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