A Theory of Logistics and Supply Chain
Syllabus
- theoretical basis of logistics,
- knowledge of the elements of the logistics system,
- the characteristics of logistics subsystems,
- logistics chains and networks,
- planning the logistics chain,
- logistics outsourcing,
- detailed analysis of logistics subsystems,
- definition of supply chains and their management,
- logistics chain planning,
- flows that take place in supply chains,
- types of supply chains with an emphasis on lean and agile supply chains,
- risk management in the supply chain,
- management of relationships in the supply chain,
- digitization of the supply chain,
- tools for ensuring a successful supply chain (benchmarking, 5 whys, fishbone diagram)
- - Kaizen, - 5S, - benchmarking, - Kanban, - 20 Toyota keys, Six Sigma, Zero defect)
- environmental supply chains.
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Goals and competencies
Students get familiar with the general facts about the logistics and supply chain.
With the help of acquired knowledge, students are able to organize and optimize the whole logistics chain and individual segments of the supply chain.
Basic literature
| 1. Urbancl, B.: Oskrbovalne verige, Zavod IRC, Ljubljana, 2011 (izbrana poglavja). 2. Rajter, M. in Križman A.: Oskrbovalne verige, Zavod IRC, Ljubljana, 2010 (izbrana poglavja). 3. Ifeyinwa J. O., Frank O.: The Circular Supply Chain, Basic Principles and Techniques, Taylor and Francis Group, 2023. 4. Zelenika, R.: Logistički sustavi, Ekonomski fakultet u Rijeci, Rijeka, 2005, 714 str., ISBN 953-6148-43-9. 5. Rudd, J.: A practical guide to logistics, Kogan Page Limited, London, 2019, ISBN 9780749498818. 6. B. Grant, D., Trautrims, A., Yew W., C.: Sustainable logistics and supply chain management, KoganPage, 2017. 7. Achillas, C., D. Bochtis, D. D., Aidonis, D., Folinas, D.: Green supply chain management, Taylor & Francis, 2017. |