Industrial Logistics

Code:

EM0060

Acronym:

LI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Management

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Industrial Engineering and Management
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEM	39	Syllabus since 2006/2007	5	-	6	45,5	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Within this course we provide students with an overview of the Logistics function. In particular, this course aims to develop the skills necessary to manage the logistics function, to set inventory levels and the respective control mechanisms, to design a supply network, to plan a warehouse, and to plan transport activities.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of this course students should be able to:

• Understand the role of the logistics function in organizations
• Design a supply network with the support of analytical models
• Plan a warehouse with the support of analytical models
• Plan the transportation process with the support of analytical models
• Establish the right inventory management policies and planning methods

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Basic training in Operational Research and Statistics.

Program

1. INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT:

• Definition of concepts in logistics and supply chain management. New challenges and trends in logistics and supply chain management. 

2. STRATEGY and NETWORK DESIGN:

• Strategy and decision making in logistics. Distribution channels. Service Level. Outsourcing.
• Overview of network design. Cost relationships. General approach for network design. Location models.

3. PLANNING and INVENTORY MANAGEMENT:

• Overview of inventory management. Inventory models. Materials Management. Integrated Requirements Planning.

4. WAREHOUSE:

• Overview of warehouse operations. Storage and handling systems - palletized. Storage and handling systems - non-palletized. Order picking and replenishment. Warehouse design.

5. TRANSPORT:

• Modal Choice. Overview of transport management. Road freight transport: vehicle selection. Road freight transport: vehicle costing. Road freight transport: planning and resourcing

Mandatory literature

Alcibíades Guedes, FEUP; Documentação de apoio a Logística (Disponível a partir da página web da unidade curricular)
jose crespo de carvalho (coordenador); Logística e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento, SÍLABO, 210. ISBN: 978-972-618-596-7

Complementary Bibliography

Christopher Martin; Logistics and supply chain management. ISBN: 0-273-63049-0
Ballou Ronald H.; Business logistics management. ISBN: 0-13-081262-5
Rushton Alan; Handbook of logistics and distribution management. ISBN: 0-7494-0588-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

A number of teaching methods are adopted:

In the theoretical classes:
M1) Exposition of contents and concepts. The learning process is based on study and conceptualization.

In the practical classes:
M2) Group preparation and discussion of practical case studies. The students have to understand the problem, to exploit the practical concepts and to consolidate the learning process, having to discuss and present their recommendations to the classroom;
M3) Group project based activity. The students have to design a warehouse, define the fleet size & mix and design a logistics system.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	65,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	35,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	86,00
Frequência das aulas	45,50
Trabalho de campo	30,50
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Do not exceed the limit of absent classes. Case Study / Group Assignments Resolution.

Calculation formula of final grade

Group Case study/Project resolution (35%) + Exam, open book (65%)

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Individual Case study/Project resolution (35%) + Exam, open book (65%)

Classification improvement

Exame Component: 2nd Exam, open book.
Practical, Distributed Component: Individual Case study/Project resolution