Transport and Logistics 4.0

Transport and Logistics 4.0

Overview

To train students in the understanding and application of the principles of transport and logistics 4.0, analyzing the impact of digitalization, the key technologies and standards for traceability and interoperability, and evaluating practical cases to optimize operations and decision-making in the supply chain.

Goals

To train students in the competence of understanding and applying the principles of transport and logistics 4.0 in the supply chain, identifying the impact of digitalization on logistics processes, analyzing the key technologies and standards for traceability and interoperability, and evaluating practical cases of implementation of 4.0 solutions aimed at optimizing operations and improving decision-making in the sector.

Access requirements

A university degree is not required, but the following requirements must be met:

  • Be between 25 and 64 years old on the date the training begins.
  • To hold an official Spanish Baccalaureate degree or equivalent professional certificate, or other equivalent qualification issued by an institution of a Member State of the European Education Area.
  • Individuals with a degree from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) may also be admitted, even without official recognition or equivalence. In these cases, the academic director will submit a report to the Academic Committee, which will authorize or deny admission. This authorization does not imply official recognition of the foreign degree or its validation for any other purpose.
  • Have a National Identity Document or equivalent document that proves residence permit in Spain, at least during the period in which the microcredential is developed.
  • Admission will be granted in order of registration until the maximum number of places is filled, with priority given to students who have completed the micro-credentials: Fundamentals of digitization and digital transformation, Emerging technologies and digital business models for logistics and transport I Smart mobility and connectivity in transport and logistics. If vacancies remain after the pre-registration period ends, the microcredential management may open an extraordinary pre-registration period, setting the deadline it deems appropriate.

Academic program

Contents

The micro-credential focuses on the key elements of Logistics 4.0, from the supply chain and traceability to the standards and platforms that enable interoperability and digital collaboration between stakeholders. Through examples and practical case studies, students will learn the technological and regulatory foundations that underpin Transport and Logistics 4.0.

  • Supply chain.
  • Order traceability
  • Key technologies in logistics 4.0.
  • Interoperability standards and protocols in logistics and transport 4.0.
  • International regulations related to transport and digitized logistics.
  • Communication protocols.
  • Digital platforms and collaborative ecosystems in logistics and transport 4.0.

Methodology and activities

Regarding the way to organize the teaching to achieve the objectives set out in the micro-credential, the organizational modality summarized below will be followed:

  • Lectures/expository method: presentation or explanation by the teaching staff.
  • Seminars: completing exercises, solving problems or practical cases, others.
  • Individual work: individual preparation of assignments/projects/reports, portfolio, …
  • Personal study: preparation for tests, exams, etc.
  • Personal study: preparation for tests, exams, etc.

Evaluation criteria

The microcredential will have an evaluation system (ES) based on the following assessment tests:

  • Objective tests (true/false, multiple choice, test-type, fill-in-the-blank, ordering, etc.): These are measurement instruments that allow for the evaluation of knowledge, skills, performance, aptitudes, etc. The answers are closed-ended, thus promoting objectivity during the scoring process.
  • Case studies, exercises and problems: tests in which students must solve, in a reasoned manner, within a given time, and according to the established criteria, the cases, exercises or problems posed by the teaching staff, with the aim of applying the knowledge acquired

General information

Credits: 2 ECTS

Duration: 50 hours

Teaching modality: In person/On-line/Mixed

Location: ULL Virtual Campus

Registration

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Flexibility

Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.

Employability

Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.

Certification

Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.

Teaching staff

Airam Expósito Márquez

Tuition

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Registration fee with or without discount

The cost of tuition will be subsidized by the “Plan for the development of university microcredentials”, investment 6 of component 21 of the Addendum to the “Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan”, financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, financial year 2025.

Tuition fee with or without discount: €145 (full tuition), €72.50 (credit).

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