Logistics

Type of study	Bachelor
Language of instruction	Czech
Code	342-3601/01
Abbreviation	LOG
Course title	Logistics
Credits	4
Coordinating department	Institute of Transport
Course coordinator	doc. Ing. Michal Dorda, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1. Logistics, the meaning of logistics, basic concepts, logistical sectors.
2. Data processing for logistical calculations (ABC analysis, etc.).
3. Supply logistics - basic goals, tasks.
4. Supply logistics - calculation of the optimal delivery size.
5. Production logistics - basic goals, tasks, disconnection point, logistical technologies in production.
6. Production logistics - maximization of profit from the production program.
7. Production logistics - material division task, application of scheduling theory in solving production logistics problems.
8. Distribution logistics - basic goals, tasks.
9. Intermodal and manipulation units and manipulation equipment used in logistics.
10. Distribution logistics - formulation of the distribution task, model and its solving in MS Excel.
11. Modern trends in logistics.
12. Simulation of logistical processes.
13. Invited lecture.

E-learning

LMS Moodle

Literature

[1] RUDD, Jerry. A Practical Guide to Logistics: An Introduction to Transport, Warehousing, Trade and Distribution. London: Kogan Page, 2019. ISBN 978-0-7494-9881-8.
[2] CHRISTOPHER, Martin. Logistics & Supply Chain Management. 6th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education, 2021. .

Advised literature

[1] PAKSOY, Turan; KOÇHAN, Çiğdem a ALI, Sadia Samar (ed.). Logistics 4.0: Digital Transformation of Supply Chain Management. Boca Raton: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021. ISBN 978-0-367-34003-2.
[2] HASIJA, Sameer, PADMANABHAN, V. a RAMPAL, Prashant. Digital Supply Networks: Transform Your Supply Chain and Gain a Competitive Edge with Disruptive Technology and Reimagined Processes. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, 2020. .

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