Logistics
Objectives
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
Recognize how logistics contribute to value creation;
Recognize how logistics affect the economy and efficiency of organizations;
Contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of logistics systems;
Recognize and participate proactively in logistics activities management and implementation, namely, inventory, procurement and sourcing, warehousing and transportation management, to promote a better logistics system performance;
Recognize how decision making integration in the management of logistics activities contributes to improving the performance of logistics systems;
Measure and control performance of the logistics systems.
Analyze and discuss cases, problems and issues regarding the requirements and logistics options.
Apply general logistics terminology.
Work collaboratively in a group.
General characterization
Code
13238
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Ana Paula Ferreira Barroso, Virgínia Helena Arimateia de Campos Machado
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 84
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
Chopra S., Supply Chain Management. Strategy, Planning and Operations, Pearson Global Edition, 7ª ed., 2021, Harlow.
Ghiani G., Laporte G., Musmanno R., Introduction to Logistics Systems Management: With Microsoft Excel and Python Examples, Wiley, 3ª ed., 2022.
Harrison A., Skipworth H., van Hoek R., Aitken J., Logistics Management and Strategy, Pearson, 6ª edition, 2019, Harlow.
Lyons K., Farrington B., Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Pearson Education,
7ª ed., 2016.
Murphy P.R., Kneymeyer A.C., Contemporary Logistics, Pearson, 12ª ed., 2018, New York.
Silver E.A., Pyke D.F. e Thomas D., Production Management In Supply Chains, 4ª ed., Taylor & Francis LTD, 2017, Boca Raton.
Tompkins, J.A., et al., Facilities Planning, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010, 4ª ed., Hoboken.
Teaching method
The curricular unit is taught in lectures and labs. In lectures, with a charge of 1,5 hours/week, key concepts, methodologies and techniques are explained based on examples. In labs, with a charge of 2,5 hours/week, exercises and case studies are resolved, allowing students to gain a deeper understanding of the subjects as well as developing reasoning skills. Sessions are complemented by required readings and case studies developed by students. Attention is given to the oral presentation and written project.
Evaluation method
The curricular unit assessment will be based on two closedbook tests (T1 e T2) and one work (W).
Final Grade = 0,4 T1 + 0,4 T2 + 0,2 W
To be exempted from the final exam, the student must obtain a grade equal to or greater than 9.50:
- on the average of closedbook tests.
- on the Final Grade.
The grade for each of the assessment components is rounded to the nearest hundredth.
Attendance is obtained by obtaining a grade equal to or greater than 9.50 in the work.
It is only permitted to use a scientific calculating machine.
Subject matter
1. Logistics basic concepts. Value added role of logistics. Logistic activities and costs.
2. Inventory management. Pareto law.
Deterministic models for items under independent demand. Safety inventories.
3. Procurement and sourcing.
4. Demand management. Challenges of collaboration with customers and management levers to improve coordination.
5. Warehouse management. Storage layout planning. Order picking operations.
6. Transportation management. Transportation modes. Logistics platforms. Transportation vs inventory management.
7. Reverse logistics. Objectives, motivations and dimensions.
8. Information Technology.
9. Logistics performance evaluation models.