Logistics in Entrepreneurship
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Course informations
| Study program level |
Undergraduate |
| Study program |
Entrepreneurship |
| Study program direction |
Entrepreneurship |
| Course year |
2. |
| Course semester |
IV |
| Course status |
Core |
| ECTS |
5 |
| Lectures (h) |
45 |
| Excercises (h) |
15 |
| Seminars (h) |
- |
Course objectives
- Introduce students with basic theoretical assumptions and logistic concepts.
- Linking basic logistic concepts with the organization of business logistic systems in companies.
- In the examples, demonstrate the possibilities of applying logistics methods and techniques in companies.
- Valorize and select an adequate type of transport means and distribution channels taking account the set terms and conditions
Course outcomes
The name of the learning outcomes set: Logistic systems and processes
Level: 6
- Identify the importance of logistics processes in the functioning of the company
- Monitor internal and external environments and tailor your own business to market needs in accordance to the logistics process
- Explain the meaning and application of incoterms in international business
- Identify and interpret supply types
The name of the learning outcomes set: Integral logistics
Level: 6
- Review logistic system costs.
- Identify the wishes and needs of the logistic service users
- Recommend solutions to reduce the dissatisfaction of logistics service users
The name of the learning outcomes set: Distribution, transportation and storage
Level: 6
- Select the appropriate distribution channel for a particular product
- Select an appropriate type of warehouse suitable for a specific product type
- Apply a logistic model of service support
- Evaluate the characteristics of certain branches of traffic
Course content
Introduction to the logistics of entrepreneurship. Purpose of logistics and definition of the need to introduce business logistics. Logistic systems. Characteristics of logistic concept: Packaging types and logistics unit of packaging, transport system. Business logistics in the institutional aspects: organization of business logistics, logistics concept and logistic services companies. Transport economy institutions for providing logistic services. Logistics in new management concepts. Rules of interpretation of trade terms of the International Chamber of Commerce.
