VSFS:N_LS Logistic Systems - Course Information
N_LS Logistic Systems
University of Finance and AdministrationWinter 2018
- Extent and Intensity
- 2/0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
- Teacher(s)
- JUDr. Josef Novák (seminar tutor)
- Guaranteed by
- JUDr. Josef Novák
Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Ing. Markéta Knížková - Timetable of Seminar Groups
- N_LS/pRPH: each even Monday 14:00–14:44 S11, each even Monday 14:45–15:30 S11, each even Monday 15:45–16:29 S11, each even Monday 16:30–17:15 S11, J. Novák
N_LS/vRMO: Sat 20. 10. 14:00–15:30 M27, 15:45–17:15 M27, Fri 2. 11. 14:00–15:30 M22, 15:45–17:15 M22, J. Novák
N_LS/vR2PH: Fri 5. 10. 14:00–15:30 S26, 15:45–17:15 S26, Fri 19. 10. 14:00–15:30 S26, 15:45–17:15 S26, J. Novák - Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of economic theories; basic knowledge of corporate management theories; basic knowledge of the customer relation management; skill and abilities of the individual work and study
- Course Enrolment Limitations
- The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
- fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
- Business Management and Corporate Finance (programme VSFS, N-EKM) (2)
- Course objectives
- The XXI. century is obviously connected with a dramatic technological changes, specificaly with appearance of so called Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). The recent development in the informational technologies facilitates further developement of logistic processes and significant acceleration of the logistic operations. The prime aim of the subject is to provide the knowledge of the modern logistics systems and the ways of logistics implementation into the overall corporate strategy, specifically evaluating the logistics as a factor directly influencing the competitiveness and efficiency of the business entity. Methodically, the subject is focused on the problematics of the integrated logistics chains and the specifics of the transport logistics, both most frequent issues in the corporate management practise.
- Learning outcomes
- 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
- 1. Introduction into logistics, basic terms explanation. Development, application and subjects of logistics. Scientific attitude toward logistics. 2. Mission and strategy of corporate logistics system, logistic processes and transport logistics, activities related to the tangible and inangible operations. 3. Warehousing and logistic informational systems. 4. Logistics technologies, its selection and application. 5. Logistics in international business, delivery terms, problematice of Incoterms, risk management. 6. Transnational and global logistics, types of transportation, transport infrastructure. 7. Integrated logistic chains – Supply Chain Management. 8. Combined and multimodal transport, problematic of the basic transport documents. 9. Providers of the logistic services, strategy of outsourcing and insourcing, partnering and strategic alliances. 10. Legal framework of the transport logistics – CMR, ADR conventions. 11. Logistics systems of the production proces and its role in innovation and new product development. 12. Implication of the Industry 4.0 trends in logistics, course review.
- Literature
- required literature
- OUDOVÁ, Alena. Logistika – základy logistiky. Vyd.2., Praha: Computer Media. 2016, str. 104, ISBN 978-80-7402
- JUROVÁ, Marie a kol. Výrobní a logistické procesy v podnikání. 1. vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s. 2016. 264 s. ISBN 9788024757179
- Teaching methods
- The subject is delivered in study by seminars of theory, practical examples and theory application
- Assessment methods
- The subject is completed by exam in the form of individual written test (20 questions). Grading will be based on min. 60% success rate in this test.
- Language of instruction
- Czech
- 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.
- Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2018, recent)
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