Course: Logistics

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Course title Logistics
Course code KŘE/KLOG
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Toušek Radek, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
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 14. Presentation of logistics projects PRACTICAL CLASSES (1 - 14) 1. Semester project assignment 2. Creating the concept of a semester project 3. Securing and analyzing input data 4. Creating alternative solutions 5. Analysis of the conditions for the implementation of alternative solutions 6. Analysis of input logistics costs 7. Performing comparisons of individual solutions 8. Design of a suitable packaging system for the chosen solution 9. Design of active elements for the chosen solution 10. Implementation of appropriate logistics technologies 11. Concept creation of transport processes 12. Creating a Reverse Logistics Concept 13. Creating a storage process concept 14. Analysis of total logistics costs

Learning activities and teaching methods
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
Learning outcomes
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.
Prerequisites
The course of Logistics has no prerequisites.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Essay

Credit requirements: Defence of an essay for an assigned topic Exam requirements: Oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • Gros, I. Velká kniha logistiky. Praha : VŠCHT, 2016.
  • Christopher, M. Logistics & supply chain management. New York : Pearson, 2016.
  • Toušek, R. Logisitka - vybrané kapitoly.. České Budějovice: EF JU, 2016.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Accounting and Financial Management (4) Category: Economy 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Financial and Insurance Mathematics (4) Category: Mathematics courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics Study plan (Version): Management of Commerce (4) Category: Economy - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer