Logistics English

Brief description

• Modes of transport • Distribution • The supply chain • Packing, marking, and labels • Containerisation • INCO Terms • Imports and exports • Methods of international payment • Insurance • Production and operations management • Factory location • Inventory management • Warehousing • Just-in-time • Quality management • Retail logistics • Inventory management

Mode of delivery

Präsenzveranstaltung

Type

Pflichtfach

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Face-to-face learning (input, discussions, role plays, presentations, written activities), case studies, distance learning, blended learning, support through various media

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment: • Regular written quizzes 60% • Presentation 20% • Participation and performance in class, homework, and assignments 20%

Prerequisites and co-requisites

English CEFR Level B2

Infos

Language of instruction

English

Academic year

WS2027

Incoming

Yes

Learning outcome

After successful completion of the course students are able to use their extended specific English vocabulary in logistics terminology to • describe the nature of goods • apply the correct form of international payment • use INCO terms correctly in international trade • use and apply correct packing, markings, and labels in transport of dangerous goods • describe modes of transport and their characteristics • talk about the vital elements in a supply chain • describe exact measurements of consignments on the phone • calculate transport costs • correspond about adequate insurance cover for consignments • document the procedures in transportation • reflect and discuss logistics and transport issues • manage inventory • confirm shipping arrangements• Course reader • Allison, John and Jeremy Townend (2017): in company 3.0 – Supply Chain Management: English for Specific Purposes. 1st ed., Hueber Verlag. • Allison, John and Jeremy Townend (2017): in company 3.0 – Logistics: English for Specific Purposes. 1st ed., Hueber Verlag. • advise about the dos and don’ts of loading a shipping container

Course code

1391-21-01-VZ-DE-36

Logistics English