Logistics Analysis

Aim

The course deals with a number of tools and models for analysis of logistical systems. In the course, the tools and models will be used in specific logistics contexts. The purpose, however, is that the students should get a deeper understanding for how to apply these tools/models in different decision situations, and thereby require a general ability to make good logistics analyses. After having completed the course the student shall:

• Be able to use some tools and models for the purpose of logistical analyses
• Be well aware of the principles and basic assumptions behind the tools and models that are dealt with in the course
• Be well aware of different ways to acquire the data required for the tools and models
• Be able to apply and adjust these tools and models in a correct manner in a different context than those exemplified in the course
• Be able to critically analyse the reliability in the results from the tools and models with respect to cost, time and service Course content The course deals with a number of logistics related tools and models, such as the Total Cost Model and Activity Based Costing. During the course the tools and models are applied in different logistics areas, internally in a company as well as in the interface between companies. Besides from using them, special attention is given to the analysis of how logistics related figures connected to cost, time and service are used in these tools and models. Different types of sensitivity analyses are dealt with in the course in order to better judge the reliability in the results that the discussed tools and models give. Furthermore Excel is used for building up models and handling of large amounts of data. Teaching and working methods Lectures, both from academy and the private sector. Exercises, where the student applies issues presented in literature and during lectures. Examination UPG1Assignments4 creditsU, GKTR1Written test2 creditsU, GThe final mark is decided by the total points aquired from the assignments and the written test. (U,3,4,5) Grades for examination modules are decided in accordance with the assessment criteria presented at the start of the course. Grades Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5 Other information Supplementary courses Logistics Project, Logistics Strategy About teaching and examination languageThe teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows: If teaching language is “Swedish”, the course as a whole could be given in Swedish, or partly in English. Examination language is Swedish, but parts of the examination can be in English.If teaching language is “English”, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.If teaching language is “Swedish/English”, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English depending on teaching language.OtherThe course is conducted in such a way that there are equal opportunities with regard to sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation and age.The planning and implementation of a course should correspond to the course syllabus. The course evaluation should therefore be conducted with the course syllabus as a starting point. The course is campus-based at the location specified for the course, unless otherwise stated under “Teaching and working methods”. Please note, in a campus-based course occasional remote sessions could be included. Department Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling Course literature BooksGerdin, J, (1995) ABC-kalkylering Studentlitteratur ISBN: 9789144100081Oskarsson et al, (2021) Modern logistik 5 Liber ISBN: 978-91-47-14421-1ArticlesRelevant articles (to be announced on the course website when the course starts)

Content

The course deals with a number of logistics related tools and models, such as the Total Cost Model and Activity Based Costing. During the course the tools and models are applied in different logistics areas, internally in a company as well as in the interface between companies. Besides from using them, special attention is given to the analysis of how logistics related figures connected to cost, time and service are used in these tools and models.

Different types of sensitivity analyses are dealt with in the course in order to better judge the reliability in the results that the discussed tools and models give. Furthermore Excel is used for building up models and handling of large amounts of data.