Course information

Micro-credential title: Distribution chains in sustainable framework

Thematic pathway: Sustainability tools for assessing textile products 

Part of module: Closed-loop concept in textile supply chains

EQF level: 6

ECTS credits: 1

Learning methods and duration: Approximately 25 hours:
Lectures: 5 hours
Exercises/laboratory works, individual study/ project works (seminar): 18 hours
Video experience: 1 hour
Final assessments: 1 hour 

Assessment methods:

• Initial assesment: Quiz

• Formative assessment: Quizzes, activities

• Summative assessment Quiz

General objective: The learner will be introduced to:

• Sustainable supply chains, logistics, and distribution principles, including their operational and environmental impacts.
• Green procurement and responsible sourcing approaches, including supplier evaluation, collaboration, and environmental performance.
• Analysis and improvement of sustainable supply chains, including waste reduction, lean-green approaches, performance evaluation, and operational trade-offs.

Duration:  4 January 2026 - 30 April 2027

Responsible institution: Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Contact: Marja Rissanen (marja.rissanen@tuni.fi)

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Knowledge

These competencies equip students with expertise in LCA, sustainable production, waste management, and eco-friendly supply chain strategies, essential for advancing sustainability in the textile and clothing industry.

Skills

• Design and manage sustainable supply chains and implement green procurement strategies to source environmentally friendly textiles and clothing.
• Apply “R’s” principles in the textile process chain to promote sustainability.
• Analyze and improve textile and clothing supply chains from environmental perspective.
• Apply circular design principles to develop sustainable textile and apparel products that minimize environmental and social impacts.

Competences

• Analysing and implementing sustainable practices throughout the textile lifecycle, from raw material sourcing to end-of-life management, promoting a circular economy.
• Understanding and apply Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies to evaluate the environmental impact of textile and clothing products and processes.
• Critically evaluate circularity strategies in textile production, design, and consumption, and propose innovative, SDG-aligned solutions for waste reduction, resource efficiency, and closed-loop systems.