LOG904-110 Integrated Logistics and Operations: Learning Through Games (Autumn 2023)

About the course

We will further develop and refine our intuition and knowledge of operations and supply chain management using interactive games. Topics covered in playing the games may include product design, forecasting, pooling, the impact of variability, capacity management, managing bottlenecks, inventory management, managing lead times, customer responsiveness, and the over/under (newsvendor) model. It is anticipated that each student will come away with deeper insights in several of these areas. Also note that most of these principles apply to both service and manufacturing settings – the course is applicable to both.

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

Students are expected to have basic knowledge of operations and logistics management, however games can be played quite competently using qualitative analysis (good quantitative analysis may further enhance performance).

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge: Operations topics including forecasting, pooling, the impact of variability, capacity management, managing bottlenecks, inventory management, managing lead times, and over/under model.

Skills: Learn how to apply concepts in real-life scenarios.

General competence: Learn how to make decisions logically.

Forms of teaching and learning

Lecture and labs (internet-based games).

Examination

Examination: Score in games.

Form of assessment: Each game automatically gives the student a score, based on how the student performs.

• Proportion: 70 %

• Duration: The game duration is typically 1 hour.

• Grouping: Teams of two students.

• Grading scale: Percentage out of 100

• Support material: Lecture materials.

 

Form of assessment: Final exam.

• Proportion: 30%

• Duration: 2 hours

• Grouping: Individual

• Grading scale: Percentage out of 100

• Support material: Lecture materials