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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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History of logistics Evolution of logistics Logistics activities Logistics costs Inventory management Procurement (Purchase) Storage Material handling Packaging Transport Distribution Customer service Logistics information systems
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Monitoring
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- 13 hours per semester
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- 33 hours per semester
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- 28 hours per semester
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- 40 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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To support graduates in orientation in the area of logistics.
After course completion the students have the basic knowledge of the logistics activities and costs and their software support. The students know the basic methods of customer service and optimization, and are able to apply them. The students can calculate average physical stock, time of stock turnover and speed of stock turnover. They are knowledgeable in the issues of warehouses and planning of warehousing net, types of distribution channels. They know basic types of handling equipment and transport means.
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge of secondary school mathematics and microeconomics is expected.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Home assignment evaluation, Student performance assessment, Oral performance analysis, Presentation
During the semester as well as at the final examination the students must prove understanding of the issues dealt with and the ability to judge and evaluate logistics in the scope of the course. The lecturer will notify the students of the particular requirements during the first week of the semester.
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Recommended literature
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Grant, David B. Fundamentals of logistics management : European edition. London: McGraw-Hill, 2006. ISBN 0-07-710894-9.
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Harrison, Alan. Logistics management and strategy. Harlow: Pearson Education, 2005. ISBN 0-273-68542-2.
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Lysons, Kenneth. Purchasing and supply chain management. Harlow: Pearson Education, 2006. ISBN 0-273-69438-3.
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Weele, Arjan J. van. Purchasing and supply chain management : analysis, strategy, planning and practice. Andover: Cengage Learning EMEA, 2010. ISBN 978-1-4080-1896-5.
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