Course code TraZ3018
Credit points 3
Fundamentals of Logistics
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures24
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation23.10.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Course developer
Gints Birzietis
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
In this study subject students learn basics of logistics, acquire knowledge about essence of logistics and their concepts. Additionally there are analyzed core components of logistics, as well as management. The course also deals with number of important logistics elements – transportation, order processing, inventory management, warehouse facilities, packaging and material handling.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Students will acquire
• knowledge - about the essence of the logistics, about basic components and functions within the logistics chain;
• skills - to link the supply of goods as well as expenses in a single chain or process from raw material to final consumer;
• competence - the ability to apply the logistic approach for improvement the supply of goods.
Compulsory reading
1. Praude V., Beļčikovs J. Loģistika. Rīga: Vaidelote, 2003. 541 lpp.
2. Sprancmanis N. Biznesa loģistika. Rīga: Vaidelote, 2003. 359 lpp.
3. Ķēniņš-Kings G. Modernā apgāde labāk, lētāk, laikā. Rīga: Valters un Rapa, 2000. 238 lpp.
4. Handbook of Logistics and Supply-Chain Management. Volume 2. Ed. by A.M.Brewer, K.J.Button, D.A.Hensher. Amsterdam, Pergamon, 2001. 545 p.
Further reading
1. Krūmiņš N. Rokasgrāmata loģistikas sistēmu vadīšanai. Rīga: ”Petrovskis & Co”, 2004. 153 lpp.
2. Ballou R. H. Business logistics management. Planning, organizing and controlling the supply chain. 4th international ed. Upper Saddle River, New Yersey Prentice Hall International. 1999. 681p.
3. Christopher M. Logistics and supply chain management :strategies for reducing cost and improving service. London: Finacial Times Prentice Hall, 1998. 294 p.
Periodicals and other sources
Dienas Bizness: nedēļas laikraksts: Latvijas biznesa avīze. Rīga: Diena: Dagens Industri, 2005-. ISSN 1407-2041