Course code LauZ5060
Credit points 3
Warehouse Management
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures12
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes12
Independent study hours57
Date of course confirmation07.02.2017
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Course developer
Aivars Birkavs
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The goal of study subject is to give a body of acquirements of theoretical cognitions in establishment of cargo storehouses of agricultural and other sectors, special attention converting for determination of optimal quantity of storing materials. To acquire knowledge about forms of storehouses, its’ areas, calculations of available lifting-transporting systems.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
- knowledge in agricultural materials classification, storage types, the organization of warehouses and warehouse design economic justification in warehouses,
- skills in warehouse process management and work organization;
- acquired knowledge and skills enabling to understand the organization of warehousing, storage of various materials characteristics and storage location reasons.
Course Content(Calendar)
1 Material holding and stocks.(1 h lect.)
2 Warehouse types and classification of cargo and materials.(1 h lect.)
3 Determining optimal inventory and buying planning.(1 h lect., 2 h pract.w.)
4 Warehousing risks and warehouse space and area determination.(1 h lect., 3 h pract.w.)
5 Warehousing - transportation machines.(1 h lect.)
6 Warehouse location and area determination.(1 h lect., 3 h pract.w.)
7 Warehouse unit, freight marking.(1 h lect., 2 h pract.w.)
8 Warehouse types and their classification, customs warehouses.(1 h lect.)
9 Warehouse equipment.(1 h lect.)
10 Warehouse location in a manufacturing plant.(1 h lect.)
11 Freight packing and packaging, pallets, containers and containers.(1 h lect., 2 h pract.w.)
12 Stationary forklifts, mobile loaders, electric drive trucks, applications, construction.(1 h lect.)
13 Techno-economic indicators of warehouses and bases of analysis of work organization.(1 h lect., 3 h pract.w.)
14 Material accounting and control.(1 h lect.)
15 Optimal Stock Determination.(1 h lect., 1 h pract.w.)
16 Labor protection and safety regulations in warehouses.(1 h lect.)
Requirements for awarding credit points
Laboratory works have been developed and defended.
Test is successfully written.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Analysis of practical works
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
The assessment of the study course depends on the practical work and the cumulative assessment of the study course. A student can obtain a successful grade test if at least 50% of the test questions are answered correctly.
Compulsory reading
1. Nynke Faber. Structuring Warehouse Management Exploring the Fit between Warehouse Characteristics and Warehouse Planning and Control Structure, and its Effect on Warehouse Performance [tiešsaiste]. 2015. 82 lpp. [Skatīts 07.02.2019.] Pieejams:
https://repub.eur.nl/pub/78603/Erim-Faber-LR.pdf
2. Krūzs K. Materiālu ekonomika: mācību līdzeklis. 3. izd. Rīga: Petrovskis un Ko, 2005. 163 lpp. 3. Hompel M.t., Schmidt T. Warehouse Management. Automation and Organisation of Warehouse and Order Picking Systems. Springer, 2007.
Further reading
1. Tompkins J.A., Smith J.D. The Warehouse Management Handbook. 2nd. edition. Tomkinss Press, 1998. 2. Mullsr M. Essentials of Inventory Management. AMACOM, 2011. 3. Bragg S.M. Inventory Best Practices. 2nd. edition. Wiley, 2011.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Saimnieks LV. Rīga: TEE BIO, 2004- ISSN 1691-1598. 2. AgroTops. Rīga: Aģentūra Agro apgāds. ISSN 1407-516.
Notes
Optional course: ESAF Master's study program "Economics" specialization direction "Business and Logistics" in the 3rd semester; TF Agricultural Engineering Master's study program sub-program "Vehicle and Service" and "Technical and technological service".