Course code MežZ6008
Credit points 6
Timber Harvesting Logistics
Total Hours in Course162
Number of hours for lectures48
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours98
Date of course confirmation08.11.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management
Course developer
Andris Drēska
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The notion of logistics, goals and ways of acting. Theoretical basics of logistics. The analysis of timber harvesting process from the logistics point of view. Obstacles effecting logistics implementation in the process of timber procurement. The directions of the development of logistics in timber harvesting.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
In this course master will get knowledge about logistics and theoretical background, types and targets of logistics. It will give understanding about importance of logistics in timber harvesting. After graduating this course master is competent to use basic principles of logistics in his scientific research works.
Compulsory reading
1. Praude V., Beļčikovs J. Loģistika. Rīga: Vaidelote, 2003. 541 lpp.
2. Sprancmanis N. Biznesa loģistika. Rīga: Vaidelote, 2003. 360 lpp.
3. Krūmiņš N. Rokasgrāmata loģistikas sistēmu vadīšanai. Rīga : LR Ekonomikas Ministrija, 2006. 153 lpp.
4. Ķēniņš - Kings G. Modernā apgāde. Labāk, lētāk un laikā. Rīga: Valters un Rapa, 2000. 239 lpp.
Further reading
1. Смехов. А.А. Основы транспортной логистики. Москва: Транспорт, 2008. 197 с.
2. Салминен Э.О., Борозна А.А., Тюрин Н.А. Лесопромышленная логистика. Санкт-Петербург : Профи-Информ, 2005. 260 с.
3. Courdin K.N. Global Logistics Management a Competitive Advantage for the 21 st Century. Malden: Blackwell Publishing, 2006. 318 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Dienas Bizness. ISSN 1407-2041.
2. Baltijas Koks. ISSN 1407-6667.