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Objectives and competences

The objectives of the course are: • Introduce green technologies and market trends • Theoretically define and practically support innovation in logistics systems or organizations • Present supportive environments for innovative solutions and concepts • Present methods for calculating the economic viability of investments in innovative green technologies Competences acquired by students: • They get to know the concept of innovation • Understand the importance of introducing innovations into logistics systems • Know the methods for calculating the economic viability of investments in green technologies • Know the specifics required by sustainable logistics systems

Content (Syllabus outline)

• Logistical systems and green technologies. • Innovation of the organization in the field of introduction of green technologies • Technological innovations opportunities and support instruments. • Economics of green technologies integration in to logistics systems. • Energy management in logistics organizations and new technological concepts. • Case studies of the technological innovation and implementation of green technologies and green energy sources.

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 and a part in a laboratory, 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: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: • able to select and prepare a plan for the introduction of green technologies in the logistics system • solving specific problems of introducing greens from the point of view of sustainable principles

Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes

Transferable/Key skills and other attributes: • the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to professional practice, • be able to critically evaluate different situations, the ability for generating and delivering comprehensive proposals in the field of green technologies, tehnological concepts and solutions.

Readings

Muneer, T., Kolhe, M. L. &Aisling D. (Eds.). (2017). Electric vehicles: prospects and challenges. Elsevier. McKinnon, A., Browne, M. & Whiteing, A. (Eds.). (2012). Green logistics: improving the environmental sustainability of logistics (2nd ed.). Kogan Page. Muneer, T., Gueymard, C., & Kambezidis, H. (2004). Solar radiation and daylight models: (with software available from companion web site) (2nd ed.). Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann. Makower, J. (2009). Strategies for green economy: opportunities and challenges in the new world of business. McGraw Hill. MacKinnon, D., Shaw, J., & Docherty, I. (2008). Diverging mobilities?: devolution, transport and policy innovation (1st ed.). Elsevier. Esty, D. C., & Winston, A. S. (2009). Green to gold: how smart companies use environmental strategy to innovate, create value and build competitive advantage (Revised and updated). J. Wiley & sons. Trainer, T. (2007). Renewable energy cannot sustain a consumer society. Springer.

Prerequisits

None

  • izr. prof. dr. MATJAŽ KNEZ

  • Written examination: 65
  • Collaboration in lectures: 5
  • Lab work: 5
  • Lab works: 5
  • Collaboration in tuorials: 20
  • E-tasks: 0

  • : 45
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  • Slovenian
  • Slovenian

  • ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL LOGISTICS - 3rd