EPOKA UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
COURSE SYLLABUS
2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE INFORMATIONCourse Title: STRATEGIC LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT |
| Code | Course Type | Regular Semester | Theory | Practice | Lab | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS 356 | B | 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 |
| Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: | Dr. Nurul Retno Nurwulan nnurwulan@epoka.edu.al , Tuesday, 13:30-16:00 |
| Second Course 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: | Compulsory |
| Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) | Bachelor in International Marketing and Logistics Management (3 years) |
| Classroom and Meeting Time: | EB31 Thursday 12:45-15:30 |
| Code of Ethics: |
Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline" |
| Attendance Requirement: | 75% |
| 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. |
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BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
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| 1 | Identify how logistics affects the economy and profitability for corporations |
| 2 | Show the central role that customer service plays in an organization’s marketing and logistics exports |
| 3 | Understand how logistics contributes to value creation |
| 4 | Understand the issues of transportation costs and performance measurement |
| 5 | Understand new strategic challenges in logistics and supply chain management |
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COURSE OUTLINE
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| Week | Topics |
| 1 | The Role of Logistics in the Economy and Organisation. Introduction to logistics, the definition of logistics. The role of Logistics in the economy, and organization. Key logistics activities and the relationship of logistics activities and logistics costs. Future challenges of logistics. Douglas Lambert, James R. Stock, Lisa M. Ellram. Fundamentals of Logistics, pp. 2-48 |
| 2 | Customer Service. Definition of customer service. Elements of customer service and importance for gaining strategic advantage. How to establish a CS strategy. Developing and reporting CS standards. Improving customer service performance. Douglas Lambert, James R. Stock, Lisa M. Ellram. Fundamentals of Logistics, pp. 49-74 |
| 3 | Export-Import Procedures, INCOTERMS. Export-import trade. Documentation framework - aligned document system. International business contracts. Uniform customs & practice for documentary credits. Foreign Exchange Regulations and Formalities. Customs clearance Export/Import of cargo. Processing an export order. Containerisation. G Rama Gopal. Export-Import Procedures documentation and logistics. pp. 12-103. QUIZ 1 |
| 4 | Logistics and Supply chain management. What is channel distribution? The evolution of channels of distribution. The discrepancy of assortment and sorting. The control of its distribution channel. The manufacturer's perspective. Channel performance measurement. Potential qualitative measures. Douglas Lambert, James R. Stock, Lisa M. Ellram. Fundamentals of Logistics, pp. 504-515. QUIZ 2 |
| 5 | Sustainable warehousing. The environmental impact if warehouses. The roles and functions of warehouses. Warehouse’s location. Handling equipment. Assessing the impact. Social dimensions of sustainability. David B. Grant, Alexander Trautrims, Chee Yew Wong. Sustainable Logistics and supply chain. pp. 92-115. QUIZ 3 |
| 6 | Sustainable purchasing and procurement. The role of procurement in the supply chain. What is sustainable procurement? Drivers and barriers to sustainable procurement. Sustainability labels and certifications. Comparing purchasing options. David B. Grant, Alexander Trautrims, Chee Yew Wong. Sustainable Logistics and supply chain. pp. 155-176. QUIZ 4 |
| 7 | Reverse Logistics and recycling. Circular economy and regulations. Product recovery options. Reverse logistics. Recycling. David B. Grant, Alexander Trautrims, Chee Yew Wong. Sustainable Logistics and supply chain. pp. 179-207. QUIZ 5 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Transportation and Global Logistics Time and place utility. Factors influencing transportations costs and pricing. Carrier characteristics and services. global issues. Carrier pricing and related issues. Logistics and traffic management. . Inbound and outbound transportation. Douglas Lambert, James R. Stock, Lisa M. Ellram. Fundamentals of Logistics, pp. 215-263. QUIZ 6 |
| 10 | Ports and their role in Logistics. Dry ports in concept and practice. Intramodality and seaport inland access. benefits of dry ports. Port-centric logistics in concept and practice. Contemporary business environment of ports. Port-centric logistics in practice. Container hub ports. Logistics hub in perspective. Application of logistics hubs to container ports. Dong Wook Song, Photis M Pnayides Maritime Logistics pp. 227 - 287. |
| 11 | Inventory Concepts and Inventory Management. Financial aspects of inventory strategy. Inventory corporate profitability. Calculating inventory carrying costs. Improving inventory management. ABC Analyses. Forecasting. Order processing/inventory systems. Douglas Lambert, James R. Stock, Lisa M. Ellram. Fundamentals of Logistics, pp. 147-180. QUIZ 7 |
| 12 | Logistics Information Systems. How do customer orders enter the firms order processing function? Advanced order processing systems. EDI (electronic data Interchange). Integrating order processing and the company’s' logistics management information system. Basic need for information. Designing the information system.Douglas Lambert, James R. Stock, Lisa M. Ellram. Fundamentals of Logistics, pp. 76-110. QUIZ 8 |
| 13 | Sustainable logistics and supply chain management strategy. Concepts of corporate strategy. Theoretical motivations underlying corporate and sustainable strategy. Sustainable logistics and supply chain performance measurement. Environmental management systems. Assessing sustainable choices and initiatives. David B. Grant, Alexander Trautrims, Chee Yew Wong. Sustainable Logistics and supply chain. pp. 251-276. QUIZ 9 |
| 14 | Implementing Logistics Strategy. What is strategy and strategy planning? Why strategy is important to logistics. Mission statements. The hierarchy planning. Linking strategy with corporate strategy. The organizational planning process. Future challenges and critical issues in the strategic planning process. Douglas Lambert, James R. Stock, Lisa M. Ellram. Fundamentals of Logistics, pp. 547-580. QUIZ 10 |
| Prerequisite(s): | |
| Textbook(s): | Sustainable logistics and supply chain management 3rd edition By David Grant , Alexander Trautrims and Chee Yew Wong (2022) |
| Additional Literature: | Fundamentals of Logistics Management by Douglas M Lambert, James R Stock, Lisa M Ellram. Export-Import Procedures documentation and logistics by Rama Gopal. Maritime Logistics by Dong-wook Song & Photis Panayides. |
| Laboratory Work: | |
| Computer Usage: | |
| Others: | No |
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
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| 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 organisation. |
| 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 |
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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. | 5 |
| 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 |
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COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
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| Method | Quantity | Percentage |
| Midterm Exam(s) |
1
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30
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| Quiz |
10
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2
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| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Attendance |
10
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| Total Percent: | 100% |
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ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
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| 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 | 20 | 20 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 1 | 14 | 14 |
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Total Work Load:
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150 | ||
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Total Work Load/25(h):
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6 | ||
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ECTS Credit of the Course:
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6 | ||
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CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER
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No justification for any kind of absences. Grade is not for bargain, students can appeal the grades if they believe there were human errors in the grading. Inappropriate behavior and misconduct (screaming/yelling/shouting/belittling at the lecturer and/or teaching assistant, watching videos/youtube/tiktok during lectures, playing online games during lectures, playing cards during lectures, stalking/terrorizing/threatening verbally/physically/psychologically the lecturer and/or teaching assistant, etc.) will be subject to student disciplinary procedure. |