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Transport Logistics

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Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to learn the basics of transport logistics and transportation, as well as gain an idea of modes of transport and their interaction, sustainable transport systems. Students look at the main modern modes of transport, as well as the coordination of the work of these modes of transport and the planning of rational modes of transport and transport schemes.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knows the nature and basic concepts of logistics, planning, calculation and evaluation of specific cargo transportation process, selection of appropriate vehicles, planning and calculation of specific works.
Is able to analyze, compare and evaluate the suitability and efficiency of the use of vehicles on specific transport routes.
Able to choose the most appropriate mode of transport or a combination thereof for a particular freight or passenger service and develop a scheme.
Theoretical knowledge will be tested and evaluated in tests, but skills and abilities will be acquired and evaluated in laboratory work.

Course Content(Calendar)

Full-time studies:
Lectures:
1. Transport system and its components. Sustainable transport system (2h)
2. Transport complex in the country. Development of the transport sector in Latvia and Europe (3h).
4. Railway transport (2h).
5. Inland waterway transport. Sea transport (2h).
6. Aviation (2h).
7. Road transport (2h).
8. Other modes of transport (2h).
Test 1 (2h)
9. Logistics aspects of transport. Choice of mode of transport (2h).
10. Freight and passenger logistics aspects (3h)
11. Urban and rural logistics (2h)
12. Freight delivery systems. Importance of warehouses in logistics (2h)
13. Freight and passenger flows (2h)
14.Environmental impact of transport (2h)
Test 2 (2h)

Laboratory works:
1. Road network (4h)
2. Freight logistics (5 h)
3. Passenger logistics (5h)
4. Planning of transport (selected type) flow schemes in urban environment (6 h)
5. Planning of transport (selected type) flow schemes in rural areas (6h)
6. Planning of transport (selected type) flow schemes in urban rural environment (6h)

Part-time studies:
All topics specified for full-time studies are implemented, but the number of contact hours is 1/2 of the specified number of hours

Requirements for awarding credit points

The exam grade consists of:
• tests;
• laboratory works;
• independent work in accordance with the tasks assigned by the teacher.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Studies of special literature and regulatory enactments, preparation for tests, preparation for laboratory work.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The mark of the study course is formed from the assessment of tests, laboratory work and regular work.

Compulsory reading

1. Sprancmanis N., Uzņēmējdarbības loģistikas pamati. Rīga, 2011. 221 lpp., ISBN 978-9984-833026.
2. Praude V., Loģistika., 2. pārstrādātais izdevums., Rīga:, Burtene, 2013., 556 lpp. ISBN 978-9984-833-095.
3.Grīnglazs L., Kopitovs J., Krājumu pārvaldības pamati. Rīga, 2005. 96 lpp. ISBN 9984-705-16-1.
4. Chopra S., Meindl P., Supply Chain Management., 5th Edition., Boston: Prentice Hall, 20122013. 528 p.ages ISBN 978-013-274395-2.
5. Jeremy F. S., Modelling the Supply Chain. 2nd edition., Thomson, 2007. 608 p. ISBN 978-0-495-12611-X.
6. Harrison A., Remko van H., Logistics Management & Strategy. Competing through the Supply Chain., Pearson, 4th edition. Harlow, England ;New York: Pearson, 2011. 360 p. ISBN 978-0-273-73022-4.

Further reading

1. Verma R., Boyer K., Operations and Supply Chain Management. Cengage, 2010. 538 p. ISBN 978-0-324-83487-1
2. Handfield R.B., Monczka R.M., Giunipero L.C., and Patterson J.L. , Sourcing and Supply Chain Management., 4e, Cengage, 2009. 810 p. ISBN 978-0-324-38139-9.
3. Coyle J.J., Novack R.A., Brian J. Gibson B.J., J.Bardi E.J. (2011), Management of transportation., Cengage, 2011. 538 p., ISBN 978-0-324-78920-1.
4. Tony A.J.R., Chapman S.N., Clive L.M. , Introduction to Materials
5. Stukalina J., English for Students of Logistics. Revised edition (Angļu valoda loģistikas sistēmu un piegādes ķēdes vadībā)., Rīga:, Transporta un sakaru institūts, 2013., 144 lpp.
Stukaļina J. Professional English for students of logistics . Riga: Transport and telecommunication institute, 2014. 187 p.
6. English for Logistics Student's Book and Multirom A Short, Specialist English Course.; Od University Press, 2009., 96 p., ISBN 019457945X.

Periodicals and other sources

1. www.sam.gov.lv
2. www.atd.lv
3. www.csdd.lv/index.htm
4. www.lad.lv/lv/?i=1
5. www.ldz.lv
6. www.caa.lv
7. www.lgs.lv/lat/lgs/index.htm
8. www.riga-airport.com/lv
9. www.ventspils.lv
10. www.jurasadministracija.lv

Notes

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