COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: STRATEGIC LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
BUS 356 C 6 3 0 0 3 6
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Artan Kadriaj
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time: A380 from 14:30-17:15
Course Description: The objective is to give students a managerial knowledge of basic concepts and principles. These include the management of core logistics functions, cost integration, supply chain management. It also includes relationships with suppliers, customers and other firm functions such as manufacturing and finance.
Course Objectives: Understand modern concepts and applications of logistics management in supply chain and global business environment. Develop skills in analyzing and solving logistics problems and making decisions in logistics planning and scheduling. Acquire skills in utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods and software applications in managing logistics function and logistics information systems.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 The Role of Logistics in the Economy and Organization
2 Customer Service
3 Purchasing
4 Materials Handling, Computerization and Packaging Issues
5 Export, Import Procedures
6 Transportation and Global Logistic
7 Inventory Concepts and Inventory Managements
8 Warehousing
9 Logistic Information Systems
10 Commercial Laws, International Trade Procedures
11 Supply Chain Management
12 Implementing Logistics Strategy
13 Guest Speaker and/or site visit
14 Final Exam
Prerequisite(s):
Textbook: Fundamentals of Logistics Management; Douglas M Lambert, James R Stock, Lisa M Ellram
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Where Can Operations Reduce Business Costs and Improve Service Effectiveness? Understand the “state-of-the-art” in logistics management and its implications for all levels of organization.
2 Learn to better manage your transportation, distribution and inventory functions Identify key elements of customer service and design the most profitable network
3 Collaborate with other managers in: supply chain and materials management, transportation and distribution, purchasing and inventory management
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
Bachelor in Business Administration (3 years) Program
1 Identify activities, tasks, and skills in management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics. 5
2 Apply key theories to practical problems within the global business context. 5
3 Demonstrate ethical, social, and legal responsibilities in organizations. 5
4 Develop an open minded-attitude through continuous learning and team-work. 5
5 Use technology to enable business growth and sustainability. 5
6 Analyze data to make effective decisions. 5
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)
1
30
Project
1
25
Final Exam
1
35
Attendance
10
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 3 48
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Assignments 1 9 9
Final examination 1 10 10
Other 0
Total Work Load:
125
Total Work Load/25(h):
5
ECTS Credit of the Course:
6