Logistics in International Supply Chains

22B1788

Bachelor

English

5.0

only winterterm

1 semester

Based on the knowledge of the Module "Logistics, Procurement, Production" the module provides an overview about strategies, structures and systems as well as processes in international logistics. The student shall develop an understanding of international logistics as an important business function in global supply chains.

1. Strategies for International Logistics 2. Structures of global distribution networks 3. Maritime transport as an important system in global supply chains 4. The process dimension of international logistics

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

If an excursion is carried out (e.g. visit to a hospital or logistics centre), the lecturer-bound workload is as follows:

   30 hours - lecture - online or present; 
     5 hours - supervised small groups online or present;
   10 hours – excursion - present

• Homework / Assignment or
• Written examination or
• Portfolio exam

The portfolio exam covers 100 points and consists of a presentation (50 points) and an one-hour written examination (50 points).

Written examination: in accordance with the valid study regulations

Written paper: approx. 10-15 pages

Portfolio exam:

• Presentation: approx. 20-40 minutes
• Written examination: in accordance with the valid study regulations 

The requirements are specified in the relevant class.

Knowledge of the fundamentals of logistics

Students have a broad knowledge of international logistics. They know the main theories, concepts and methods and they are aware of the developments and changes in knowledge and understanding referring to international logistics.

Students who have successfully studied this module use methods and procedures of logistics management to formulate logistical solutions to problems from this subject area of international supply chains and present them in a well-structured and coherent form to different groups of people with different objectives.

The students can cope with common job-related abilities, skills and competences and deal with corresponding strategies and methods in a professional manner. They are able to systematically analyse and reflectively evaluate logistical issues in international supply chains.

Students who have successfully studied this module will be able to apply the methods learned to concrete logistical problem areas and systematically develop solutions.

Students who have successfully completed this module will be able to explain and communicate logistics management concepts to experts and other interested parties using various oral, written and technical forms of communication (discussion contribution, presentation, lecture, essay).

Students communicate and cooperate with other subject representatives as well as with people from outside the subject in order to responsibly solve a task within logistics management.

Students reflect critically on their professional actions in relation to social expectations and consequences.

The module follows on from preceding modules in which the knowledge and skills listed under the item "Recommended prior knowledge" are promoted.

In addition, the module prepares students for more advanced modules from various subject areas. These subject areas include, in particular, the modules of the specialisations in logistics.

Which preceding and subsequent modules are specifically considered depends on the individual degree programmes. More detailed information on this can be found in the study plan in the respective valid study regulations.

• International Management, B.A.

• Business Administration and Management, B.A.

• Freye, Diethardt

• Freye, Diethardt