Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Systematically enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of logistics costs and are able to apply it.
2. Acquire holistic approach to analysis of logistics costs and services and are able to critically evaluate it.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Introduction
2. Elements of logistics system
3. Logistics subsystems
4. Types of logistics costs
5. Logistics controlling
6. Methods of calculations
7. Tariffs and tariff systems in transport
8. Natural indicators in transport
9. Outsourcing in logistics
Learning and teaching methods
• lectures,
• case studies,
• seminar paper
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding:
Students:
1. Acquire comprehensive knowledge in the area of logistics costs.
2. Have a detailed knowledge of theories in the area of logistics outsourcing.
3. Are able to demonstrate a critical ethical dimension in their work.
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Get the ability to search for and synthesize new information from the field of logistics costs and logistics outsourcing in literature and praxis and to place them in appropriate professional frame.
2. Can identify key aspects of problem from different viewpoints and are able to find solutions.
3. Can investigate contradictory information and reasons for this.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Further develop skills and expertise in the use of knowledge in a specific working area.
2. Upgrade the ability to become an autonomous learner.
3. Upgrade the ability to apply information technology.
4. Can identify key aspects of problem from different viewpoints and are able to find solutions.
Practical skills:
Student:
1. Get practical experience in the field of logistics outsourcing.
2. Is able to act autonomously with minimal guidelines and supervision.
Readings
Obvezna študijska literatura (Compulsory textbooks):
1. Logožar, Klavdij. 2004. Poslovna logistika: elementi in podsistemi. Ljubljana: GV Izobraževanje.
2. Ekonomika logističnih sistemov, zapiski predavanj - elektronsko gradivo.
3. Zunanje oskrbovanje (outsourcing) v logistiki - elektronsko gradivo.
Additional information on implementation and assessment • written exam, 60%
• seminar paper, 30%
• active participation at tutorials 10%
• Written exam can be substituted with two tests during the study semester.
