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Objective

Students will be able to describe the main logistics and supply chain management concepts and logistics activities in international business environment. Students will understand the impact of logistics on the competitiveness of the companies and economies. Students will recognize the career opportunities in logistics and skills and expertise required in this field.

Content

• Key concepts in logistics and supply chain management
• Integration in supply chain networks
• Logistics functions (inbound, inhouse, outbound logistics)
• Logistics and supply chain costs and Key performance indicators
• Logistics and Supply chain management as a career

Materials

John Mangan and Chandra Lalwani: Global logistics and supply chain management, (2016) Wiley, 3rd edition,

David B. Grant: Logistics Management, Pearson 2012

More advanced reading:
A. Harrison and R. van Hoek: Logistics Management and Strategy, Competing through the supply chain, 5th edition 2014

M. Christopher: Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Creating Value-Adding Networks, 4th edition 2011

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures
Individual and group assignments
Business simulation game (REAL GAME) workshops and group assignments related to the game

Student workload

Lectures and simulation game sessions 30 h
Group work and self-direct learning 48 h

Further information

It is compulsory to participate 100 % at the game sessions and complete all the assignments.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good performance:
showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent performance:
not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance:
showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam 30 %
Individual assignment 20 %
Group assignment 25 %
REAL GAME simulation assignment as group work 25 %

Qualifications

None