The class in Logistics Management will be held in full distance mode. In the remote format, the sessions 1-4 will take place within the announced time slots and the sessions 5+6 for both groups together on the annouced dates from 2pm - 5:30pm; all sessions via Zoom.

A change of the class mode might also alter the defined assignments. In any case the conditions of the final exam will be the same for every class participant and, hence, in hybrid mode an online exam.

The sessions will be recorded and made available within Zoom and within Learn@WU (via lecture casts).

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

Attendance of minimum 80% is mandatory

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%

Incoming students (exchange programs): none

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