| Academic year: | 2008-2009 |
| Course code module | FTEBABK32B |
| Semester: | 1st semester |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Study load (hours) | 84 |
| Theory (hours): | 30,00 |
| Practice/Exercises(hours): | |
| Other (hours): | |
| Part-time program: | 1 |
| Instructor(s) | August Blauwens
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| Language of instruction: | Dutch |
| Semester exam information: | exam in the 1st semester |
| Contract restriction information: | |
1. Prerequisites
*Algemene competenties
*Sequentiality
2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes)
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Analytical insight into logistics and transport
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Ability to deal with functional essentials and research methods
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Ready knowledge of logistics and transport, on a management level
3. Course content
1Transport in the supply chain
2 Just in time supply and zero stock
3 Optimization of consignment size in transport
4 Choice of transport mode
5 Cost calculation in transport companies
6 Waiting time in transport
7 Routing
8 Pricing for transport
9 Investment in vehicles
4. Teaching method
Direct contact: Lectures
5. Assessment method
Exam: Written, without oral presentation
6. Compulsory reading – study material
G. Blauwens, P. De Baere, E. Van de Voorde, Transport Economics, De Boeck, 2006, blz. 77-245.
7. Recommended reading - study material
Lambert, D.M. & Stock, J.R., Strategic Logistics Management, Irwin, 1993, 862 blz.
8. Tutoring