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
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Infos
Degree programme
Logistics & Transport Management (Bachelor)
Cycle
Bachelor
ECTS Credits
3.00
Language of instruction
English
Curriculum
Part-Time
Academic year
2025
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