Logistics and SCM Concepts

Brief description

• Objectives of logistics and supply chain management • Concepts of logistics and supply chain management • Logistics technology in transport, handling and storage • Quantitative models in logistics and supply chain management: inventory models, lead times • Key figures in logistics and supply chain management • Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR) • Process perspective of logistics and supply chain management • Cycle perspective of business processes • Components and design influences on logistics networks • Central actors in logistics and supply chain management • Central business models in logistics and supply chain management (service classification)

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Chopra, S., & Meindl, P. (2016): Supply chain management: Strategy, planning, and operation. Pfohl, H.-C. (2018): Logistiksysteme: Betriebswirtschaftliche Grundlagen. Schulte, C. (2017): Logistik: Wege zur Optimierung der Supply Chain. Martin, H. (2014): Transport- und Lagerlogistik: Planung, Struktur, Steuerung und Kosten von Systemen der Intralogistik. Wiesbaden: Springer Vieweg.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Predominantly self-study with scheduled learning objectives supported by lecture and supervision units, blended learning, self-tests with Moodle

Assessment methods and criteria

Written final exam (100 %). Content criteria: Degree of problem identification and problem characterisation, complexity of solutions in terms of technical and methodological competence. Formal criteria: Comprehensiveness of answers, correct use of technical terms, and independent presentation of results.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

None

Infos

Degree programme

Logistics & Strategic Management (Master)

Cycle

Master

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

German

Curriculum

Part-Time

Academic year

2025

Semester

1 WS

Incoming

No

Learning outcome

After successful completion of the course, students can • explain the basic qualitative terms and concepts of logistics (2), • name and explain basic logistical processes and their role in business processes (2), • name and explain basic logistics technologies in transport, handling and warehousing (2), • identify and analyse qualitative concepts of logistics on the basis of practical applications (4), • identify and explain key quantitative concepts of logistics (2) • explain basic concepts of supply chain management (2), • explain and analyse business practice on the basis of basic concepts of supply chain management (4), • explain different stages of development of logistics management and supply chain management (2), • name and explain links between corporate strategy, competitive strategies and logistics and supply chain management (2), • name and explain basic business models of logistics service companies (2), • know and explain design alternatives of networks in logistics and supply chain management (2).

Course code

1392-21-01-BB-DE-03