Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Systematically enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of business logistics and are able to apply it.
2. Acquire holistic approach to analysis of logistics processes in international environment and are able to critically evaluate it.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Characteristics of the transport and logistics markets
• International maritime and air transport
• International inland transport
• Combined and multimodal transport
• Freight Integrators and intermodal transport
• EU Common transport policy
• Business logistics management
• Logistics outsourcing
• Global supply chain management
• Insurance and other logistics services
Learning and teaching methods
- lectures;
- case studies;
- seminar paper
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding:
Students:
1. Acquire comprehensive knowledge in the area of business logistics.
2. Have a detailed knowledge of theories in the area of logistics processes in international environment.
3. Develop skills to review the gained results in the field of international business logistics.
4. Are aware of personal and professional responsibility in the field of international business logistics.
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Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Get the ability to search for and synthesize new information from the field of business logistics in literature and praxis and to place them in appropriate professional frame.
2. Can investigate contradictory information and reasons for this.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Upgrade the ability to become an autonomous learner.
2. Upgrade the ability to apply information technology.
3. Are efficient in self-evaluation.
4. Can select and manage information with minimal guidelines.
Practical skills:
Student:
1. Get practical experience in the field of international logistics services.
2. Is able to act autonomously with minimal guidelines and supervision.
Readings
Logožar, Klavdij. 2004. Poslovna logistika: elementi in podsistemi. Ljubljana: GV Izobraževanje.
Ogorelc, Anton. 2004. Mednarodni transport in logistika. Maribor: EPF.
Additional information on implementation and assessment - written exam; 60%
- seminar paper; 30%
- active participation at tutorials; 10%
- Written exam can be substituted with two tests during the study semester.
