Objectives and competences
The objectives of the course are to:
• define a transport network and its elements,
• present procedures of planning transport activities and needed resources,
• theoretically define and practically show characteristics and procedures of planning and maintaining the vehicle park and rolling stock,
• present the flow of information and IT use in planning and performing transport activities,
• define the time aspect of transport planning, route selection and scheduling,
• theoretically present and practically show systems of tracking and tracing,
• theoretically present and practically show route management,
• theoretically explain potential issues in last kilometre deliveries.
Competences acquired by students:
• understand the concepts of transport networks,
• know how to plan all transport activities ,
• understand the importance of selecting resources and how to use them for transport success,
• know the modern solutions used in transport planning,
• know how to make work and delivery schedules,
• know how to make itineraries,
• know how to place transport in distribution networks,
• know the specifics required by urban environments.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Transport network.
2. Planning transport aktivnosti, the needed resources and choosing a modality.
3. Fleet design and maintenance of rolling stock.
4. Information flow in transport and IT support.
5. Timing of transport and transportation activities, work planning and resource utilization.
6. Choice of transport routes and schedules, tracking and tracing.
7. Reorganization of the (distribution) network.
8. Cargo consolidation in connection with transport.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and understanding:
After completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• plan transport operations in the transport network,
• support processes such as modality selection and resource management,
• use modern technologies and IT support in the field of transport planning,
• solve specific delivery problems.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:
• the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to professional practice.
Readings
Reis, V., & Macário, R. (2019). Intermodal freight transportation. Elsevier.
Prokop, D. J. (2022). Transportation operations management (1st ed.). Elsevier.
Vanek, F. M., Angenent, L. T., Banks, J. H., Daziano, R. A. & Turnquist, M. A. (2014). Sustainable transportation system engineering. Mc Graw Hill Education.
Varun, S. (2019). A practical guide to shipping & freight forwarding: your key to success in the shipping industry. Amazon.
Jereb, B., Skok, D., Šafran, M., & Škornik, M. (2010). Programi za logistike: verzija 10.12 (1. izd.). Fakulteta za logistiko, Laboratorij za informatiko.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Completion of e-lectures and e-tutorials is a prerequisite for entering the exam
• Written examination.70%
• Grade from e-lectures.5%
• Grade from laboratory tutorials.10%
• Grade from e-tutorials.15%
