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Objectives and competences

The objectives of the course are: - to understand the concepts of international logistics; - to understand the challenges and opportunities of international logistics management; - to examine critical challenges and risk levels associated with international logistics; - to identify different modes of transport and their characteristics in international logistics; - to identify and understand trends in the international logistics business. Competences acquired by students: - gain theoretical knowledge in the field of international logistics; - have an in-depth understanding of the critical challenges and levels of risks associated with international logistics that are important in managing international logistics; - know and understand the different modes of transport and their characteristics in international logistics; - understand trends in international logistics business.

Content (Syllabus outline)

- Concepts of international logistics - Management of international supply chains - Global trade flows - Incoterms and other international documents - Logistics processes in the international environment - International logistics infrastructure - International transport - International trends

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 can 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

Upon successful completion of this course, students can: - interpret the roles of logistics in the operation of the company in the international environment, - analyze international macroeconomic factors in logistics; - distinguish and evaluate the applicability of different forms of transport in international business; - analyze and interpret indicators of assessments of international logistics processes; - plan, organize and streamline the process of international transport, logistics and/or distribution.

Readings

Pierre A. D. (2021). Logistics: the Management of International Trade Operations (6th ed.). Cicero Books. Szymonik, A. (2014). International Logistics. Lodz University of Technology. Crandall, R. E., Crandall, W. R., & Chen, C. C. (2014). Principles of supply chain management. Informa. https://doi.org/10.1201/b17864 Ogorelc, A. (2004). Mednarodni transport in logistika. Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta.

Prerequisits

None.

  • red. prof. dr. BOJAN ROSI
  • izr. prof. dr. MARJAN STERNAD

  • Written examination: 70
  • Seminar presentation: 20
  • E-tasks: 10

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  • Slovenian, English
  • Slovenian, English

  • SYSTEM LOGISTICS - 2nd