COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: STRATEGIC LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
BUS 356	D	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:	Florian Tahiri
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:	E314 from 11:30-14:15
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	Concepts of Logistic, The role in The Economy and Organization
2	Integrated Logistic and Supply Chain
3	Customer Service
4	Inventory Management, Procurement
5	Freight Transport, planning and resourcing
6	Warehousing and Storage
7	Operational Management, Cost and Performance Management
8	Commercial Laws, International Trade Procedures
9	Export, Import Procedures
10	Logistic Information Systems
11	Single Window Model
12	Managing Logistic Internationally
13	Implementing Logistic Strategy
14	Guest Speaker: Logistics Today

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 International Marketing and Logistics Management (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.	4
6	Synthesize creativity needed for marketing notion with scientific method and numerical skills, for achieving business sustainability.	5
7	Apply the concepts and structures of modern marketing in global context at private and public sectors.	5
8	Integrate the management of logistics, supply chain and in total operations with corporate goals and strategies.	5

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	35
Project	1	20
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