| Code |
17375
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S2
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
OT(15H)/TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Management
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Entry requirements |
N/A
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Learning outcomes |
1. Understand the importance of effective logistics operations management and supply chain management.
2. Understand the main concepts and evolution of logistics.
3. Be able to select the inventory policy that best fits the company’s context.
4. Be able to define the warehouse layout and plan the main warehousing activities.
5. Be able to select and plan transport models appropriate to the operational context.
6. Be able to design the supply network to optimize its performance.
7. Understand the main information systems and digital technologies that can be used for logistics management.
8. Understand the main concepts of sustainable logistics.
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Syllabus |
1. Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management
2. Inventory Management and Warehousing
3. Transport Management
4. Location Strategies and Decisions
5. Information Systems and Digital Technologies in Supply Chain Management
6. Sustainable Supply Chains
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Main Bibliography |
R. H. Ballou; Business Logistic/Supply Chain Management: Planning, Organizing, and Controlling the Supply Chain, Prentice Hall, 2004
Carvalho, J. C. (2010), Logística e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento, Edições Sílabo.
Christopher, M. (2016), Logistics & Supply chain Management, 5th edition, Prentice Hall.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
This course runs over one academic semester and includes 60 contact hours with the instructor: 45 hours of theoretical-practical classes and 15 hours of tutorial/supervision sessions. Classes will follow a PBS (Problem-Based Solving) learning approach. Assessment is carried out through one individual written test (50%), one group practical project (40%), and individual practical exercises conducted during classes (10%). Students must obtain an overall average grade above 9.5/20 to pass the course. All assessment components must be completed, and each component must be passed with at least 6/20 for students to be eligible for the exam. Grade improvement is only possible through a final exam. Submission and oral presentation of the practical project are mandatory.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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