MPH_BULO Business Logistics

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Radoslav Škapa, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Ing. Radoslav Škapa, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Radoslav Škapa, Ph.D.
Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Thu 11:05–12:45 S308
Prerequisites
Although no stated prerequisites are indicated, the students should have finished at least the second year of their study in economics or business administration before they participate in the course.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 10 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/10, only registered: 0/10, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/10
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Business Logistics is the introductory graduate course. The objective of the course is to give students a managerial knowledge of basic logistics concepts and principles. The first part of the course focuses on the logistics of an individual firm. The students will be able to discuss the basic logistic principles (like managemenet of logistics cost integration, customer service) in transportation, warehousing, production and in purchasing and distribution. Emphasis is placed on the analysis, planning, and management of activities that serve to value-add to the strategic positioning of a firm to increase its competitive position. Students will be able to apply the selected methods and tools used in logistics. The second part of the course aims to long term relationships with customers and suppliers i.e. supply chain management (SCM). Therefore the distinction between logistics and supply chain management is examined in the first step and a framework for supply chain management is discussed afterwards. As successful SCM requires cross-functional integration of key business processes within the all network members, the key business processes are analysed. Emphasis is placed on aligning effective marketing strategy and SCM with overall business strategy. Special attention of the course is paid to the ablity of students to examine information and communication technologies and to environmental issues in logistics.
Syllabus
  • Topic no.1: Introduction
  • - Class overview and orientation
  • - Definition of logistics
  • - Logistics activities and its importance for the economy
  • - Distinction between logistics and supply chain management
  • - Logistics terminology
  • Topic no. 2: Logistics principles
  • - System approach and logistics
  • - Goals, processes and task of logistics
  • - Understanding logistics and customer service
  • - Overall optimization and cost trade-offs
  • Topic no. 3: Order processing & logistics information systems
  • - Order cycle
  • - Methods of demand forecasting
  • - EDI
  • - Typology of IS in companies
  • - Methods of products identification
  • Topic no. 4: Inventory and warehouse management
  • - Scope and function of inventory control
  • - Reasons for maintaining inventories
  • - Inventory cost
  • - Base and safety stocks
  • - Modern warehousing functions, goals and tools
  • - ABC Analysis
  • - Economic order quantity
  • Topic no. 5: Logistics in production
  • - Make or buy decision
  • - Operation management
  • - Optimization and simulation
  • - Capacity planning
  • Topic no. 6: Supply Chain Management
  • - Marketing functions
  • - Logistics functions and processes
  • - Influence of the supply chain on major company's activities (product design, manufacturing, financial planning)
  • - Outsourcing and 4PLs
  • - Partnership Success and Failure Factors
  • Topic no. 7: Purchasing and distribution
  • - Analysis of network structure - typology
  • - Strategic role of purchasing
  • - Supplier Selection and evaluation
  • Topic no. 8: Logistics and the environment
  • - Modes of transportation
  • - Negative externalities of logistics
  • - Reverse logistics
Literature
  • 1. GHIANI, G., Laporte, G., Musmanno. R. Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control. JohnWiley & Sons, Ltd, 2004. ISBN: 0-470-84916-9 (1.chapetr)
  • PIENAAR, W. J., J. J. VOGT and P. W. C. de WIT. Business logistics management : theory and practice. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002, x, 316. ISBN 0195780116. info
  • LAMBERT, Douglas M., James R. STOCK and Lisa M. ELLRAM. Fundamentals of logistics management. Boston: Irwin, 1998, xxiv, 611. ISBN 0256141177. info
Teaching methods
The teaching method will be a combination of lecture and class discussions on assigned topics. That means the students are expected to attend the classes regularly and to study during the semester continuously.
Assessment methods
The final exam is a combination of two written test. They take place in the middle and the end of the semester. Students can take the exam provided that she/he defended successfully their team project on a given topic.
If student commits a prohibited act, such as usage of various forbidden tools, cribbing, taking out any part of the exam or any other cheating, teacher is allowed to interrupt an exam and to grade a student with F, FF or FFF according to the seriousness of the offence.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
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