Teaching Methodologies
The course unit is characterised by the integration of diverse teaching-learning methodologies, to create appropriate moments for different student profiles. The methodologies include teamwork, case analysis, discussion, active student-centred methodologies, connection to the professional context and development of applied work, promoting autonomy, critical thinking and analytical skills in different contexts.
Classes have a theoretical component and a theoretical-practical component. Theoretical classes adopt a partially expository format, in which the teacher systematises the topics of the class. As the analysis of the issues progresses, the teacher raises questions relating these subjects to real situations from their experience or the students’ experience, to promote more active participation by the students.
The theoretical-practical classes will simulate professional tasks geared towards problem-solving activities, most of which will be carried out in groups of students. These activities may involve the analysis of case studies to discuss and find possible solutions to specific situations.
Case studies: in which an analysis of solutions in a professional context is made to solve complex problems;
Group learning: in which students are divided into groups to solve a specific problem and learn to work efficiently as a team;
Discussion: involves an exchange of ideas in groups of approximately 5 to 20 students;
Practical work: students develop solutions to practical problems presented to them or carry out practical project work;
Written and oral presentation of reports: students present specific topics, reports or assignments in written and/or oral form.
Active moments: flipped learning, jigsaw activities, and think pair share.
Learning Results
At the end of the course unit, students should be able to:
Describe organisations’ supply chains and their physical and informational flows, and explain their role in value creation
Discuss the main processes and activities inherent to logistics and supply chains
Evaluate logistics chain management (planning, transport, storage and handling of goods) and justify improvement measures
Evaluate service management in the supply chain
Plan distribution routes, transport operations and the location of logistics infrastructure based on optimisation models
Program
1 – Logistics and the Supply Chain
Logistics Management. The Supply Chain (SC). Logistics Attributes. Logistics Activities. Collaborative Management in the SC. Types of SC.
2- Transport
The Role of Transport. Modes of transport and their characteristics. Trade-offs in planning. Logistics Platforms and Dry Ports. Route Planning. Transport Problems. Flow Models.
3- Storage Management in the Supply Chain
Types of Warehouses. Storage Operations. Storage and Handling Systems. Desing. Layout. Purchasing.
4- Information and Communication Technology in the Supply Chain
Basic communication (EDI, barcodes, RFID, order processing). Warehouse and inventory management systems. Fleet management systems. E-commerce. ICT in SC management.
5- Service Logistics
The Nature of Services. Service Flow Management.
6- Decision Models in the Supply Chain
Infrastructure location problems.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Silvino Dias CapitãoGrading Methods
- - Group Projects - 40.0%
- - Exam - 60.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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Costa, J., Dias, J., & Godinho, P. (2017). Logística (2ª ed.). Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra. (ISBN 978-989-26-1467-0)
Gleissner, H., & Femerling, J. (2013). Logistics: Basics – exercises – case studies. Springer (ISBN 978-3-319-01769-3).
Grant, D., et al. (2006). Fundamentals of logistics management. McGraw-Hill.
Munson, C. (2013). The supply chain management casebook: Comprehensive coverage and best practices in SCM. Pearson Education Ltd.
Rushton, A., Croucher, P., & Baker, P. (2010). The handbook of logistics and distribution management (4th ed.). Kogan Page. (ISBN 978-0- 7494-5714-3)
Wilding, R. (2020). Supply chains in action: A case study collection in supply chain, logistics, procurement and operations management.
Kogan Page. (ISBN 9780749483708)