Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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Topics of the lectures: 1. Logistics and logistic chains 2. Reverse logistics 3. Passive elements in logistics 4. Packaging in logistics 5. Active elements in logistics 6. Stocks in logistics 7. Demand prediction, ordering systems 8. MRP, EOQ, ABC, XYZ 9. Storage systems 10. Logistics technology 11. Transportation of logistics costs 12. Combined cargo transportation 13. Contemporary concept of logistics
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Projection
- Class attendance
- 16 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 42 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 28 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 28 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of Logistics as a subject is to introduce the basic principles of logistics chain creation and management related to coordination, synchronization and optimization of material and information flows. Learning outcomes of the subject are an overview of current logistics technologies and methods that can be used mainly in production and business sphere, but also in state institutions. The students acquires practical knowledge of the implementation of the main principles in the logistics processes management through realization of the semester project with special emphasis on creation of competitiveness of logistic chains and elimination of environmental impacts of the logistic processes.
The students are able to understand the relations between the suppliers and the customers and to manage material and information flows both locally and internationally.
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Prerequisites
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The course of Logistics has no prerequisites.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Essay
Credit requirements: Defence of an essay for an assigned topic Exam requirements: Oral exam.
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Recommended literature
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Dupaľ, A. Logistika. Bratislava: Sprint, 2019.
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Gros, I., Barančík, I., & Čujan, Z. Velká kniha logistiky. Praha: VŠCHT Praha, 2016.
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Jirsák, P. Logistika pro ekonomy. Vstupní logistika.. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2012.
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Jurová, M., et al. Výrobní a logistické procesy v podnikání. Praha: Grada, 2016.
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Murphy, R. P. & Knemeyer, M. A. Contemporary Logistics. New York: Pearson Education, 2017.
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Oudová, A. Logistika - Základy logistiky. Prostějov: Computer Media, 2016.
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Rudd, J. A practical guide to logistics. London: Kogan Page, 2019.
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Toušek, R. Logistika - vybrané kapitoly. České Budějovice: EF JU.
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