NA_LS Logistic Systems

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2011
Extent and Intensity
2/1. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Jiří Amler (seminar tutor)
Ing. Miloš Krejčí (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jiří Amler
Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Mgr. Kateřina Pittnerová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
NA_LS/pBM1PH: Mon 10. 10. 15:45–17:15 S34, Mon 24. 10. 15:45–17:15 S34, 17:30–19:00 S34, Mon 7. 11. 19:15–20:45 S34, J. Amler
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives (in Czech)
In course of study, the students shall obtain and further master a basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of logistics, its objectives and position within the economics. Also, they shall learn the role of logistics in mastering a business and enterprise management and its influence on products´ competitiveness. Students shall get acquainted with contemporary logistical technologies that help to identify and solve possible coherent risks and weak points in supply chain management. Applicability of the acquired knowledge and abilities to the professional life shall be amplified through real-life application studies and tutored exercises.
Syllabus (in Czech)
  • 1. Introduction into the logistics - key terms, history, application, subjects of logistics, philosophy. 2. Contemporary trends in logistics - logistic service providers´ view on further development. 3. Mission and strategy of company’s logistical system - product or service value share, additional client services. 4. Establishing the logistic system - modalities and methods, support. 5. Logistic technologies – review of available technologies, propriate choice. 6. Logistics of international trade, intl. Commercial terms, transport usages, risks and risk management. 7. Transnational and global logistics – infrastructure, air and sea transport, Port of Hamburg. 8. Logistic technologies in forwarding business. 9. Supply Chain Management. 10. Inventory management / Warehouse management. 11. Outsourcing of logistic services, Insourcing – service suppliers, strategic alliances. 12. Czech logistic market – summary.
Literature
    required literature
  • Martin Christopher:Logistics and Supply Management: creating value-adding networks (3-rd Edition) Pearson Education Ltd., Harlow, UK, 2005 ISBN-13: 978-0-273-68176-2
    recommended literature
  • Douglas M. Lambert, James R. Stock, Lisa M. Ellram Fundamentals of Logistics Management
Teaching methods (in Czech)
The subject is delivered in part-time study by 4 seminars of theory, practical examples and theory application.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
The subject is completed by credit and exam. Credit will be granted based on test. Grading will be based on an individual written test.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8 hodin KS/semestr.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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