Delivered at:: Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Course type:: Compulsory course

When:: 3 year, 2 module

Instructor

Strimovskaya, Anna

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Abstract

Lecture series ‘Logistics und supply chain management’ cover key topics of logistics and basics of supply chain management. The aim of the course is to familiarize the participating students with the advanced concepts and tools of modern logistics, consider their practical application in the context of demand-driven economic environment. The course is based on interactive teaching style with intensive student participation. It combines lectures and group-work components, class discussions, presentations, work-shops, homework and case-studies.

Learning Objectives

1. Get acquainted to the basic approaches of supply chain management
2. Familiarize with the core logistics models and methods in order to organize intermediaries, transport and warehouse collaboration within the logistics system
3. Get used to applied case studies in the field of supply chain management
4. Manage self-study investigation on the given topic
5. Understand the role of logistics in the enterprise management system

Expected Learning Outcomes

To explain the definition, purpose and boundaries of responsibility of logistics in the enterprise
To explain the main factors that have influenced and are influencing the development of logistics in the world and in Russia
To explain the role of logistics in business and its relationship to other functions
To be able to conduct an object decomposition of a logistics system, draw a diagram of a logistics network and system with different flows
To be able to conduct a process decomposition of the logistics system, correctly identify logistics operations and functions
To analyze the impact of quantitative (TCO) and qualitative factors on the 'make or buy' decision process in logistics
To list the main objectives of warehouse and transportation management, linking them with the overall goals and objectives of logistics management at the enterprise
To describe the role of functional areas of logistics in a company and explain their main tasks and specifics
To explain the importance of transparency of information and cooperation for the success of the entire supply chain
To recognize the bullwhip effect, explain its mechanism and ways of neutralizing
To familiarize with the demand-driven frameworks and tools
To use strong analytical skills and apply them while using quantitative tools
To demonstrate deep knowledge and critical understanding of theories, principles, concepts and methodologies of logistics and supply chain management
To understand the challenges of uncertain economic environment in order to discuss ongoing research while using various concepts from the materials offered in the course

Course Contents

"Basic terms of logistics"
"Evolution of logistics theory and practice "
"Transportation and inventory management as the key logistics activities"
"Decision-support methods in logistics"
"Purchasing and procurement"
"Omnichannel logistics"
"Demand-driven supply chain"

Assessment Elements

Homework
Test
Written exam
Written exam: an essay on the given topic

Interim Assessment

2024/2025 2nd module
0.228 * Homework + 0.422 * Test + 0.35 * Written exam

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Supply chain logistics management, Bowersox, D.J., 2013

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Logistics and supply chain management, Christopher, M., 2016

Authors

Миронова Алена Геннадьевна
Strimovskaia Anna Viktorovna

Bachelor’s Programme 'International Bachelor's in Business and Economics'

Contacts:

Logistics and Supply Chain Management