Innovative Logistics and IT

Kick off week ‘Trends’ (1EC)

The first week of the programme is the kick-off and consists of lectures from guest speakers, assignments based on these guest lectures, a company visit and several group activities. Trends will be illustrated from diverse perspectives within logistics. Students will also establish their own learning objectives. The innovations may be approached form either a logistics, financial, information-science or technical perspective.

Total amount of EC: 1 EC

Information Flows Processes and IT (3EC)

Data is the new Gold. 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) and good governance and control over information as well as classifications and structure is an important aspect of this module.

Total amount of EC: 3 EC

International IT Project management (3EC)

Different Project Management skills will be dealt with such as Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Change Management and Project Control as well as waterfall versus agile methodologies, to successfully manage an implementation project.

Total amount of EC: 3 EC

Student Choice Module (3 EC)

Within this module, the student will have the possibility to further develop his/her knowledge within a logistics IT-related subject e.g. warehouse automation, Internet of Things, Automated Guided Vehicles or focus on building blocks such as ERP or WMS. The student will choose within the kick-off week what activities he or she will undertake and the work-form (such as a Computer-based Training, simulation game, visiting seminars etc.) and agree them with his/her mentor.

Total amount of EC: 5 EC (Block 1 and 2)

Project to win in the field (3 EC)

This applied research project will be executed within multidisciplinary teams. The teams may choose from a list of available subjects, in agreement with the external business owner. Possible subjects are :

• How can a specific blockchain use case add value to company Z
• To what extent will IT exchange improve efficiency within the construction sector
• What are the enablers and barriers related to the sharing of data are and should be done by whom to bring Sharing Logistics platforms to the next level.
• Which logistical processes and transports in the Rotterdam region can be carried out by smart and clean autonomous automotive transport applications?

Total amount of EC: 6 EC (Block 1 and 2)

Innovation and IT applications (3 EC)

Drawing upon the concepts learned during the kick-off week, this module focusses on the applicability of innovative trends in automation and the mobile revolution by company visits.

Further on, the student groups will develop an evaluation tool, after they have researched and evaluated hands-on one of the following systems;  Customer Related Management (CRM), Warehouse Management System, Transport Management System, Planning system, ERP.

Total amount of EC: 6 EC (Block 1 and 2)

Project proof of concept (5 EC)

Within this project, teams will create a simulation, an app, web app that proofs the concept of a logistical change. Students will use the acquired project management skills from OP1. The input for the cases  is based on a real casus with real data.

Total amount of EC: 4 EC

‘Innovative logistics and IT’ symposium (1 EC)

The programme will be concluded with a mini-symposium, in which the representatives of involved business companies will be invited. The students present the results of their research project and Proof of Concepts from Modules 5 & 7. You will share your findings during a symposium that is organized by the students that participate in the programme themselves. You will organize relevant speakers and invite relevant partners to share the knowledge you gained during the programme.

Total amount of EC: 2

Student Choice Module (2 EC)

Within this module, the student will have the possibility to further develop his/her knowledge within a logistics IT-related subject e.g. warehouse automation, Internet of Things, Automated Guided Vehicles or focus on building blocks such as ERP or WMS. The student will choose within the kick-off week what activities he or she will undertake and the work-form (such as a Computer-based Training, simulation game, visiting seminars etc.) and agree them with his/her mentor.

Total amount of EC: 5 EC (Block 1 and 2)

Project to win in the field (3 EC)

Project To Win in the field

This applied research project will be executed within multidisciplinary teams. The teams may choose from a list of available subjects, in agreement with the external business owner. Possible subjects are :

• How can a specific blockchain use case add value to company Z
• To what extent will IT exchange improve efficiency within the construction sector
• What are the enablers and barriers related to the sharing of data are and should be done by whom to bring Sharing Logistics platforms to the next level.
• Which logistical processes and transports in the Rotterdam region can be carried out by smart and clean autonomous automotive transport applications?

Total amount of EC: 6 EC (Block 1 and 2)

Innovation and IT applications (3 EC)

Drawing upon the concepts learned during the kick-off week, this module focusses on the applicability of innovative trends in automation and the mobile revolution by company visits.

Further on, the student groups will develop an evaluation tool, after they have researched and evaluated hands-on one of the following systems;  Customer Related Management (CRM), Warehouse Management System, Transport Management System, Planning system, ERP.

Total amount of EC: 6 EC (Block 1 and 2)