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Lecturer(s)
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Pech Martin, Ing. Ph.D.
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Vaněček Drahoš, prof. Ing. CSc.
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Course content
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LECTURES 1 - Introduction to logistics, logistic system, logistic chains 2 - Logistic elements, places of contact, decoupling point 3 - Forecasting proces in logistics 4 - Planning proces in logistics 5 - Purchasing proces in logistics 6 - Push-Pull system in production 7 - Distribution chains 8 - Inventory costs, ABC method, safety stock 9 - Warehousing, palette storing, picking and shipping 10 - Logistics technologies 11 - Logistics in transportation 12 - Green and reverse logistics 13 - Packaging in logistics 14 - Process of Supply Chain analysis and synthesis SEMINARS 1 - Assignment of semestral projects 2 - Input data analysis 3 - 13 - Solving key project areas (distribution system, logistics costs, logistics elements, transportation etc.) 14 - Presentation of semestral projects
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
- Semestral paper
- 42 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 28 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 42 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 28 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course deals with investigation of material and information flow among subjects as suppliers of raw materials and parts, manufacturers of goods, distributors and end consumers with the aim to accelerate this flow, remove unnecessary elements, decrease inventories and costs. All this will contribute to better custom services and make the competition at the market for the firms more effective. The role of logistics increases especially in contemporary global environment. Students will be acquainted with specific methods and technologies of logistics.
Students will better understand the relations among all participants in the logistic chain and the relations between logictics and manufacturing and distribution.
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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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Combined exam, Test
Credit Requirements: Presentation of semestral projects. Examination Requirements: Written exam, at least 70 % of the exam test.
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Recommended literature
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Grant, D. B, Trautrims, A. & Wong, Ch. Y. Sustainable logistics and supply chain managment. London, 2015.
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Christopher, M. Logistics & supply chain management. New York, 2016.
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Pilbeam, A. & O?Driscoll, N. Logistics management. Harlow, 2010.
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Vaněček, D. Logistics. České Budějovice, 2010.
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Waters, D. Logistics. New York, 2003.
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