Logistics and forwarding

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module FTEMAJ0097 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: Instructor(s) Eddy Van de Voorde Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Analytical competencies *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Students should be capable of: presenting the management of finished products' freight flows in a clear way  applying the economic apparatus to freight flow management    3. Course content This course treats logistics at industrial economic as well as macro-economic level. At industrial economic level, logistics is dealt with from a chain approach (Supply Chain Management). Various topics, like physical distribution, stock management, forecasting and stock and handling systems are dealt with. The step towards macro-economic level is made by analysing company location choice. In this, the important trends that show up in globalised logistics and expedition are treated. The distinguishing role of Flanders as a logistics top region in Europe in this regard is important. Innovative logistics concepts, in particular those in relation to outsourcing, partnerships and value added logistics are extensively dealt with. 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures 5. Assessment method Exam: Oral, with written preparation 6. Compulsory reading – study material Course presentations available online 7. Recommended reading - study material nihil 8. Tutoring / laatste aanpassing: last update: 06/01/2010 15:58 liesbeth.opdenacker