Course code MežZ4069
Credit points 3
Logistics and Communication Technique I
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures10
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes22
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation22.03.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management
Course developer
Jānis Krūmiņš
Dr. silv.
Course abstract
Course gives basic knowledge about timber and other forest resource flows and insight in different logistic flows and their monitoring systems. Course base consists of logistics theoretical principles, technical characteristics of logging and timber transport units and opportunities for planning of different timber flows. Detailed look at logistical solutions of round wood flows and use of corresponding software in supply chain management is given. Course also looks at economic aspects of forest logistics.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge: After finishing the course students will have knowledge about logistics, logistics flows, organization and role of transport systems in forest industry. Skills and competence: Sudents will be able to organize logistic chains in logging and timber transportation.
Compulsory reading
1. Sprancmanis N. Biznesa loģistika. - Rīga: Vaidelote, 2003. - 359 lpp.
2. Praude V., Beļčikovs J. Loģistika. - Rīga: Vaidelote, 2003. - 540 lpp.
3. Krūmiņš N. Rokasgrāmata loģistikas sistēmu vadīšanai.: Petrovskis & Ko, 2006. - 153 lpp.
4. G. Ķeniņš-Kings. Modernā apgāde. Labāk, lētāk un laikā. - Rīga: Valters un Rapa, 2000. - 238 lpp.
Further reading
1. Э. О. Салминен, А. А. Борозна, Н. А. Тюрин Лесопромышленная логистика, ПРОФИ-ИНФОРМ, 2005. 260 c.
2. Gourdin K.N. Global Logistics Management: a Competitive Advantage for the 21st Century.- Malden: Blackwell Publishing, 2006.- 318 p.
3. Бенсон Д., Уайтхед Д. Ж. Транспорт и доставка грузов. Москва: Транспорт, 2002. 112 c.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Dienas Bizness: nedēļas laikraksts: Latvijas biznesa avīze. Rīga: Diena: Dagens Industri, 2005-. ISSN 1407-2041.
2. Baltijas Koks: BTJ: starptautisks žurnāls uzņēmīgiem cilvēkiem Rīga: Meža Mediju centrs. ISSN 1407-6667.