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Logistics Basics

Course developer

Prior knowledge

Ekon1023, Microeconomics

Ekon2117, Macroeconomics

Course abstract

The course provides students with basic knowledge and an understanding of the concept, nature, historical evolution and role of logistics, the aspects of the economic performance of logistics systems, key logistics functions, the way the functions are performed, the instruments used as well as the basic types of logistics and related functions and skills in applying the basic instruments of logistics at an enterprise.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

1. Students will be able to: demonstrate the knowledge of the history, evolution and nature of logistics and relevant concepts - discussions in classes, a test
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of the basic types of logistics and related functions - practical assignments, a test
3. Demonstrate the knowledge of the key functions of logistics, the way logistics is organised and the instruments thereof - practical assignments, independent work, a test
4. Distinguish the basic types of logistics and use economic and management mechanisms and instruments for a particular basic type of logistics for enterprises - practical assignments, group work, a test
5. Determine supply chain capacity and find solutions to increasing it - group work, independent work, a test
6. Manage the supplier selection process - practical assignments, group work
7. Responsibly plan the completion of the assignments given - group work, independent work
8. Effectively work in a team, delegate and coordinate the fulfilment of responsibilities, assume responsibility for the results of the group work - group work
9. Present and explain to others the results of the work - independent work, a presentation
10. Independently identify the types of logistics costs, how the costs arise and how the costs could be lowered - practical assignments, group work
11. Assess and determine supplier selection criteria - practical assignments, a test

12. Comprehend and substantiate the advantages and disadvantages of various modes of transport - practical assignments, a test

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Concept of Logistics, definitions and historical development (lecture – 2 hours, practical – 1 hour)
2. Logistics costs (lecture – 2 hours, practical – 2 hours)
3. Logistics environment (lecture – 2 hours)
4. Basic Logistics Activities and mechanisms and tools of their ensuring (lecture - 2 hours, practical - 1 hour)
5. Test – Concept of Logistics, basic activities and functions (1 hour)
6. Transportation (lecture – 2 hours, practical– 3 hours)
7. Inventory Management (lecture – 2 hours, practical – 2 hours)
8. Warehouse management (lecture - 2 hours, practical – 2 hours)
9. Test - inventory management (2 hours)
10. Logistics topicalities in Latvia and global (lecture – 2 hours)

11. Independent work presentation (2 hours)

Requirements for awarding credit points

Formal test with a mark. The Mark consist of:
• Test - Substance, basic types and functions of logistics (20%)
• Test – Stock management. (20%)
• Practical assignments (20%)
• Independent work, a presentation (40%)


10% are equal to one point on a 10-point marking scale

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The preparing and presentation of independent work – the selection of supplier and inventory management.

The preparing for the tests and practical assignments.

Compulsory reading

1. Praude V. Loģistika (teorija un prakse). Rīga: Burtene, 2013. 56 lpp.
2. Praude V., Beļčikovs J. Loģistika. Rīga: Vaidelote, 2003. 544 lpp.
3. Sprancmanis N. Biznesa loģistika. Rīga: Vaidelote, 2003. 360 lpp.
4. Ķēniņš–Kings G. Modernā apgāde. Rīga; Valters un Rapa, 2000. 235 lpp.
5. Sprancmanis N. Transporta pakalpojumu ekonomika un organizācija. Rīga: RTU tipogrāfija, 2001. 284 lpp.

6. Sprancmanis N. Uzņēmējdarbības loģistikas pamati. Rīga: Burtene, 2011.

Further reading

1. Christopher M. Logistics and Supply Chain Management. London; Prentice Hall, 2005. 305 p.
2. Harrison A., Hoek R. Logistics Management and Strategy. London: Prentice Hall, 2005. 308 p.
3. Boyson S. Corsi Th. Logistics and Extended Enterprise. New York: John Wiley, 1999. 230 p.
4. Bowersox D., Closs D. Logistical Management: The integrated supply chain process. New York: The Mc Grow–Hill Companies, 1996. 730 p.
5. Ghiani G., Laporte G., Musmanno R. Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control. Great Britain: TJ International, 2004. 360 p.

6. Krūmiņš N. Rokasgrāmata loģistikas sistēmu vadīšanai. Rīga, 2004.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Dienas Bizness: nedēļas laikraksts: Latvijas Biznesa avīze. Rīga: Diena: Dagens Industri, 2005-. ISSN 1407-2041

Notes

Field study course (Part B2) for the ESAF first-level professional higher education programme "Business Studies".