Objectives and competences
Learn different trends in logistics techniques and technologies. Learn about technological processes. Learn to apply theory in praxis. Ability to expertly analyze, synthesize and anticipate solutions, and the ability to make judgments to make optimal decisions in logistics systems and logistics processes.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Logistics in tourism
Logistics in agriculture
Postal logistics
Logistics in event management
Sports logistics
Logistics in healthcare
Public sector logistics
Firefighting logistics
Humanitarian logistics
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures: students understand the theoretical frameworks of the course. Part of the lecture course is in a classroom while the rest is in the form of e-learning (e-lectures may be given via video-conferencing or with the help of specially designed e-material in a virtual electronic learning environment).
Tutorials: Students enhance their theoretical knowledge and are able to apply it. Part of the seminar is in a classroom while the rest is in the form of e-learning (e-tutorials may be given via video-conferencing or with the help of specially designed e-material in a virtual electronic learning environment).
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
learn about different trend in logistics techniques,
learn about different trend in logistics technologies,
learn about company 5.0.
Readings
• Lisec, A. (2022). Poštna logistika. Univerza v Mariboru, Univerzitetna založba. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fl.2.2022
• Lisec, A. (2022). Logistika v kmetijstvu. Univerza v Mariboru, Univerzitetna založba https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fl.3.2022
• Haavisto, I., Kovács, G., & Spens, K. (2016). Supply chain management for humanitarians: tools for practice. Kogan Page Publishers.
• Song, H. (2011). Tourism Supply Chain Management (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203804391
• Langabeer, J. R. (2008). Health care operations management: a quantitative approach to business and logistics. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Successful completion of e-lectures and e-tutorials is a prerequisite for entering the exam.
Written examination.70%
A seminar paper.30%
