LOG530 Distribution Planning (Spring 2022)

About the course

The course considers different situations which can appear when distributing products. Different variants of the problems are presented, and a precise formulation of them are emphasized in addition to how to solve them using standard software.

The course considers the following main topics:

• Transportation problems with and without transhipment

• Localization problems

• Allocation problems

• Classical network problems, such as the Postman’s Problem, the Minimum Spanning Tree Problem, and the Travelling Salesman Problem

When presenting the different course topics, examples and exercises utilizing the optimization function in Excel is used.

The course is connected to the following study programs

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

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

After finishing the course, the student is expected to:

• Have knowledge about models for physical distribution in different logistic situations

• Be able to formulate this type of distribution problems mathematically

• Implementing and solving the mathematical logistics models using spreadsheets

Forms of teaching and learning

3 hours of lectures per week

Examination

• Form of assessment: Written school assessment

• Proportion: 60%

• Duration: 5 Hours

• Grouping: Individual

• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)

• Support material: All printed and written supporting material + calculator that may contain data

 

• Form of assessment: Home assessment

• Proportion: 40%

• Duration: -

• Grouping: Individual

• Grading scale: Letter (A - F)

• Support material: All printed and written supporting material

Syllabus

Pensumoversikt

• LOG530 Distribution planning