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
LOG904-109 Measuring and Managing Performance in Shipping, Logistics and Supply Chains (Autumn 2021)
About the course
The course provides a practical approach to the measurement and management of performance in shipping, logistics and supply chains. The importance of performance management in the shipping and supply chains is discussed. The course introduces the balanced scorecard to develop a comprehensive performance management system. Relevant case studies facilitate the application of the balanced scorecard together with the exposition of several Key Performance Indicators that are used in measuring and managing performance. Topics covered: Challnges in performance management in shipping, logistics and supply chains; the balanced scorecard performance management framework, strategy maps development, key performance indicators, case studies in shipping, logistics and supply chains.
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
Not applicable
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
In depth understanding of performance management and measurement in shipping, logistics and supply chains, knowledge of the blanced scorecard tool and its application to shipping and logistics, development of strategy maps and key performance indicators.
Forms of teaching and learning
Lectures, presentations, case studies, assignments
Examination
Form of assessment: Home assessment with presentation
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Proportion: 40%
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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: 60%
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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