Production Logistics

11M0605

Master

German

5.0

only summer term

1 semester

In companies, production logistics plays a decisive role in the efficiency of production operations. Production logistics focuses on the planning, control and optimization of material flows in the production environment. The aim is to ensure the availability of raw materials, intermediate products and finished goods while minimizing costs.

In this environment, in-depth knowledge of the technologies used in material flow and logistics systems, as well as the possibilities and theories of modeling in the logistics sector are essential. Furthermore, knowledge of methods of inventory management and order quantity planning is required. Based on this, the in-depth, methodical planning of material flow and logistics systems is also taught using simulation tools.

The topics of production logistics are initially dealt with more abstractly in the course in order to subsequently concretize them - also using practical examples. Excursions to companies with applications from the field of production logistics are carried out to accompany the course.

1. tasks and objectives of production logistics -> logistics concept, internal logistics, strategies, structures

2. models of production logistics -> product and process key figures, queueing model, logistic characteristic curves, characteristic curve theory

3. material planning -> inventory management, order quantity planning, management systems

4. technologies -> warehouse and conveyor systems, order picking systems, identification systems, object tracking and localization, positioning systems, automation technologies

5. planning of material flow and logistics systems -> internal transport, analysis of material flows, use of simulation, planning methods, layout planning (including planning methods) in the operational environment

6. sustainability in production logistics -> holistic considerations of strategies and systems, environmentally friendly and resource-efficient processes and resources, scope for action, economic aspects

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

• Written examination or
• Project Report, written

• Field work / Experimental work

After completing the module, students differentiate production logistics from the general concept of logistics. They illustrate modeling options in production logistics and classify material planning activities. They also differentiate between available technologies in the production logistics environment and explain planning processes for internal material flow and logistics systems.

After completing the module, students will be able to explain the importance of internal production logistics for the economical and sustainable manufacture of products. They integrate their knowledge of key figures, models and characteristic curves within their planning work for internal material flow and logistics systems. They also justify the choice of technologies to be used with regard to material movements and information flows and clarify the scope for action from an economic and sustainability perspective.

On completion of the module, students independently carry out projects within internal production logistics. They evaluate and use methods and tools for analyzing and planning production logistics processes and integrate models - also using appropriate simulation tools - in accordance with the state of the art. They transfer the planning results to the operational environment and organize the necessary implementation work.

• Sachnik, Peter

• Sachnik, Peter