Vocational

Flow Economics, 25 YH credits.

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Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: LOG20STO.

Flow Economics, 25 YH credits, gives an introduction to flow thinking in the company, focusing on the structure of the production system, production philosophy, tied-up capital, customer order control and the coordination of goods and information flows. The course is related to Supply Chain Management and the control of supply chains. Through lab exercises, assignments and study visits based on problem-based learning (PBL), you gain practical experience of flow analysis from raw material to finished product, and learn to identify, analyse and solve flow economics problems. The course is part of TUC Yrkeshögskola's programme in logistics.

Duration: 5 weeks
Location: Linköping
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full-time study equivalent to 25 YH credits (approx. 5 weeks)

About the course.

Main content of the course: The purpose of the course is to give an introduction to flow thinking in the company, focusing on the structure of the production system, production philosophy, aspects of tied-up capital, customer order control and the coordination of goods and information flows. Flow economics is related to Supply Chain Management and the control of supply chains and supply networks. The goal of the course is for the student to have in-depth knowledge of flow analysis from raw material to finished product. Through lab exercises, assignments and study visits, the student gains practical experience of calculations linked to their theoretical knowledge, based on the PBL method (problem-based learning). After completing the course, the student should be able to identify, analyse and solve flow economics problems using suitable methods and techniques from the field.

Main content of the course: The purpose of the course is to give an introduction to flow thinking in the company, focusing on the structure of the production system, production philosophy, aspects of tied-up capital, customer order control and the coordination of goods and information flows. Flow economics is related to Supply Chain Management and the control of supply chains and supply networks. The goal of the course is for the student to have in-depth knowledge of flow analysis from raw material to finished product. Through lab exercises, assignments and study visits, the student gains practical experience of calculations linked to their theoretical knowledge, based on the PBL method (problem-based learning). After completing the course, the student should be able to identify, analyse and solve flow economics problems using suitable methods and techniques from the field.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You understand the structure of the production system and the basics of production philosophy.
  • You can explain tied-up capital, customer order control and the coordination of goods and information flows.
  • You can link flow economics to Supply Chain Management and the control of supply chains.
  • You have in-depth knowledge of flow analysis from raw material to finished product.
  • You can identify, analyse and solve flow economics problems using suitable methods and techniques.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Production systems and production philosophy

    The structure of production systems and basic production philosophy.

  2. Tied-up capital and customer order control

    Financial aspects of flows and customer-order-driven production.

  3. Supply Chain Management

    Control of supply chains and supply networks.

  4. Flow analysis in practice

    Practical experience through lab exercises, assignments and study visits based on PBL.

  5. Problem solving in flow economics

    Identifying, analysing and solving flow economics problems.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is aimed at those studying to become a logistician or production logistician who want to specialise in flow economics and Supply Chain Management.

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