Logistics Systems
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course listing
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course code
EML0130
course title in Estonian
Logistilised süsteemid
course title in English
Logistics Systems
course volume CP
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ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
fully online course
not
assessment form
Examination
teaching semester
autumn
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
EALM02/26
yes
Structural units teaching the course
EM - Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
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course aims in Estonian
Anda ülevaade logistilise süsteemi (sh tarne-, jaotusvõrgu, tootmislogistika, hanke- ja jaotuslogistika) tegevuste olemusest ning teoreetilisest ja praktilisest kavandamisest.
course aims in English
To give an overview of the nature of the activities of the logistics system (incl. supply, distribution network, production logistics, procurement and distribution logistics) and theoretical as well as practical planning.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Õppeaine läbinud üliõpilane:
- tuvastab põhitegevuselt erinevate ettevõtte logistikas esinevaid probleeme ning määratleb nende probleemide põhjused, rakendades seejuures enesejuhtimis- ja kriitilise mõtlemise oskusi süstemaatiliseks analüüsiks;
- läheneb logistilisele süsteemile terviklikult ning näeb lahendusi probleemidele, kasutades selleks erinevaid teooriaid ja tehnikaid, hinnates kriitiliselt lahendusvariantide sobivust ja mõju;
- määratleb konkreetset logistilist süsteemi mõjutavad faktorid ja piirangud (välised ja sisesed) ning selgitab kvalitatiivselt ja kvantitatiivselt nende mõju süsteemi sooritusele (tootmine, tarne-/ jaotusvõrk), rakendades kriitilise mõtlemise ja pideva õppimise oskusi;
- kasutab enimlevinud tulemusnäitajaid logistilise süsteemi protsesside soorituse (tarnekindlus, tarnekiirus, paindlikkus, tarneahela kulud, varade tootlus, varude käibesagedus, tootmisprotsessi optimaalsuse näitajad jt) mõõtmiseks ning pudelikaelte tuvastamiseks, hinnates saadud tulemusi kriitiliselt;
- kaardistab ja/või modelleerib terviklikke logistilisi süsteeme, lähtudes selle vajadustest, planeerides tööprotsessi ja iseseisva töö ajakava tõhusalt ning rakendades kriitilist analüüsi võimalike parenduste hindamiseks;
- kujundab ja dokumenteerib äristrateegiast, kliendi vajadustest ja kaardistamise/modelleerimise tulemustest lähtuva logistilise süsteemi parenduse, hinnates kriitiliselt tehtud valikute mõju süsteemi tulemuslikkusele;
- valib sobiva meetodi tervikliku (optimeerimis)mudeli loomiseks, põhjendab selle valiidsust ning reflekteerib oma tööprotsessi ja tulemuste kvaliteeti, kasutades enesejuhtimis- ja kriitilise mõtlemise oskusi edasisteks parendusteks.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
After completing this course the student:
- identifies problems occurring in the core logistics activities of different companies and determines their root causes, applying self-management and critical thinking skills for systematic analysis;
- approaches the logistics system holistically and identifies solutions to problems by using various theories and techniques, critically assessing the suitability and impact of alternative solutions;
- defines the internal and external factors and constraints affecting a specific logistics system and explains their qualitative and quantitative impact on system performance (production, supply/distribution network), applying critical thinking and continuous learning skills;
- uses the most common performance indicators to measure the performance of logistics system processes (delivery reliability, delivery speed, flexibility, supply chain costs, asset productivity, inventory turnover, production process optimization indicators, etc.) and to identify bottlenecks, critically evaluating the obtained results;
- maps and/or models complete logistics systems based on their needs, effectively planning the workflow and independent work schedule, and applying critical analysis to assess potential improvements;
- designs and documents improvements to a logistics system based on business strategy, customer needs, and the results of mapping/modelling, critically evaluating the impact of chosen solutions on system performance;
- selects an appropriate method for creating a comprehensive (optimization) model, justifies its validity, and reflects on the quality of their work process and results, using self-management and critical thinking skills for further improvement.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Logistilise süsteemi olemus. Mikro- ja makrologistilised süsteemid, alamsüsteemid ja elemendid. Logistilise süsteemi lülid. Funktsiooniülesed logistikavaldkonnad. Teenindusteooria. Sisenev ja väljuv logistika. Digitaalsed tööriistad ja andmepõhine juhtimine logistikas. Tarne- ja jaotusvõrgud. Logistika suutlikkusindeks (Logistics Performance Index; LPI). Jagamismajandus logistilises süsteemis. Ringmajandus. Logistika infrastruktuur. Innovatsioon ja tehnoloogilised trendid tarneahelates. Logistilise süsteemi kaardistamine. Süsteemne mõtlemine ja protsesside optimeerimine. Ressursside jaotus tarneahelas, lõivsuhted (Trade-Offs). Agiilne ja paindlik logistikasüsteemi juhtimine. Kulud süsteemis. Riskide juhtimine. Integreeritud logistika. Väljast-tellimine (Outsourcing). Nõudlus ja pakkumine logistikateenuste turul. Tulemuslikkuse juhtimine. Jätkusuutlik tarneahel. Kvaliteedi juhtimine süsteemis. Enesejuhtimine ja pidev professionaalne areng logistikas. Rahvusvaheline koostöö ja kultuuridevaheline suhtlus logistikas. Logistilise süsteemi (sh liikuvussüsteemi) teoreetilised ja praktilised juhtumid.
brief description of the course in English
Nature of the logistics system. Micro- and macro-logistics systems, subsystems, and elements. Components of the logistics system. Cross-functional logistics domains. Service theory. Inbound and outbound logistics. Digital tools and data-driven management in logistics. Supply and distribution networks. Logistics Performance Index (LPI). Sharing economy in logistics systems. Circular economy. Logistics infrastructure. Innovation and technological trends in supply chains. Mapping of logistics systems. Systems thinking and process optimization. Resource allocation in the supply chain, trade-offs. Agile and flexible logistics system management. Costs in the system. Risk management. Integrated logistics. Outsourcing. Demand and supply in the logistics services market. Performance management. Sustainable supply chain. Quality management in the system. Self-management and continuous professional development in logistics. International cooperation and intercultural communication in logistics. Theoretical and practical case studies of logistics systems (including mobility systems).
type of assessment in Estonian
Eristav kokkuvõttev analüütiline hindamine (eksam).
type of assessment in English
Summative holistic analytical grading (exam).
independent study in Estonian
Töö õppematerjalidega.
Õppejõu poolt jaotatavad ülesanded, kaasused ja/või artiklid.
independent study in English
Working with study materials.
Tasks, cases and/or articles distributed by the lecturer.
study literature
1. Brandimarte & Zotteri. Introduction to Distribution Logistics. John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
2. Dolgui & Proth. Supply Chain Engineering. Springer, 2010.
3. G.Ghiani, et al. Introduction to Logistics Systems Management, Second Edition, 2013.
4. G. Ghiani et al. Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control. John Wiley & Sons, 2004.
5. Integration and Competition between Transport and Logistics Businesses. OECD, 2010.
6. M. Lahmar. Facility Logistics: Approaches and Solutions to Next Generation Challenges (Resource Management). Auerbach Publications, 2008.
7. J. Suursoo. Transpordisüsteemide logistika ja ekspedeerimine. TTK, 2010.
8. J. Suursoo. Tarneahela haldamine I. TTK, 2012.
9. Õppejõu materjalid TalTech MOODLEs/Lecturer’s learning materials at MOODLE: https://moodle.taltech.ee/course/view.php?id=30038#section-0.
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
2.0
lectures
-
practices
0.0
practices
-
exercises
2.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
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LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2026/2027 autumn
Jelizaveta Janno, EM - Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Estonian
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    2025/2026 autumn
    Jelizaveta Janno, EM - Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
    Estonian
      Hindamiskriteeriumid_EML0130_2025 - ENG.pdf 
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      Course description in Estonian
      Course description in English