Course code MežZ3060

Credit points 3

Forest Industry Logistics

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures22

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes10

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation24.09.2013

Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing

Course developers

author

Sigita Alksne

Dr. silv.

author lect.

Andrejs Domkins

Mg. sc. ing.

Course abstract

Course of study for gaining theoretical knowledge to be used in practical work, to recognize the supply chain logistics structure and elements to draw up plans for the forest sector in operation of logistics systems of economic and environmental apspektus, capture and analyze the continuous changes in the global manufacturing environment, and the establishment of appropriate logistics systems company.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge: acquire knowledge of timber logistics. Skills: can use the knowledge gained in practical work, to take strategic decisions in logistics, optimization of various types of logistics, collecting and using market information, arrange transportation management company, team work and actively discuss the important issues of timber logistics.
Competence: Are competent to analyze the situation in the field of logistics and evaluate the results, decide on the necessary measures.

Course Content(Calendar)

1 Introduction - the essence of logistics and its development factors (2 lectures)
2 Logistics goals, types of activities and tasks (1 lecture)
3 Internal and external environment of logistics (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
4 Logistics systems and chains in wood industry (2 lectures)
5 Main groups of logistics costs (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
6 Purchasing (supply) logistics (1 lecture)
7 Production logistics (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
8 Distribution logistics (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
9 Service logistics (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
10 Order processing and fulfillment logistics (1 lecture)
11 Transport logistics and their types (2 lectures, 2 practical works)
12 Inventory management and warehousing (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
13 Pricing (1 lecture, 1 practical work)
14 Logistics Management (1 lecture)
15 Logistics system control and evaluation (1 lecture)
16 General characteristics of wood industry logistics (2 lectures, 1 practical work)

Requirements for awarding credit points

All practical work must be completed. A report must be submitted and presented. Must have a written test and exam. Final evaluation formed in a 10-point system.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The preparing and presentation of report.
The preparing and presentation of practical assignments.
The preparing for test and examination.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

As a result of evaluation, it is important that the student's attendance is over 70% of all lectures.
In the study course, students' knowledge assessment takes in 3 parts, i.e. during the semester there are:
•complete a theoretical test on the topics taught in the course, where oral or written answers are successful, if at least 40% of the questions are answered correctly;
•prepare a report in accordance with the MF methodological regulations in the development of the final thesis and defend it in the form of a presentation;
•a work (exam) must be written where the written answers are successful if at least 40% of all tasks have been solved correctly. The final grade consists of a weighted average grade (on a 10-point scale) – from a visit (10%), a tests (20%), a report (45%) and an exam (25%).

Compulsory reading

• Praude V. Loģistika (teorija un prakse). Rīga: Burtene, 2013. 56 lpp.
• Praude, V. Beļčikovs, J. Loģistika. Rīga: Vaidelote, 2003. 544 lpp.
• Sprancmanis, N. Biznesa loģistika. Rīga: Vaidelote, 2003. 360 lpp
• Sprancmanis N. Uzņēmējdarbības loģistikas pamati. Rīga: Burtene, 2011. 218 lpp.

Further reading

• Christopher M. Logistics and Supply Chain Management. London: Prentice Hall, 2005. 305 p.
• Forsberg M., Rönnqvist M. Decision support system/tools: Integrated logistics management in the forest supply chain. In: Proceedings of the 2nd Forest Engineering Conference. Växjö, May 12-15, Sweden, 2003, p.64-73.
• Ballou H.R. Business Logistics/Supply Chain Management. Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2004. 789 p.
• Ghiani G., Laporte G., Musmanno R. Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control. Great Britain: TJ International, 2004. 360 p.

Periodicals and other sources

• Baltijas koks: starptautisks žurnāls uzņēmīgiem cilvēkiem. Rīga: Meža Mediju centrs. ISSN 1407-6667
• Dienas Bizness: nedēļas laikraksts: Latvijas biznesa avīze. Rīga: Diena: Dagens Industri, 2005-. ISSN 1407-2041

Notes

The study course is included in the free choice part of the MF study program full-time full-time and part-time part-time studies.