Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Logistics and Distribution Management
Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish,
Teaching staff
By email request
Introduction
Logistics and Distribution Management goes around the strategic coordination of various components involved in the movement of goods, from production to consumption. It encompasses the planning, execution, and optimization of processes such as transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment. This discipline ensures that products reach the right place at the right time, minimizing costs and lead times while enhancing customer satisfaction. It's a vital aspect of modern business operations, with a focus on efficient resource utilization, seamless coordination, and the integration of technology for streamlined supply chain operations.
Pre-course requirements
None
Objectives
Discover the essential players and elements that constitute the backbone of efficient supply chains. Gain a comprehensive overview that highlights the significance of effective management for businesses. Explore this academic journey to understand the crucial role played by logistics and distribution in organizational success.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- 33 - To be able to search for, interpret and convey information.
- 36 - To interpret quantitative and qualitative data and apply mathematical and statistical tools to business processes.
- 39 - To acquire the ability to solve problems and make decisions based on relevant information, applying the appropriate methods and situating the problem within the organisation as a whole.
- 50 - To acquire the ability to relate concepts, analyse and synthesise.
- 52 - To develop interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- 65 - To acquire the ability to put knowledge into practice.
Learning outcomes of the subject
RA 1- To know all the key elements that are part of the supply chain, based on the logistics and distribution
RA 2- To be able to analyze situations in the supply chain and, together with others, develop a plan.
RA 3- To have a good understanding of the impacts of the logistics and distribution on the organization and their possible consequences.
Syllabus
- Introduction to Inventory
- Functions, types and inventory planning
- Introduction to Warehousing
- Processes and types and equipment of Warehouses
- Introduction to Transportation
- Modes of Transportation
- Incoterms and Customs
- Multimodal Transportation
- Introduction to Distribution
- Distribution Models
- Distribution Strategies
- Sustainability
- Trends
Teaching and learning activities
In person
On site classes, to go through the theory of the subject and to develop it in examples and business cases.
Group work, to develop and consolidate learned, with a final presentation from each group.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The evaluation consists of:
- 3 partial exams: each one consists of a theoretical part (TPT) and a practical part (PPT). The average grade of the three partial exams must be at least a 4 to pass the subject in the first attempt.
- Report of the visits (RV)
- Team project and its final presentation (TP).
Final grade = 10% TPT1 + 10% PPT1 + 10% TPT2 + 10% PPT2 + 10% TPT3 + 10% PPT3 + 10% RV + 30% TP
There is no final exam (for the first attempt).
In case of failing the subject in the first attempt, there will be a recovery exam that will carry a weight of 70% of the final grade and 30% from an individual project. The maximum grade in the second attempt is 7.
Bibliography and resources
ISE Supply Chain Logistics Management. Donald Bowersox. (fifth edition)
Operations Management: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management. Jay Heizer, Barry Render, Chuck Munson (12th edition)