Course: Business Logistics

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Course title Business Logistics
Course code KPE/PL
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dyntar Jakub, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Andar Jakub, Ing.
Course content
Lectures: 1. Current approach to the concept of logistics. Definition of logistics. Logistics chain. Logistics system. Flows in logistics systems. Main and cross-sectional activities in logistics. Customer services. 2. Logistics planning. Basic methods and techniques used in the logistics planning. Demand forecasting. 3. Sourcing. ABC and XYZ analysis and their applications in sourcing, Pareto rule. Supplier selection. 4. Balancing in the logistics systems. Input-output model for serial, mass, joint and multistage production. 5. Purchasing. EOQ, Q-system and P-system. 6. Push and pull production management systems. MRP, Kanban. Theory of constraints. DBR. 7. Distribution. Structure of a distribution system. Functions of a distribution system. Distribution costs. Distribution strategies. 8. Design of a distribution system. Warehouse location. Vehicle routing. 9. Storing. Roles of a warehouse in a logistics system. Basic activities in a warehouse. Choice of a storage system. Warehouse types. 10. Order picking. Static and dynamic order picking systems. Methods of increasing productivity of picking operations. Computer controlled picking systems. 11. Transport, material handling, packaging. Classification of transport. Criteria for evaluating modes of transport. Main partners operating in the field of transport. Transport costs and prices. Equipment for handling. Selection of suitable mechanization. Functions of packaging. 12. Logistics information systems. Ways of accelerating the flow of information in logistics systems. EDI, MPS, MRP, MES, APS, TMS, CRM, SRM, ERP. 13. Reverse logistics. Backflows management. Cradle to Grave and Cradle to Cradle. 14. Supply Chain Management. Bullwhip effect. Basic concepts of cooperation in a supply chain. JIT. JIS. VMI. QR. ECR. CPFR. Seminars: Exercises based on the lectures.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing), Seminár, E-learning, Students' portfolio
  • Semestral paper - 30 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) - 5 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 25 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 42 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 18 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to introduce students to the dynamically developing discipline which plays an important role in the management of production, business, and sales organisations. The subject introduces the basic concepts and draws attention to the context which should be understood by undegraduates. The subject explains the principle and utilisation of individual method used in business logistics. Supporting computer resources will be presented within the subject framework as well as practical case studies from industrial projects.
Students obtain knowledge in given course in accordance with requirements and course programme.
Prerequisites
Any one

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Oral presentation of self-study

Credit: Active participation in seminars, elaboration and defense of the semestral project. Exam: Written form
Recommended literature
  • Časopis Logistika..
  • Obchodník: Měsíčník Hospodářských novin. ISSN 1210-6178..
  • GROS I., et al. Velká kniha logistiky.. Praha: VŠCHT, 2016. ISBN 978-80-7080-952-5.
  • JIRSÁK, P., M. MERVART a M. VINŠ. Logistika pro ekonomy - vstupní logistika.. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7357-958-6.
  • LAMBERT, D. M., J. R. STOCK a L. M. ELLRAM. Logistika. 2. vyd.. Brno: CP Books, 2005. ISBN 80-251-0504-0.
  • SIXTA, J. a M. ŽIŽKA. Logistika. Metody používané pro řešení logistických projektů.. Brno: Computer Press, 2009. ISBN 978-80-251-2563-2.
  • SIXTA, J. a V. MAČÁT. Logistika: teorie a praxe.. Brno: CP Books, 2005. ISBN 80-251-0573-3.


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