Logistics and Distribution

Code	17375
Year	1
Semester	S2
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	OT(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area	Management
Entry requirements	N/A
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.
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
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.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.