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    Smart Logistics in Asset Management

    Exchange programme

    During the programme Smart Logistics in Asset Management students are taught the principles of Asset Management and the service logistics processes on how to organise the maintenance of assets. The programme aims to deliver young professionals to the field with a good understanding and skills to support the business objectives of companies that rely on industrial assets in their primary processes.

    In business environments but also in your personal surroundings you encounter and make use of many appliances. These assets are needed for the functioning of business process and normal life as we know it in our society. Think about all the public transportation systems, the signage, traffic systems, elevators and escalators. Heating systems, IT-systems, cleaning and safety systems, you will find assets that make our lives easier and safer everywhere you go. This is similar for business environments such as production and distribution companies. We expect these assets to be available and ready to function when we need them. This is regarded as the uptime of an asset. However, assets require monitoring and maintenance to reduce the risk of unavailability, so called downtime. In that case the downtime needs to be kept as short as possible. The use of industry 4.0 practices are needed in remote monitoring and control of processes in the service supply chain for the assets. You will learn about the practical use of smart technologies.

    There is much interaction with the business field through the participation in field trips and seminars, plus the students will spend a substantial amount of time (11 ECTS) at a company doing actual field research on site.

    This programme is not available in 2024/2025.

    Facts and figures

    The programme at a glance
    number of ECTS
    30
    period
    September - January
    tuition fee
    No tuition fee

    Part of School

    Programme information

    What to expect

    About the programme

    In the first period the programme focuses on the theoretical knowledge needed for the practical research in the second period. The research framework is set up during this period. Combining research skills knowledge and team preparation for the second period.

    During the second period two days a week the students are at the research company executing their practical research activities. In week 9 the results of the research are presented during a seminar for all students, the participating research companies and other guests.

    In addition to the two research days, one day is scheduled at the university for classes on Spare Parts Inventory Management and guest lectures as part of the SLAM Service Excellence Today course.

     

    Method

    The way we work within this programme:

    • Theoretical classes on Asset Management, Service Logistics, Human Factor and Asset Knowledge.
    • Student-led knowledge and workshops on Smart Technologies.
    • Group work during research assignments and extra curricular activities during guest lectures, seminars and excursions. 

    Type of assessment 

    • Theoretical knowledge is examined with written/digital exams.
    • Asset Knowledge comprises of a portfolio and a verbal assessment to test your basic knowledge of Engines, Pumps Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems. The basic working principles and maintenance knowledge is tested.

    • The research assignment is assessed with a report and presentation.

    Learning outcomes

    If you have successfully completed this exchange programme then you are able to:

    • Understand and apply logistic techniques in service supply chains.
    • Understand how assets can be managed and monitored to create uptime.
    • Understand the principles and application of Smart technologies in industrial environments.
    • Understand the human factor elements in an industrial operation.
    • Apply research skills in a real life case.
    • Understand and apply inventory methods.

    Calendar

    Awarding

    After completing your exchange programme at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, you will receive a:

    • Transcript of records

    Subjects

    An indication of the subjects you can expect

    Block 1

    • SLAM Basics (8 ECTS)

      SLAM Basics (8 ECTS)

      Topics

      During the course SLAM Basics four areas will be explored. For each of these subtopics a programme is developed. The topics in this course are:

      • Asset management
      • Service logistics
      • Human factor
      • Asset knowledge

      The four topics together give the students a thorough basic knowledge to be able to conduct research in a practical environment. Dutch students that join this programme have different study backgrounds. Some will have already more knowledge on topics than others. The students are challenged to help each other in areas where knowledge is new.

      Learning materials

      • Book: Introduction to materials management; Arnold, Chapman and Clive; Pearson
      • Syllabus Asset Management (English version) ; L.J.Dekker, Hogeschool Rotterdam, 2022
      • Sheets lectures: sheets will placed online after class
      • Sheets and company information guest lecturers
      • Additional materials will be placed online (cases, news items and articles)

      Learning outcomes

      At the end of this course you have developed:

      • Knowledge and skills base to assess and manage supply chain processes.
      • Knowledge and skills base to assess and manage Asset Management processes.
      • Knowledge and skill base to design and manage resilient socio-technical systems.
      • Basic asset knowledge on working principles, components and application.

      Type of assessment

      Exam, written and verbal assessment

      Module code

      RMISLAM01

    • Smart Technologies (3 ECTS)

      Smart Technologies (3 ECTS)

      Topics 

      • Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality
      • Predictive Maintenance / Smart Sensoring
      • Big Data Analysis
      • Block Chain
      • Internet of Things

      Learning Materials

      None; sources via internet available.

      Learning outcomes

      At the end of this course you are able to:

      • Understand the application of smart technologies in an industrial environment.

      Type of assessment

      Workshop and portfolio

      Module code

      RMISLAM02

    • Research assignment (2 ECTS)

      Research assignment (2 ECTS)

      Topics

      • Research skills; conceptual model

      Learning materials

      • Various; available via lecturers and internet.

      Learning outcomes

      This course helps you to prepare for field research.

      Type of assessment

      Assessment of Plan of Approach

      Module code

      RMISLAM03

    • SLAM Service Excellence Today (2 ECTS)

      SLAM Service Excellence Today (2 ECTS)

      Topics

      • Contemporary topics from the working field

      Learning materials

      • Various; presentations/excursions

      Learning outcomes

      At the end of this course you will have:

      • Insight in contemporary issues in the working field.

      Type of assessment

      Portfolio of activities and personal learning objectives.

      Module code

      RMISLAM04

    Block 2

    • Research assignment II (11 ECTS)

      Research assignment II (11 ECTS)

      Topics

      Thiswill depend on your company, but it will be linked to Asset Management and Service Logistics. 

      Learning materials

      Various; presentations/excursions

      Learning outcomes

      At the end of course you are able to:

      • Put research skills into practice
      • Present research results 

      Type of assessment

      Presentation and assessment during final seminar

      Module code

      RMISLAM06

    • Inventory Management: Spare Parts and Consumables (2 ECTS)

      Inventory Management: Spare Parts and Consumables (2 ECTS)

      Topics

      • Spare parts, consumables and spare parts supply networks
      • Performing inventory calculations
      • Forecasting calculations

      Learning materials

      Introduction to Materials management; Arnold, T.

      Learning outcomes

      At the end of this course the student is able to:

      • Understand spare parts, consumables and spare parts supply networks by showing knowledge and understanding.
      • Apply theory on spare parts management in professional situations, based on multiple case studies. 
      • Perform an inventory and forecast calculations.

      Type of assesment

      Written exam

      Module code

      RMISLAM05

    • SLAM Service Excellence Today II (2 ECTS)

      SLAM Service Excellence Today II (2 ECTS)

      Topics

      Contemporary topics from the working field.

      Learning materials

      Various; presentations/excursions

       

      Learning outcomes

      At the end of this course you will have:

      • Insight in contemporary issues in the working field.

      Type of assessment

      Portfolio of activities and personal learning objectives

      Module code

      RMISLAM08

       

       

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