VSFS:N_LS Logistic Systems - Course Information

N_LS Logistic Systems

Extent and Intensity

2/0. 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: Lenka Bažantová

Timetable of Seminar Groups

N_LS/pRPH: each even Monday 8:45–9:29 S23, each even Monday 9:30–10:15 S23, each even Monday 10:30–11:14 S23, each even Monday 11:15–12:00 S23, except Mon 13. 11. ; and Mon 6. 11. 8:45–10:15 S26, 10:30–12:00 S26, J. Novák
N_LS/uRPH: Tue 3. 10. 17:30–19:00 S11, 19:15–20:45 S11, Tue 17. 10. 14:00–15:30 S11, 15:45–17:15 S11, J. Novák
N_LS/vRPH: Fri 20. 10. 15:45–17:15 S11, 17:30–19:00 S11, Fri 3. 11. 14:00–15:30 S11, 15:45–17:15 S11, J. Novák

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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

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 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 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, credit

Literature

recommended literature
• DRAHOTSKÝ, Ivo. Logistika, procesy a jejich řízení. Vyd. 1. Brno: Computer Press, 2003, 334 s. ISBN 80-722-6521-0.
• SIXTA, Josef. Logistika: teorie a praxe. Vyd. 1. Brno: CP Books, 2005, 315 s. ISBN 80-251-0573-3.
• STEHLÍK, Antonín. Logistika pro manažery. 1. vyd. Praha: Ekopress, 2008, 266 s. ISBN 978-80-86929-37-8.
• EMMETT, Stuart. Řízení zásob: jak minimalizovat náklady a maximalizovat hodnotu. Vyd. 1. Brno: Computer Press, 2008, vi, 298 s. ISBN 978-80-251-1828-3.
• PERNICA, Petr. Logistika pro 21. století: (supply chain management). Vyd. 1. Praha: Radix, 2005, s. 1096-1698. ISBN 80-860-3159-4.

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.

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