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A view of the study programmeAbout the programme
Core concepts for the programme are the suitable application of IT, use of data science and automation of processes, as well as collaboration between organisations in the demand-supply chain into the future. You will gain theoretical knowledge as well as the tools needed to analyse and learn consultancy skills to change the enterprises. Examples of themes of the last two years were:
- How can -by applying IT- the logistical processes, and their management, be more effective and efficient?
- What effects and chances do ‘Smart Data’ and Information Management offer to enterprises related to logistics?
- What role does information have within the supply chain and how can it assure the outstanding position of the Rotterdam region; how does technology facilitate better partnership over the chain?
All these developments will only truly be beneficial if they are based on correct, accurate & timely information, supported by ‘fit for purpose’ technologies that have been successfully implemented. The programme includes modules dedicated to information flows and processes, project management, logistics applications, innovation in logistics, a digital business game competition and two projects in a real-life setting.
Method
Innovative Logistics and IT is a knowledge, practice and student driven programme. The connection between theory and practice is strong and the (project) group sizes are small. The working method is a mix of :
- Interactive (online and physical) classes with a maximum of 30 students
- Assignments introduced by guest lecturers that are experts in their work field
- Company visits
- Assignments in practice
- Videos and knowledge clips
- Case studies
- Two projects that facilitate active learning
The students will have influence on the subjects dealt with, by their active participation. Furthermore, based on the starting level and background of the student, the IT component starts from zero - for complete IT beginners - to a more advanced level for students from a technological study programme.
All classes will have the goal to allow the student to solve certain issues.
Type of assessment
- Oral exam
- Individual assessment
- Reports
- Individual and group presentation
- Digital exam
- Portfolio
- Individual skills assessment
Learning outcomes
If you have successfully completed this exchange programme then you are able to:
- Give recommendations related to opportunities,risks and restrictions of the use of (innovative) IT business solutions for supply chains and logistics within different subject areas (such as transport logistics, production logistics, distribution logistics, supply chain management;
- Translate the logistical business requirements into clear process-information-technical specifications and develop good implementation plans as well as translating the outcomes and impacts back to logistics;
- Expansion of project management skills including stakeholder management, risk and financial management;
- Making judgements and Implement: The student will be able to give recommendations to business and other stakeholders and the student should be able to implement the recommendations;
- Broaden student’s research capacities and 21st century skills, research actual business cases within the previously mentioned areas and also be able to develop future-proof, sustainable solutions. 21st century skills like handling uncertainty, creativity, reflection, and communication will be developed;
- Co-operate, plan and organise, communicate in a multidisciplinary environment.
Calendar
| Block 1 | |
| Week 1 | Kick off |
| Week 2 - 8 | Lessons |
| Week 9 - 10 | Exams and retakes |
| Block 2 | |
| Week 1 - 8 | Lessons and project |
| Week 9 | Exams |
| Week 10 | Closure, mini seminar and retakes |
Awarding
After completing your exchange programme at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, you will receive a:
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Subjects
An indication of the subjects you can expectBlock 1
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Kick off week ‘Trends’ (0 ECTS)
Kick off week ‘Trends’ (0 ECTS)
Topics
- Skills and competences needed to work on the edge of logistics and IT
- Innovation in general (different perspectives)
- Trends in logistics, trends in IT
Learning materials
- Learning materials (papers etc) will be handed out.
Learning outcomes
- Understanding of the different perspectives of logistics innovation.
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Information Flows, Processes and IT (3 ECTS)
Information Flows, Processes and IT (3 ECTS)
Topics
- Determining the right data for the business processes to provide valuable information in operating and managing the flows is paramount for companies even before they try and use IT to gain efficiencies of automation.
- Analysis of processes using Business Process Model & Notation (BPMN) & Unified Modelling Language (UML)
- Good governance and control over information
- Classifications, information quality and structure of data and information flows is an important aspect of this module.
Learning materials
- Business analysis techniques 99 essential tools for success' , J.Cadle et al.
Learning outcomes
- Enable students to understand the distinctions of information versus data as well as their quality attributes;
- Understand organisational activities, governance and the surrounding Business Processes
- Be able to analyse and model business processes for logistics using BPMN, UML and SIPOC techniques, including hands-on;
- Understand the issues surrounding technologies that support information in the processes, in organisations and between organisations.
Type of assessment
Report
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International IT Project Management (3 ECTS)
International IT Project Management (3 ECTS)
Topics
- Different project management methods and tools (from agile to waterfall)
- Project management subjects like Stakeholder management, financial management, risk management, project control, quality management, scope and IT change management
- Enterprise IT infrastructure and software, typical IT systems in logistics companies, basic software development, the architecture of a computer system, IT service provision in organisations.
Learning materials
- ‘Project management essentials […]’ by William P Athayde
- Reader Microsoft Project (will be provided during the Microsoft Project Workshop)
- Students use project simulation software, for which they need to buy a license.
Learning outcomes
- Develop skills to effectively manage a project team and achieve the desired project objectives.
- Learn how to develop, describe and evaluate a project plan for IT implementations;
- Understand different Project Management methods & tools.
- Apply the phases and phasing of typical IT projects.
- Understand and apply the various soft skills you need as a Project Manager related to Stakeholders, the team and suppliers.
- Expand abilities to communicate in a professional way with IT professionals.
- Understand basic IT components such as IT infrastructure and software.
- Understand basic software development.
- Describe the architecture of a computer system.
- Be able to describe basic IT service provision in organisations.
The following competencies are being (in part) addressed:
- Is able to set up, manage and improve the logistics within the various domains.
- Supports the development, implementation and evaluation of change processes within organisations.
- Plans logistics operations and takes care of their implementation.
Type of assessment
- Job interview
- Reflection report
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Consultancy Project (6 ECTS)
Consultancy Project (6 ECTS)
Topics
- Requirements analysis
- How to develop an elaborated, valid and reliable business advice and write a professional business report
- Consultancy skills
In this project (different business owners, the business owner is a real company or research institute) , the students will give an in-depth advise on a practical problem or oppunity in the field of logistics and IT.
Students will apply the concepts, analysing methods and knowledge they learn in modules ‘Information flows’ and ‘International IT project management’
Learning materials
- Report writing for readers with little time , R. Elling a.o.
- Content-wise: Depends on the topic of the business owner’s practical problem.
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In order to guarantee the actual trends are being followed, there will be use of news messages and the latest papers.
Learning outcomes
- To be able to translate a practical problem or opportunity into a SMART formulated assignment;
- To be able to create solutions and recommendations that are based on collected data;
- To be able to show added value to the client, based on research;
- Plan and organise activities in agreement with the client;
- Communicate and act professionally and client focused about the objective, progress and results of the project.
Type of assessment
Report and presentation
Total number of ECTS (block 1 and 2): 6 ECTS
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Specialism Module (7 ECTS)
Specialism Module (7 ECTS)
Topics
- A digital business simulation game will be played, in which the student will be part of the management team of a start-up company. Based on the game, different group assignments are made like creating a business plan, propose a sustainability improvement and create a management dashboard.
- The student will have the possibility to further develop his/her knowledge within a logistics IT-related subject e.g. process mining, business intelligence, Blockchain or focus on programming (Python, Java for IoT), and by visiting conferences/seminars in the Logistics and IT working field.
It is recommended that suitable skills are learned by the student that will help them elsewhere in this programme – specifically for the Consultancy project or Data Science and BI project.
Learning materials
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Students use the business simulation game, for which they need to buy a license.
Learning outcomes
- Depends on the chosen topics.
Type of assessment
Portfolio report
Total number of ECTS (block 1 and 2): 7 ECTS
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Innovation in Logistics and IT (3 ECTS)
Innovation in Logistics and IT (3 ECTS)
Topics
In this module, different innovative concepts and IT trends and their impact on logistics, the IT architecture and service provision are analysed in more detail.
Examples are:
- Change management and social innovation
- Sharing logistics concepts and the Blockchain
- Internet of Things and the impact on the supply chain
- 3D printing and the impact on the supply chain
Learning materials
- Osterwalder, "Business model generation"
Learning outcomes
- Understanding of the innovative concepts and ICT trends;
- Translation to strategic opportunities.
Total number of ECTS (block 1 and 2): 3 ECTS
Block 2
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Specialism Module (block 1 + 2)
Specialism Module (block 1 + 2)
Topics
- A digital business simulation game will be played, in which the student will be part of the management team of a start-up company. Based on the game, different group assignments are made like creating a business plan, propose a sustainability improvement and create a management dashboard.
- The student will have the possibility to further develop his/her knowledge within a logistics IT-related subject e.g. process mining, business intelligence, Blockchain or focus on programming (Python, Java for IoT), and by visiting conferences/seminars in the Logistics and IT working field.
It is recommended that suitable skills are learned by the student that will help them elsewhere in this programme – specifically for the Consultancy project or Data Science and BI project.
Learning materials
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Students use the business simulation game, for which they need to buy a license.
Learning outcomes
- Depends on the chosen topics.
Type of assesment
Portfolio report
Total number of ECTS (block 1 and 2): 7 ECTS
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Consultancy Project (block 1 + 2)
Consultancy Project (block 1 + 2)
Topics
- Requirements analysis
- How to develop an elaborated, valid and reliable business advice and write a professional business report
- Consultancy skills
In this project (different business owners, the business owner is a real company or research institute) , the students will give an in-depth advise on a practical problem or oppunity in the field of logistics and IT.
Students will apply the concepts, analysing methods and knowledge they learn in modules ‘Information flows’ and ‘International IT project management’
Learning materials
Learning outcomes
- To be able to translate a practical problem or opportunity into a SMART formulated assignment
- To be able to create solutions and recommendations that are based on collected data
- To be able to show added value to the client, based on research
- Plan and organise activities in agreement with the client
- Communicate and act professionally and client focused about the objective, progress and results of the project
Type of assessment
Oral assessment
Total number of ECTS (block 1 and 2): 6 ECTS
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Innovation in Logistics and IT (block 1 + 2)
Innovation in Logistics and IT (block 1 + 2)
Topics
In this module, different innovative concepts and IT trends and their impact on logistics, the IT architecture and service provision are analysed in more detail.
Examples are:
- Change management and social innovation
- Sharing logistics concepts and the Blockchain
- Internet of Things and the impact on the supply chain
- 3D printing and the impact on the supply chain
Learning materials
- Osterwalder, "Business model generation"
Learning outcomes
- Understanding of the innovative concepts and ICT trends;
- Translation to strategic opportunities.
Total number of ECTS (block 1 and 2): 3 ECTS
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Logistics IT applications (3 ECTS)
Logistics IT applications (3 ECTS)
Topics
- Software evaluation and selection
- Logistics IT Applications (WMS, TMS, SCEM, planning systems, robotization in WMS) and new functionalities
- Alignment of the required process improvements
Learning materials
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No compulsory books, materials will be provided in class.
Learning outcomes
- Understanding of the different categories of requirements;
- Translation to strategic opportunities.
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Data Science and BI (5 ECTS)
Data Science and BI (5 ECTS)
Topics
- Data science: what is it and what can I do with it
- Create a proof of concept with your project team
- Using project management skills
- Implementation
Learning materials
- Students use 2 systems: Trello (free) and Power BI, for which they need to buy a license.
Learning outcomes
- Expansion of project management skills including stakeholder management, risk and financial management;
- Able to use Microsoft Power Bi and Trello, understanding of visualisation;
- Gaining requirements in the logistics sector and trying to solve the client’s problem with innovative software tools, To design a product that complies with existing needs of the client.
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