Course title: Distribution chains in sustainable framework

Part of MICROCREDENTIAL / module: SUSTAINABILITY TOOLS FOR ASSESSING OF TEXTILE PRODUCTS / Closed-loop concept in textile supply chains

EQF level: 6

ECTS credits: 1

Learning methods and duration: Approximately 25 hours (5 hours lectures, 18 hours Exercises/ Individual study/ Project Works, 1 hour video experience, 1 hour assesment)

Assessment methods:

  • Initial assesment (quiz)

  • Formative assessment (quizzes and activities)

  • Summative assessment (project work of case studies in groups and assignments)

General objective: The learner will be introduced to:

  • Design and manage sustainable supply chains and implement green procurement strategies to source environmentally friendly textiles and clothing. 

  • Apply “Rs” principles in the textile process chain to promote sustainability. 

  • Analyse and improve textile and clothing supply chains from environmental perspective

  • Apply circular design principles to develop sustainable textile and apparel products that minimise environmental and social impacts. 

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Responsible institution: Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Finland

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