Supply chain logistics process design | Faculty of Technical Sciences

Subject: Supply chain logistics process design (17.S0I597)

Native organizations units: Department of Traffic Engineering

Type of studies	Title
Master Academic Studies	Postal Traffic and Telecommunications (Year: 1, Semester: Winter)
Master Academic Studies	Traffic and Transport Engineering (Year: 1, Semester: Winter)

General information:

Category	Professional-applicative
Scientific or art field	Logistics and Intermodal Transport
ECTS	6

Introduction to basic principles of logistics management within the supply chain and their importance in contemporary business conditions. Developing the ability to conceptualize, design and implement supply chains paradigm aligned with product, market and customer characteristics.

Acquiring the necessary knowledge concerning the technical and technological nature of the key components of logistics processes within the chain of supply. Development of analytical and managerial skills necessary for successful application of this knowledge in solving strategic, tactical and operational issues of supply chain management.

Basic assumptions related to logistics and supply chains. Logistics strategy and planning. Information Technology and their impact on the coordination of logistics activities. Inventory strategy. Logistics forecasting. Designing of supply chains, location strategies and distribution logistics. Supply chain games. Supply chain risk management.

Lectures, auditory and laboratory exercises (playing logistic games), consultations for homework preparation.

Authors	Title	Year	Publisher	Language
Chopra, S., Meindle, P.	Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operations	2003	Prentice Hall	English
D. Simchi-Levi, P. Kaminsky, and E. Simchi-Levi	Designing and Managing the Supply Chain	2007	McGray-Hill Higher Education, 3rd Edition	English
Ronald H. Ballou	Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management	2004	Prentice Hall	English

Course activity	Pre-examination	Obligations	Number of points
Lecture attendance	Yes	Yes	5.00
Homework	Yes	Yes	5.00
Homework	Yes	Yes	5.00
Written part of the exam - tasks and theory	No	Yes	50.00
Exercise attendance	Yes	Yes	5.00
Oral part of the exam	No	Yes	20.00
Homework	Yes	Yes	5.00
Homework	Yes	Yes	5.00