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Technical English in logistics I

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Course Unit Code712-3140/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionEnglish
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course unit
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
CHU01Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová
Summary
In the course Practice from Logistics in English I, students will learn the basic English terms and concepts for the field of Logistics.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
This course aims to get students acquainted with basic language competencies in the field of practical logistics.

Students should acquire the following skills by completing this course:
- acquisition of comprehensive language skills in the field of logistics,
- to be able to communicate in English.

Students should be competent to:
- acquiring fundamental language skills.
Course Contents
1) Logistics-the supply chain and competitive strategy
2) Delivering customer value
3) Measuring logistics costs and performance
4) Matching supply and demand
5) Creating the responsive supply chain
6) Strategic lead-time management
7) The synchronous supply chain
8) Complexity and the supply chain
9) Managing the global pipeline
10) Service logistics
11) The area of network competition
12) Overcoming the barriers to supply chain integration
13) Creating the sustainable supply chain
14) The supply chain in the future
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Myerson, P. Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management. McGraw-HillCompanies Inc., 2012. ISBN: 978-0-07-176627-2.
Lambert M., D.: Logistika, Computer Press, Praha, 2000.
Svoboda V., Latýn P.: Logistika, ES ČVUT, 2002.
Polák J., Pavliska J., Slíva A.: Dopravní a manipulační zařízení I., ES VŠB-TUO, 2001.
Slíva, A. Základy logistiky. 2003.
Myerson, P. Lean Supply Chain and Logistics Management. McGraw-HillCompanies Inc., 2012. ISBN: 978-0-07-176627-2.
Lambert M., D.: Logistika, Computer Press, Praha, 2000.
Svoboda V., Latýn P.: Logistika, ES ČVUT, 2002.
Polák J., Pavliska J., Slíva A.: Dopravní a manipulační zařízení I., ES VŠB-TUO, 2001.
Slíva, A. Základy logistiky. 2003.
Recommended Reading:
Konečný M.: Logistika v systému řízení podniku, ES VŠB-TUO, 1999.
Jeřábek K.: Logistika, ES ČVUT, 1998.
Gross I.: Logistika, ES VŠCHT, 1996.
SCHULE, CH.: Logistika, Victoria Publishing. Praha, 1994.
Ayers, B., J. Odegaard, M., A. Retail Supply Chain Management. CRC Press, Nov 26, 2007 - Business & Economics.
Konečný M.: Logistika v systému řízení podniku, ES VŠB-TUO, 1999.
Jeřábek K.: Logistika, ES ČVUT, 1998.
Gross I.: Logistika, ES VŠCHT, 1996.
SCHULE, CH.: Logistika, Victoria Publishing. Praha, 1994.
Ayers, B., J. Odegaard, M., A. Retail Supply Chain Management. CRC Press, Nov 26, 2007 - Business & Economics.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
CreditCredit10 5