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Objectives and competences

The objective of this course is to provide students: -acquire basic knowledge about processes and the role of processes in understanding logistics. -get to know basic principles of logistic process analysis and basic approaches to their control. -acquire basic approaches / tools for identification, analysis and visualisation of logistic processes, -understant the concept of process thinking and approach as well as its integration in logistics and relation to supply chain and sustainable development. Key competences: -get theoretical knowledge of process thinking and approach -get theoretical knowledge of basic and supportive logistics processes -ability to identify and visualise processes and process mapping -ability for basic analysis of logistics processes -ability to propose process improvements

Content (Syllabus outline)

Basic areas of the course are: • Introduction in process thinking and transition from functional to process organisation • BAsic definitions and structure of (logistics) processes • Logistics processes and added value • Logistics as a process and key logistic processes • Basics of logistics process mapping and visualization • Criteria for analysis of logistics processes • Basic tools for analysis and optimisitn logistics processes • The role of logistics processes within supply chain in real business and trensition towards new EU industrial priorities (digitalisation and sustainability) • Greening of business processes

Learning and teaching methods

This course uses a range of teaching methods including lectures, discussion groups, videos and films, case studies, student presentation and independent study of students. 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

Student is able to: Development of knowledge and understanding • process thinking and understanding of logistics as a process, • describe and simple analysis of logistics processes with appropriate tools • visualize processes, identify inputs, outputs and distractions • understand the role of logsitics processes in supply chains in modern world and relate it with sustainability

Readings

Osnovna literature / Essential sources: • Kramar, U. (2014). Osnove logistike : skripta za predmet. 1. izd. Fakulteta za logistiko. Izbrana poglavja iz/Some Chapters from: • Rushton, A., Croucher, P. & Baker, P. (2017). The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management (6h ed.). Kogan Page. • Slack, N., Brandon-Jones, A. & Burgess, N. (2022). Operations Management (10th ed.)Pearson. • Kovačič, A. & Bosilj-Vukšič, V. (2005). Management poslovnih procesov: Prenova in informatizacija poslovanja. GV založba.

Prerequisits

There are no prerequisites for this course.

  • izr. prof. dr. MATEVŽ OBRECHT

  • Written examination: 70
  • Active cooperation at lectures: 15
  • Seminar paper: 15
  • E-tasks: 0

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  • ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL LOGISTICS - 1st