Materials Management, Production and Logistics

Operational service provision; Transformation levels in companies; Determination of material requirements; Procurement market research; Make or Buy; Ordering; Supplier management; Procurement controlling; Classification of production processes; Production management; Functions of logistics; Inventory management; Inventory models; Process design; Transport; Logistics as a coordination function; Supply chain management; Digitisation and industry 4.0

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture, discussions, group work, case studies

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment (case study assignment) and final exam (open questions, calculations, and MC-questions)

Prerequisites and co-requisites

none

Infos

Degree programme

European Economy and Business Management (English)

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Full-Time

Academic year

2024

Semester

2 SS

Incoming

Learning outcome

After successful completion of the course, students can outline the key concepts of logistics, production and supply chain management
and show how they impact business strategy and operations. (2) They also can identify how competitive advantage is derived from a superior supply chain. (3) Furthermore, they can identify how supply chain management best practices can be applied to achieve strategic goals. (3)

Course code

1389-20-02-VZ-DE-15

Materials Management, Production and Logistics