Base Knowledge
n.a.
Teaching Methodologies
The following teaching methodologies are used in this curricular unit: 1) Verbal methods (say), making use of the following educational resources: Exposition, Explanation, and Dialogue; 2) Active methodologies (do), making use of the following educational resources: Preparation and discussion of practical case studies and group assignment.
Learning Results
Intended learning outcomes (knowledge, skills and competences to be developed by the students): The aim is to give students an integrated view of the logistics function: inbound and outbound and across the Supply Chain. At the end of this subject, students should be able to:
a. Designing organizational models of the logistic function;
b. Understand the importance of logistics and supply chain management for the competitiveness of a company;
c. Understand trade-offs between the various types of costs, especially information and communication systems, inventory, transportation and facilities.
d. Plan, operate and conduct integrated planning solutions, warehousing, transportation, and stock management, on the level of supply and distribution
e. Establish adequate inventory levels and designing a logistics network.
Program
1. Logistic System
1.1. The evolution and the concept of logistics
1.2. Logistics vs logistics management
1.3. The logistics system components
1.4. The logistics function in company
1.5. Logistics costs and and customer service
2. Management of Supply Chain
2.1. Key elements of the supply chain
2.2. Supply chain management
2.3. Evaluation and development of suppliers
3. Integrated Planning and Inventory Management.
3.1. Planning tools
3.2. Design of the structure of logistics systems
3.3. Inventory Management models.
3.4. Integrated planning needs.
4. Location of facilities and storage systems
4.1. Factors influencing the facility location decision;
4.2. Location Methods
4.3.. Physical description and organization of warehouses
4.4. Layout types of warehouses and storage solutions
4.5. Handling equipment
5. Physical Distribution:
5.1. Distribution networks;
5.2. Transportation modes;
5.3. Distribution contract
Grading Methods
- - 100 - 100.0%
- - 1 written test - 50.0%
- - Working paper - 50.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
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Crespo de Carvalho, J., et al. (2010). Logistica e Gestao da Cadeia de Abastecimento, Edigoes Silabo.
Mangan, J., Lalwani, C., Butcher, T. e Javadpour, R. (2012). Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (2nd ed.),
Wiley. Simchi-Levi, D., Kaminsky, P. e Simchi-Levi, E. (2009). Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies (3rd ed.), McGraw-Hill.
Christopher, M., 2011, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 4a edicao, Pitman Publishing.
Pinto, J. (2010). Gestão de Operações – Na Indústria e nos Serviços (3.ª ed.). Lisboa: Lidel.
Pinto, J. (2014). Lean Management Lisboa: Lidel.