Course: Introduction to Logistics

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Course title Introduction to Logistics
Course code LULO/LASZL
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Tvrdoň Leo, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. The concept of logistics and development trends in logistics. 2. Logistics strategies and goals. 3. Logistics and system theory. 4. Logistics and its influence on the economy of the company. 5. Logistic costs, relations between logistic activities and logistic costs. 6. Internal, external logistics - supply chain, its creation and management methods. 7. Integration of logistics - supply chains. 8. String effects and optimization problems. 9. Specifics of chains in development, supply and production. 10. Specifics of chains in distribution and trade. 11. Information security of logistics chains. 12. Global logistics and environmental protection. 13. Logistics services. 14. Methodology of logistics.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), E-learning
  • Participation in classes - 14 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 25 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Prerequisites and co-requisites knowledge of subjects: basics of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Geometry.
Prerequisites and co-requisites knowledge of subjects: basics of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Geometry.
learning outcomes
popsat logistické řetězce a jejich specifika
popsat logistické řetězce a jejich specifika
popsat metody rozboru a hodnocení logistických procesů
popsat metody rozboru a hodnocení logistických procesů
charakterizovat kritéria pro hodnocení logistických procesů
charakterizovat kritéria pro hodnocení logistických procesů
definovat a charakterizovat základní a průřezové činnosti v logistice
definovat a charakterizovat základní a průřezové činnosti v logistice
popsat současné trendy v logistice
popsat současné trendy v logistice
describe logistics chains and their specifics
describe logistics chains and their specifics
describe methods of analysis and evaluation of logistics processes
describe methods of analysis and evaluation of logistics processes
characterize the criteria for evaluating logistics processes
characterize the criteria for evaluating logistics processes
define and characterize basic and cross-cutting activities in logistics
define and characterize basic and cross-cutting activities in logistics
describe current trends in logistics
describe current trends in logistics
Skills
provést výběr vhodného dodavatele dle stanovených kritérií
provést výběr vhodného dodavatele dle stanovených kritérií
aplikovat logistické metody k dosažení vytýčených logistických cílů
aplikovat logistické metody k dosažení vytýčených logistických cílů
zhodnotit výsledky logistických metod
zhodnotit výsledky logistických metod
provést porovnání více variant řešení dle stanovených hledisek
provést porovnání více variant řešení dle stanovených hledisek
stanovit pomocí kalkulace návratnost investice logistického projektu
stanovit pomocí kalkulace návratnost investice logistického projektu
select a suitable supplier according to the established criteria
select a suitable supplier according to the established criteria
apply logistic methods to achieve set logistic goals
apply logistic methods to achieve set logistic goals
evaluate the results of logistic methods
evaluate the results of logistic methods
perform a comparison of several solution variants according to the specified aspects
perform a comparison of several solution variants according to the specified aspects
determine the return on investment of a logistics project using calculation
determine the return on investment of a logistics project using calculation
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
E-learning
E-learning
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Oral examination
Analysis of seminar paper
Analysis of seminar paper
Oral examination
Written examination
Written examination
Recommended literature
  • Ballou,R.H. Business Logistics / Supply Chain Management. Prentice Hall, 2003. ISBN 0-13-107659-0.
  • GROS, Ivan a kol. Velké kniha logistiky. Praha, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7080-952-5.
  • Christopher, Martin. Logistics & supply chain management. 4th ed. Harlow, England ; London : Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2011. ISBN 978-0-273-73112-2.
  • Macurová Pavla, Klabusayová Naděžda, Tvrdoň Leo. Logistika - 2. upravené a doplněné vydání.. Vysoká škola báňská - Technická univerzita Ostrava., 2018. ISBN 978-80-248.
  • Pernica, P. Logistika pro 21. století. Praha-Radix, 2005. ISBN 8086031594.
  • Sixta, Josef. Logistika : metody používané pro řešení logistických projektů. Vyd. 1. Brno : Computer Press, 2009. ISBN 978-80-251-2563-2.
  • VOGT, J., PIENAAR, W. J., DeWIT, P. W. C. Business Logistics Management / Theory and Practice. null. null.: Oxford University Press, 2002. ISBN 0-19-578011-6.


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