Syllabus

Title
5520 Specialization in Business Administration, SNS Course IV - Sustainable Logistics
Instructors
Miriam Enzi, MSc.
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/14/18 to 02/21/18
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Friday 03/09/18 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.12
Friday 03/16/18 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.12
Friday 03/23/18 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.12
Friday 04/13/18 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.12
Friday 04/20/18 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.12
Friday 04/27/18 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.12
Friday 05/04/18 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.12
Friday 05/18/18 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.12
Friday 05/25/18 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM TC.5.13
Contents

The course investigates different aspects of logistics considering sustainable and environmental issues. We will focus on quantitative models and methods in order to build a more efficient and “greener” system ranging from strategic considerations, such as network planning, to operational decisions, such as routing.

Learning outcomes

After this course the students will be able

  • To analyse and apply quantitative methods to various problems arising in sustainable logistics
  • To elaborate and discuss practical examples in groups
  • To critically evaluate scientific papers
Teaching/learning method(s)

Lecture with active participation including in class examples and case studies, assignments and presentations

Assessment
  • Mid-term test 25%
  • Assignments and  presentations 25%
  • Final exam 50%

In order to successfully complete the course one has to have an attendance of at min. 60% of all classes, more than 50% on the final exam and more than 50% of overall points.

Grades are distributed as follows:

  • 0-50: 5
  • 51-62: 4
  • 63-74: 3
  • 75-86: 2
  • 87-100: 1
Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Course I of SBWL Supply Networks and Services

Recommended previous knowledge and skills

Course I, II, III of SBWL Supply Networks and Services

Availability of lecturer(s)

After class or via Email

Unit details
Unit Date Contents
1 9.3.2018

Organization and introduction

2 16.3.2018

Vehicle routing problems considering electric vehicles and other sustainable aspects

3 23.3.2018

Network planning
Integrated production and distribution

4 13.4.2018

Closed loop supply chains
Remanufacturing

5 20.4.2018

Midterm Test

Industry presentation or examples and concepts in practice and research (tba)

6 27.4.2018

City logistics
Physical internet

7 4.5.2018

Industry presentation or examples and concepts in practice and research (tba)

8 18.5.2018

Paper presentations

9 25.5.2018

Final exam

Last edited: 2018-01-12



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