BPH_ABLT Business Logistics

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Ondřej Částek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Ing. Radoslav Škapa, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Ing. Eva Švandová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Ing. Ondřej Částek, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Ing. Radoslav Škapa, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Eva Švandová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Radoslav Škapa, Ph.D.
Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Vlasta Radová
Supplier department: Department of Business Management – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Tue 16:00–17:50 S313, except Tue 19. 9., except Tue 7. 11.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
BPH_ABLT/01: Tue 18:00–19:50 S313, except Tue 19. 9., except Tue 7. 11., O. Částek, R. Škapa, E. Švandová
Prerequisites
BPH_ACEC Corporate Economics
For BPH_ABLT Business logistics, students need basic knowledge of business economics/management. For that reason, BPH_ACEC Corporate Economics is set as a prerequisite for BPH_ABLT. Similar introductory courses to business management completed at other universities are also accepted as fulfilling the prerequisite. Students are advised to register for Business logistics in the third year of bachelor studies.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 24 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 3/24, only registered: 0/24, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/24
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Business Logistics is the introductory graduate course. The objective of the course is to give students a managerial knowledge of basic logistics concepts and principles. The first part of the course focuses on the logistics of an individual firm. Emphasis is placed on the analysis, planning, and management of activities that serve to value-add to the strategic positioning of a firm to increase its competitive position.
The second part of the course aims to long term relationships with customers and suppliers i.e. supply chain management (SCM). Therefore the distinction between logistics and supply chain management is examined in the first step and a framework for supply chain management is discussed afterwards. As successful SCM requires cross-functional integration of key business processes within the all network members, the key business processes are analysed. Emphasis is placed on aligning effective marketing strategy and SCM with overall business strategy. Special attention of the course is paid to the ablity of students to examine information and communication technologies and to environmental issues in logistics.
The third part of the course focuses the international logistics, it emphasizes the differences to domestic logistic operations and explains in detail the drivers of international logistics, the reasons why do government get involved in it and what are the consequences and also the terms of sale and of payment with special attention to documents and their flow.
Learning outcomes
The students will be able to:
- explain the logic of logistic principles (such as total cost concept or customer service) in transportation, warehousing, production and in purchasing and distribution.
- critically assess the new technologies and trends in logistics/SCM.
- apply the selected managerial and business methods and tools used in logistics/SCM.
Syllabus
  • Topic no.1: Introduction
  • - Class overview and orientation
  • - Definition of logistics
  • - Logistics activities and its importance for the economy
  • - Distinction between logistics and supply chain management
  • - Logistics terminology
  • Topic no. 2: Logistics principles
  • - System approach and logistics
  • - Goals, processes and task of logistics
  • - Understanding logistics and customer service
  • - Overall optimization and cost trade-offs
  • Topic no. 3: Order processing & logistics information systems
  • - Order cycle
  • - Methods of demand forecasting
  • - EDI
  • - Typology of IS in companies
  • - Methods of products identification
  • Topic no. 4: Inventory and warehouse management
  • - Scope and function of inventory control
  • - Reasons for maintaining inventories
  • - Inventory cost
  • - Base and safety stocks
  • - Modern warehousing functions, goals and tools
  • - ABC Analysis
  • - Economic order quantity
  • Topic no. 5: Logistics in production
  • - Make or buy decision
  • - Operation management
  • - Optimization and simulation
  • - Capacity planning
  • Topic no. 6: Supply Chain Management
  • - Marketing functions
  • - Logistics functions and processes
  • - Influence of the supply chain on major company's activities (product design, manufacturing, financial planning)
  • - Outsourcing and 4PLs
  • - Partnership Success and Failure Factors
  • Topic no. 7: Purchasing and distribution
  • - Analysis of network structure - typology
  • - Strategic role of purchasing
  • - Supplier Selection and evaluation
  • Topic no. 8: Logistics and the environment
  • - Modes of transportation
  • - Negative externalities of logistics
  • - Reverse logistics Topic no. 9: Global view on logistics - Specifics of international logistics - Drivers of international logistics - Characteristics of important logistic regions Topic no. 10: Governments’ involvement in logistics - Why do governments get involved in logistics - What is their role - What is their impact Topic no. 11: Terms of sale and of payment - Incoterms - Bill of Lading - Documentary Letter of Credit (regular, advised, confirmed) - Other methods of payment Topic. no. 12: Documentation flow in international logistics - Purpose, role and significance of documentation in logistics operations - Influence of IT on documentation flow and its costs - Particular documents in logistics (air waybill, inland bill of lading, hazmat bill of lading, carnets, dock receipts, certificate of origin, others)
Literature
    required literature
  • Choi, Thomas Y., and others (eds), The Oxford Handbook of Supply Chain Management (2021; online edn, Oxford Academic, 6 Aug. 2020), https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/38568
  • MURPHY, Paul Regis and A. Michael KNEMEYER. Contemporary logistics. Global edition. Harlow, England: Pearson, 2018, 1 online. ISBN 9781292218014. URL info
    recommended literature
  • HARRISON, Alan, Remko I. van HOEK and Heather SKIPWORTH. Logistics management and strategy : competing throuhg the supply chain. 5th ed. Harlow: Pearson, 2014, xxx, 427. ISBN 9781292004150. info
  • DAVID, Pierre A. International logistics : the management of international trade operations. 4th ed. Berea, OH: Cicero books, 2013, xxvi, 693. ISBN 9780989490603. info
  • BOWERSOX, Donald J., David J. CLOSS and M. Bixby COOPER. Supply chain logistics management. 3rd ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2010, xiv, 498. ISBN 9780071276177. info
  • SCHÖNSLEBEN, Paul. Integral logistics management : operations and supply chain management in comprehensive value-added networks. 3rd ed. Boca Raton: Auerbach Publications, 2007, xxx, 1033. ISBN 9781420051940. info
Teaching methods
The teaching method will be a combination of lecture and class discussions on assigned topics. That means the students are expected to attend the classes regularly and to study during the semester continuously.
Assessment methods
The final exam is a combination of two written test. They take place in the middle and the end of the semester. Students can take the exam provided that she/he defended successfully their team project on a given topic. The course can be taken in a distant form, i.e. by self-studying the materials. A seminar paper will then replace the presentation. However, the ideal solution is for the student to take a similar course abroad, which will be recognised as equivalent.
Any copying, recording or leaking tests, use of unauthorized tools, aids and communication devices, or other disruptions of objectivity of exams (credit tests) will be considered non-compliance with the conditions for course completion as well as a severe violation of the study rules. Consequently, the teacher will finish the exam (credit test) by awarding grade "F" in the Information System, and the Dean will initiate disciplinary proceedings that may result in study termination.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2024.
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