Course syllabus - Smart Logistics

Objectives

The objective of the course is to increase the student's ability to analyse and design smart logistics systems, from the perspective of a manufacturing company. Through the course, the student will gain knowledge of the two main flows of logistics systems, the material- and information flows, and their impact on the performance of the production system. During the course, different Industry 4.0 technologies and their effect on the material- and information flows will be addressed. The course is designed to contribute with an increased understanding of what smart logistics systems imply for manufacturing companies.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Describe the impact of the material- and information flows on the performance of the production system of manufacturing companies. 
2. Analyse limitations and improvement potentials in the material- and information flows of manufacturing companies. 
3. Analyse the effects of Industry 4.0 technologies on the material- and information flows of manufacturing companies. 
4. Demonstrate the ability to improve the material- and information flows of manufacturing companies, with help of Industry 4.0 technologies. 
5. Demonstrate the ability to search for and apply literature within the area.

Course content

The logistics system and its structure in two main flows; the material- and information flows. 
The material- and information flows relation to and effects on each other and to the overall production system. 
Efficiency- and performance improvements within the logistics system. 
Relevant Industry 4.0 technologies and their potential and challenges for the logistics system.

Specific requirements

At least 40 credits in engineering/technology and at least 2 years of work experience in full-time from relevant area within industry. In addition, Swedish course B/Swedish course 3 and English course A/English course 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course B/Swedish course 3.

Examination

Seminar (SEM1), 1 credit, examines learning objectives 1 and 2, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G). 
Seminar (SEM2), 2 credits, examines learning objectives 2-4, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G). 
Assignment (INL1), 2 credits, examines learning objectives 1-5, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course overlaps 2.5 credits with PPU444 Internal Logistics in Industry 4.0 and 2.5 credits with PPU448 Supply Chain Management.