Program Overview

Course Overview

The course Logistics Systems and Simulation Modeling (TLOG2011) is an intermediate-level course, focusing on the principles and applications of logistics systems, simulation modeling, and inventory management under uncertainty.

Course Details

• Credits: 7.5
• Level: Intermediate course, level II
• Course Start: Spring 2026
• Duration: 1 semester
• Language of Instruction: Norwegian
• Location: Trondheim

Course Content

The course is divided into three modules:

1. Introduction to Logistic Systems, Automation, and Digitalization
   • Overview of Logistic Systems
   • Automation in Logistics Systems
   • Digitalization in Logistics
   • Case Studies
2. Stochastic Simulation and Inventory Management under Uncertainty
   • Introduction to stochastic spreadsheet simulation
   • Inventory management under uncertainty - policies and performance metrics
   • Simulation modeling of inventory management systems
3. Discrete Event Simulation of Logistic Systems
   • Introduction to advanced computer simulation, and digital twin technology
   • Introduction to Discrete Event Simulation (DES) & simulation software
   • Simulation modeling and analysis of the logistics systems

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the candidate will have specific knowledge about:

• Logistical systems, automation, and digitalization of such systems
• Inventory management under uncertainty, various policies, and their simulation
• Safety Stock, Service Level, and Fill Rate
• Simulation of a real logistical system using DES software

The candidate will be able to:

• Understand various logistical systems, automation, and digitalization technologies in logistics
• Evaluate the automation of a logistical system, or apply a digitalization technology
• Build simulation models for inventory management under uncertainty, and analyze the obtained results
• Build and run a DES model for a simple production or warehouse system by using a software

The candidate will have a good understanding of:

• Innovation and innovative thinking
• Systems Thinking, and problem-solving

Learning Methods and Activities

• Lectures
• Exercises
• Simulation laboratory
• Semester project

Compulsory Assignments

• Exercises

Evaluation

In order to improve the final grade, all parts must be taken again. The re-sit school exam may be changed to an oral exam.

Specific Conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required: Logistics - Engineering (FTHINGLOG)

Recommended Previous Knowledge

• TLOG1015
• TLOG2008
• TLOG2009

Course Materials

Will be specified at semester start.

Subject Areas

• Engineering
• Engineering Subjects

Examination Arrangement

• Aggregate score
• Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary Examination - Spring 2026

• School Exam: Weighting 60/100, Examination aids Code E, Date and Time 09:00, Duration 4 hours, Exam system Inspera Assessment
• Assignment: Weighting 40/100, Date, Submission Time 15:00, Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit Examination - Summer 2026

• School Exam: Weighting 60/100, Examination aids Code E, Duration 4 hours, Exam system Inspera Assessment, Place and room not specified yet.