Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 2.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Logistics
- Course Leader:
- Arild Hoff
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 week
LOG904-151 Disaster Relief Operations: Operations and Capabilities. (Autumn 2021)
About the course
Course content (abstract): Disaster relief operations have gained increased attention from the academic community in recent years as researchers, motivated in particular by a high number of sudden-onset, major catastrophes have sought to make sense of aspects concerning (but not limited to) operations management, performance measurement, logistics and transportation, demand forecasting, inventory management and quality control. Understanding the challenges and enhancing the effectiveness of disaster relief and humanitarian work is regarded as vital to enhancing the efficacy of future relief efforts.
Topics covered: Operations and supply chain management, in the context of disaster relief operations, and also including aspects resource capabilities and strategy.
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master of Science in Logistics
- Experience-based Master in Logistics
- Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Logistics
- Exchange programme - Master's level
- Master of Science in Sustainable Transport and Urban Mobility
Recommended requirements
No previous knowledge of the topic is necessary.
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Apply the principles of operations management, including supply chain management, to the disaster relief sector through lectures and case study discussions. Consider the founding principles of the resource-based view (RBV) to the sector.
Forms of teaching and learning
Our lectures will introduce the concepts and challenges associated with operations and supply chain within the sector, as well aspects of organizational strategy. Case studies will facilitate student-led discussion.
Examination
Form of assessment: Home assessment with presentation
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Proportion: 50%
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Duration: -
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Grouping: Group
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Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
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Support material: All printed and written supporting material
Form of assessment: Home assessment without presentation
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Proportion: 50%
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Duration: -
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Grouping: Individual
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Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
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Support material: All printed and written supporting material
Syllabus
References.
To be advised in advance of teaching.