NA_LS Logistic Systems

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2012
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 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: Ing. Mgr. Dina Riegerová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
NA_LS/pBMPH: Mon 12:15–12:59 S14, Mon 13:00–13:45 S14, J. Amler
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
At the end of the course students should be able to orient in the field of logistics, its objectives and position within the economics. Also, students should be able to understand 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
  • 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
The subject is delivered in part-time study by 4 seminars of theory, practical examples and theory application. Compulsory seminar participation is 75% in full-time study.
Assessment methods
The subject is completed by credit and exam. Credit will be granted based on test. Grading will be based on an individual written test (60 % points min).
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
General note: b0.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 8 hodin KS/semestr.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2011, 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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