Risk Management

Brief description

• Terms and basics of risk management • Risks in logistics and supply chains • Risk management systems and their organisational embedding • Methods of risk assessment • Strategies to reduce the occurrence and impact of risks • Resilient supply chains

Mode of delivery

face to face

Type

compulsory

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools

Huth, M., Romeike, F. (2016): Risikomanagement in der Logistik, Konzepte – Instrumente – Anwendungsbeispiele, Springer, Wiesbaden. Chopra, S., Meindl, P. (2014): Supply Chain Management: Strategie, Planung und Umsetzung, 5. Auflage, Pearson.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Lecture, discussion, practical case studies

Assessment methods and criteria

• Exam method: written final exam (70%), continuous assessment (30%, written quizzes). • Assessment criteria: completeness, level of detail and complexity of answers, correctness of solutions and results, compliance with formal criteria

Prerequisites and co-requisites

-

Infos

Degree programme

Logistics & Transport Management (Bachelor)

Cycle

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Language of instruction

English

Curriculum

Part-Time

Academic year

2026

Semester

6 SS

Incoming

Yes

Learning outcome

After successful completion of the course students can • explain the importance of risk management for companies in the logistics and transport sector • identify, classify, and quantify strategic and operational risks • develop strategies for risk management independently • participate in the development and implementation of risk management systems

Course code

0391-21-01-BB-DE-62