Course: Logistics

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Course title Logistics
Course code KEM/LOG
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Not exists
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Plevný Miroslav, Prof. Dr. Ing.
  • Kresa Zdeněk, Ing.
  • Říhová Pavla, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to the logistic, logistic approach in problems solving, logistic chains, logistic systém. Material flows, the packing process, the functions of the package, the manipulation with material. Supply, purchasing, suppliers relationship management, supply systems, inventpry management. Production systems, layout, production planning and management systems. Logistic technologies in the production. Distribution systems, transportation, the structure and management of distribution systems Logistic technologies in the distribution. Warehauses, inventory control systems. Logistic information systems and technologies, automatic identification. Logistic conception of a company, logistic processes design. Supply chain management. Logistic companies, transport and its possibilities in distribution logistics, outsourcing and providing of logistic services, 2PL, 3PL, 4PL companies. Additional information for the students of the combined form of study is on the Courseware.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Task-based study method, Individual study, Students' self-study, Lecture, Seminar
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 30 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to know the basic concepts of the business economics
to understad basic knowledge of quantitative modeling of economic problems
to understand general economic knowledge, knowledge in the retail industry
Skills
to use basic methods of statistical data processing
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to classify basic terms of logistic, to explain materiál flow management principles
to identify the main issues of logistics, supply chain management, and distribution logistics
to characterize the particular parts of logistic chains
to describe the basic logistics technology in production and distribution
to explain methods for stock of goods planning and analysis
to explain the role of companies providing logistic services, positives and negatives of logistic services outsourcing in the distribution companies
Skills
to identify the logistic activities in the terms of production processes in a company
to apply the basic principles of logistic technologies in production and distribution
to use gained theoretical knowledge to solve simple logistic issues in a company
to apply methods for stock of goods planning and analysis
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Self-study of literature
Skills
Practicum
Task-based study method
Individual study
Competences
Individual study
assessment methods
Knowledge
Combined exam
Test
Skills
Seminar work
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Combined exam
Recommended literature
  • Cimler, Petr,; Zadražilová, Dana. Retail management. Praha : Management Press, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7261-167-6.
  • DANĚK, J., PLEVNÝ, M. Výrobní a logistické systémy. 1. vyd. Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita, 2005. ISBN 80-7043-416-3.
  • Gros, Ivan. Velká kniha logistiky. Vydání: první. 2016. ISBN 978-80-7080-952-5.
  • Pernica, Petr. Logistika pro 21. století : (supply chain management). Praha : Radix, 2005. ISBN 80-86031-59-4(1.
  • Rushton, Alan; Croucher, Phil,; Baker, Peter. The handbook of logistics and distribution management : understanding the supply chain. 5th ed. London : Kogan Page, 2014. ISBN 978-0-7494-6627-5.
  • Sparks, Fernie J.L.; Sparks, Leigh. Logistics and retail management : insights into current practice and trends from leading experts. 2nd ed. New Dehli : Kogan Page, 2008. ISBN 978-81-7554-354-6.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Business Economics and Management (2015) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Retail Management (2015) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Business Economics and Management (2015) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer