Course: Logistics 2

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Course title Logistics 2
Course code MUPI/1LG2E
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Hrbáčková Lucie, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Hrušecká Denisa, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Bobák Roman, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Zahradníková Jana, Ing.
Course content
Basic characteristic of logistics, basic concepts, essence of logistics, non-traditional logistic concepts Logistics system of a company, logistics concept, classification of logistics Marketing logistics and logistics management. Purchasing logistics, Make-or-Buy method, purchasing strategy of a company, optimal order quantity Supply logistics, inventory classification and inventory management models Warehousing, warehouse technologies, calculation of AS/RS cycles, types of warehouses Manufacturing logistics, optimal production capacity and handling equipment capacity calculation Lean logistics in production area, JIT approach, Kanban, visualization in logistics, material flow management Transport and handling, transport problems, traffic load, handling problems Distribution logistics, salesman problem, dislocation tasks, optimal location of central warehouse Success factors of logistics, logistic information system Logistics in the context of Industry 4.0, modern technologies in logistics Presentation of logistics projects, case studies

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests), Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
  • Preparation for course credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 45 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 25 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Basic knowledge and skills in the areas of economics and business administration, marketing, management and organization of production, methods of process and industrial engineering, quantitative methods in decision making and information systems company.
Basic knowledge and skills in the areas of economics and business administration, marketing, management and organization of production, methods of process and industrial engineering, quantitative methods in decision making and information systems company.
learning outcomes
define logistics in a context of industrial company
define logistics in a context of industrial company
describe the essence and basic goals of purchasing, production and sales (distribution) logistics
describe the essence and basic goals of purchasing, production and sales (distribution) logistics
describe the possibilities of information support of logistics processes and the use of advanced technologies in the context of industry 4.0
describe the possibilities of information support of logistics processes and the use of advanced technologies in the context of industry 4.0
characterize stocks, their types and their importance for the proper functioning of logistics processes
characterize stocks, their types and their importance for the proper functioning of logistics processes
characterize inventory control models and explain their usability under different conditions
characterize inventory control models and explain their usability under different conditions
define different types of warehouses and storage strategies (including outsourcing) and explain under which conditions they are suitable
define different types of warehouses and storage strategies (including outsourcing) and explain under which conditions they are suitable
comprehensively describe distribution logistics and supply chain managemen
comprehensively describe distribution logistics and supply chain managemen
Skills
evaluate the speed of stock movement from the point of view of their turnover
evaluate the speed of stock movement from the point of view of their turnover
classify inventory items according to share of consumption and regularity of consumption (ABC/XYZ analysis)
classify inventory items according to share of consumption and regularity of consumption (ABC/XYZ analysis)
decide on the appropriate supply strategy of the company, set the order level and the optimal order quantity
decide on the appropriate supply strategy of the company, set the order level and the optimal order quantity
determine the necessary production and logistics capacities for the given operation (e.g. the number of Milkrun trains to supply a production line)
determine the necessary production and logistics capacities for the given operation (e.g. the number of Milkrun trains to supply a production line)
design kanban circuits, calculate the optimal number of kanban cards in the circuit
design kanban circuits, calculate the optimal number of kanban cards in the circuit
decide on the appropriateness of using the selected warehouse technology with the use of warehouse capacity calculations, or the speed of the automatic stacker
decide on the appropriateness of using the selected warehouse technology with the use of warehouse capacity calculations, or the speed of the automatic stacker
determine the optimal route of the salesperson for the delivery of finished products to customers
determine the optimal route of the salesperson for the delivery of finished products to customers
teaching methods
Knowledge
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests)
Methods for written tasks (e.g. comprehensive exams, written tests)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Analysis of creative works (Music, visual arts, literature)
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Written examination
Didactic test
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Written examination
Didactic test
Recommended literature
  • BOZARTH, Cecil C. a Robert B. HANDFIELD. Introduction to operations and supply chain management. Boston: Pearson, 2016. ISBN 978-1-292-09342-0.
  • Coyle, John Joseph. The management of business logistics : a supply chain perspective. 7th ed. Mason, Ohio : South-Western/Thomson Learning, 2003. ISBN 324007515.
  • Gwynne. Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse. London, 2018. ISBN 978-0-7494-7977-0.
  • Chopra, Sunil. Supply chain management : strategy, planning, and operation. 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J : Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2007. ISBN 0-13-173042-8.
  • Christopher, M. Logistics & supply chain management. Harlow, 2016. ISBN 978-1-292-08379-7.
  • Christopher, Martin. Logistics and supply chain management : creating value-adding networks. 3rd ed. Harlow : Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2005. ISBN 0-273-68176-1.
  • Lambert, Douglas M. Fundamentals of logistics management. Boston : Irwin/McGraw-Hill, 1998. ISBN 0-256-14117-7.
  • Mayerson, P. Lean supply chain and logistics management. New York, 2012. ISBN 978-0-07-176626-5.
  • Pooler,Vicgtor,H.,Farney,Samuel,D.,Pooler,David,J. Global Purchasing and supply management:fulfill the vision. Boston,Mass:Kluwer Academic, 2004. ISBN 140207817X.
  • Rushton, A., Croucher, P., Baker, P. The handbook of logistics & distribution management. London, 2014. ISBN 978-0-7494-6627-5.
  • Slack, N., Brandon-Jones, A., Johnston, R. Operations Management. London, 2016. ISBN 978-1-292-09867-8.


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