International Logistics

Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften

Version 18.0 vom 04.06.2020

22B0700

International Logstics

International Management (B.A.)

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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

Wissensverbreiterung
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.
Wissensvertiefung
Students understand and are able to evaluate the strategies, concepts, processes and systems in international logistics.
Können - instrumentale Kompetenz
Students are able to apply the strategies and concepts, in order to plan, control and materialize an international supply chain.
Können - kommunikative Kompetenz
Students are able to use the strategies and concepts of international logistics, in order to describe and present logistical problems in an adequate way.
Können - systemische Kompetenz
Students apply their skills and distinctive competencies and deal with strategies, structures and processes in a professional way.

• short lectures
• case studies
• independent work
• working in teams
• presentations

Logistics, Procurement, Production

Freye, Diethardt

• Bode, Wolfgang
• Freye, Diethardt
• Schüller, Michael
• Bruns-Vietor, Sabine
• Jacob, Axel
• Stemmler, Lars

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/01/ Simchi, D./Kaminsky, P./Simchi-Levi, E.: Designing & Managing the Supply Chain, 2nd edition, 2003

/02/ Waters, Donald: Global Logistics – new directions in supply chain management, 7th edition, 2014

/03/ Stopford, M.: Maritime Economics, 2nd or 3rd edition, 2003

• Klausur 2-stündig
• Hausarbeit
• Portfolio Prüfung

The portfolio exam covers 100 points and consists of one presentation (PR) and a one-hour written examination (K1). The presentation and the examination are weighted by 50 points each.

The written examination could also be based on a case study.

1 Semester

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Englisch