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Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Business Logistics & Supply Chain Management (2024/2025)
Teaching code
4S012433
Academic staff
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SECS-P/08 - MANAGEMENT
Period
Primo semestre LM dal Sep 30, 2024 al Dec 23, 2024.
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
The purpose of this course is to provide students with adequate knowledge of managerial, organizational, and operational techniques that allow them to understand the functioning and management of a supply chain, with particular attention to logistics flows. The main objective is to enable students to develop interaction and problem-solving skills related to specific issues discussed in the classroom from a strategic-managerial perspective, concerning the organization of transportation logistics, warehousing, distribution and reverse logistics.
By the end of the class, the student should demonstrate the ability to understand the role of logistics flows across a supply chain. Additionally, they should possess knowledge and comprehension of managerial tools and techniques to serve customers in business complex contexts, including the discussion of case studies and operational tools.
Prerequisites and basic notions
To attend the course, it is necessary to have basic knowledge of management.
Program
This course will examine how to manage and organize a supply chain in the context of current global competitiveness. Specifically, we will focus on how to organize the logistic movement of products or their components along the supply chain efficiently, effectively, and sustainably.
Course Objectives
Through the use of case studies and targeted discussions, the course will explore how the supply chain can be configured as a tool for business growth and market success. We will discuss the importance of aligning supply chain strategies with the logistics network to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability.
Course Contents
Logistics and Supply Chain: Analysis of the role of customer service within the supply chain.
Trade-off between Service Level and Logistic Costs: Examination of the compromises between service quality and cost management.
Transport and Intermodality: Study of transport strategies and intermodality to optimize movement and distribution.
Management and Analysis of Logistic Costs: In-depth look at techniques to manage and minimize costs along the supply chain.
Warehouse Activities: Exploration of warehouse management strategies and operations.
Supply Chain Strategies: From production to the final customer, including distribution and reverse logistics aspects.
Omnichannel and Last-Mile Management: Focus on the integration of various distribution channels and the effectiveness of customer logistics service.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
The teaching involves the interaction of various methods such as discussions, role-play, and mini-cases, supported by a Moodle platform. These activities will be accessible to all students. The material to be prepared includes everything in the e-learning area as well as the reference book.
Learning assessment procedures
The assessment for this course includes both written and oral components. The written exam entails solving a business case, in which students are required to answer theoretical questions and provide reasoned solutions to the presented company business scenario. The oral exam assesses the student's knowledge of the course material and it is mandatory.
Evaluation criteria
The evaluation criteria will be: competence in using technical vocabulary, the ability to identify logical and sustainable resolution paths, the ability to select management and operational tools and to assess their application within the logistical choices along the supply chain. The final evaluation is expressed in thirtieths and takes into account both the written test (evaluation 80%) and the oral exam (evaluation 20%).
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The final assessment is expressed in 30ths (written part evaluated 80% of total and oral part evaluated 20% of total).
Exam language
Italiano
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