Syllabus

Title
2318 Logistics Management (LM), Group B
Instructors
Miguel Suarez Vasquez, Ph.D., Dr. David Martin Herold, Univ.Prof. Dr. Sebastian Kummer
Contact details
dherold@wu.ac.at
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/23/19 to 09/27/19
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Master Programs
Logistics Management
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Thursday 10/03/19 01:30 PM - 05:00 PM TC.1.01 OeNB
Thursday 10/10/19 01:30 PM - 05:00 PM TC.1.01 OeNB
Thursday 10/17/19 01:30 PM - 05:00 PM TC.0.01 ERSTE
Thursday 10/24/19 01:30 PM - 05:00 PM D5.0.002
Thursday 10/31/19 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM TC.3.05
Thursday 11/07/19 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM TC.3.01
Thursday 11/14/19 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM TC.0.03 WIENER STÄDTISCHE

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Contents
The course provides an introduction to the basic knowledge in the area of Logistics and Logistics Management. Hence, first some definitions of Logistics and Supply Chain Management are discussed. The importance of network structures and of network flow orientation in Logistics and SCM is highlighted and the major aims and objectives of Logistics Management are explained. Moreover, an in-depth discussion of the different logistical functions (inventory holding, order management, transportation etc.) and sub-systems (inbound, production, outbound and reverse logistics) is given. Finally. Logistics services and outsourcing decisions are discussed.
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Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

  • understand and explain different views of Logistics and Logistics Management and the historical development of the views regarding Logistics
  • understand and explain the role of the Logistics function in the wider context of the firm
  • explain the major aims and objectives of Logistics Management and apply appropriate measures to judge the degree to which these aims are achieved in specific situations
  • structure Logistical systems, to explain their different parts and to analyse the way they work know and apply different strategies in Logistics Management (e.g. Postponement, Lean Logistics)
  • know which services are offered by Logistics service providers and how these service providers operate judge the advantages and disadvantages of Logistics outsourcing
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Attendance requirements

Attendance of minimum 80% is mandatory

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Teaching/learning method(s)
Seminar-style class (lecture with discussion), Literature review, Home work / case studies as class preparation and wrap-up
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Assessment

Case study 1: 20 points
Case study 2: 20 points
Final exam : 60 points

Grading scale:

  • Excellent (1): 90% - 100.0%
  • Good (2): 80% - <90%
  • Satisfactory (3): 70% - <80%
  • Sufficient (4): 60.0% - <70%
  • Fail (5): <60.0%
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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Incoming students (exchange programs): none

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Readings
1 Author: Bowersox, D.J., Closs, D.J., Cooper, M.B.
Title: Supply Chain Logistics Management

Publisher: McGraw Hill
Edition: 3rd ed.
Year: 2010
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
Content relevant for diploma examination: No
Recommendation: Reference literature
Type: Book
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Other

program's website: www.wu.ac.at/master/scm

 

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Unit details
Unit Date Contents
1 03/10/2019

Logistics at Fast Moving Consumer Goods Companies

 

Miguel Suarez
2 10/10/2019

Logistics and the 21st-Century Supply Chains, Objectives and Structure of Logistics Systems Customer Accommodation (Chap 1,2)

 

Dr. David Herold
3 17/10/2019

Customer Accomodation (Chap 3) 

Procurement, Disposal Logistics/Green Logistics (Chap 4)

 

Dr. David Herold
4 24/10/2019

Production, Distribution,  (Chap 4, continued) 

Information Technology (Chap 5) 

 

Dr. David Herold
5 31/10/2019

Case Study 1 (Presentation) 

Inventory (Chap 7), Warehousing (Chap 10) Packaging and Materials Handling (Chap 11)

 

Dr. David Herold

6 07/11/2019

Case Study 2: (Presentations)

Transportation Infrastructure (Chap 8);  Transportation Operations (Chap 9)

 

Dr. David Herold
7 14/11/2019

Final Exam
Last edited: 2019-10-02



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