TRA610 Green Logistics (Spring 2023)

About the course

The course will cover core subjects dealing with analyses of the environmental performance of transport systems and supply chains. A general introduction to the sustainability aims of the UN regarding environmental issues will form the backdrop of the course. Then the footprint and role of transport systems and supply chains in this picture will be analysed. The footprint will be defined in economic terms as an external effect. The efficiency of technical and market-based incentives and regulations will be discussed. Strategic and operational tools available for companies will be introduced. Green supply chain solutions as a business opportunities and CSR is discussed. Contemporary issues like the environmental impact of e-business and sustainable city logistics will also be addressed, as well as green transport technology perspectives.

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Individual Study Courses/Part- time studies
• Bachelor in Petroleum Logistics and Economics
• Bachelor in Sustainable Logistics and Circular Economics
• Exchange programme - Bachelor's level
• Exchange programme - Master's level

Recommended requirements

Background knowledge equal to the content of SØK200, TRA310 and SCM110 is recommended.

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge:

Students will know the environment-related sustainability aims of the UN, and be able to discuss how transport systems and supply chains play an important role related to these aims.

Students will be able to identify and analyse tools and strategies available to companies that want to make their supply chains greener.

Students will be able to discuss how greening supply chains and transport operations could enhance business opportunities.

Skills:

Students will be able to establish a comparative analysis of emissions from supply chains and transportation cases.

General competences:

Students have improved their critical thinking ablilities, in particular related to global sustainability challenges

Forms of teaching and learning

Lectures/seminars and classroom activities. 

Examination

• Form of assessment: School assessment

• Proportion: 100%

• Duration: 4 hours

• Grouping: Individual

• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)

• Supported material: Alle trykte og skrevne hjelpemidler + kalkulator med tomt minne

Course evaluation

Closed book school exam counting 100%.