Logistics I-Logistics Fundamentals

1. Development of logistics, definition of logistics, tasks and subjects of logistics. Logistics goals. Importance of logistics in the field of transport, handling and storage.
2. Basic logistic concepts. Logistics system and its research. Logistics chains. Elements and connections of the system and their mathematical expression. System inputs and outputs. Static and dynamic system.
3. Distribution logistics. Objectives of distribution logistics. Reverse logistics and recycling. Mass flow intensity. Handling work.
4. Movement of matter: the driving force of the reproduction process. Logistic transformation of materials, information and energy. System approach and integrated concept of material and information flows.
5. Main logistic problems and their solutions. Production strategy. Just in Time method. KANBAN system.
6. Warehouse management, inventory creation.
7. Transported materials. Formulation and expression of a mathematical problem of transport.
8. Material flow. Transport performance for smooth and intermittent transport.
9. Business logistics. Material analysis, P-Q graph.
10. Informatics in logistics. Planning in logistics.
11. Packaging, palletizing and containerization. Distribution of handling equipment and systems.
12. Dimensioning of handling means and systems. Calculation of pallet usage and number of containers.
13. Logistics in material handling.