Simulation of Logistics Systems, 6 credits

Simulering av logistiksystem, 6 hp

TNSL07

Course starting semester

Main field of study

Logistics

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Krisjanis Steins

Director of studies or equivalent

Erik Bergfeldt

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 58 h
Recommended self-study hours: 102 h

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6KFTL	Air Transportation and Logistics	4 (Spring 2017)	1	1	Swedish	Norrköping, Norrköping	C
6KLOG	Civic Logistics	4 (Spring 2017)	1	1	Swedish	Norrköping, Norrköping	C

Main field of study

Logistics

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G2X

Course offered for

Air Transportation and Logistics
Civic Logistics

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

A course in Statistics and Probability

Intended learning outcomes

The main goal of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge in discrete-event simulation and its use for the analysis of logistics systems. The course also aims at providing practical experience in simulation modeling. After completion of the course the student will be able to:

Describe fundamental concepts in discrete-event simulation.
List and explain advantages and disadvantages of simulation as analysis tool.
Model stochastic input data with probability distributions and assess quality of input models.
Build simulation models of logistics systems.
Perform analysis with simulation models and draw conclusions from stochastic simulations.

Course content

Fundamental concepts in dynamic discrete-event simulation.
Setting up a simulation study. Steps in a simulation study.
Input modelling.
Verification and validation of simulation models.
Experimentation and output analysis.
Simulation software. Modeling in ARENA.
Applications of simulation. Simulation of logistics systems.

Teaching and working methods

The course consists of lectures and computer labs.

Examination

LAB1	Laboratory work	3 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	3 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

Grades

Department

Director of Studies or equivalent

Examiner

Course website and other links

http://www2.itn.liu.se/utbildning/kurs/index.html?coursecode=TNSL07

Education components

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
LAB1	Laboratory work	3 credits	U, G
TEN1	Written examination	3 credits	U, 3, 4, 5

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Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		U	A
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)		X
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)		X
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)	X
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving	X	X
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery		X
	2.3 System thinking		X
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning		X
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork		X
	3.2 Communications		X
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context		X
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management	X
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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