Current Topics in Logistics

22B1800

Bachelor

English

5.0

only winter term

1 semester

Logistics is an essential driver for the dynamic change and development processes in the economy. Innovative concepts and solutions for digitally controlled value chains and automation are developed in order to simplify the flow of goods and people and make it more efficient. In the context of this module, selected current topics from the field of logistics are dealt with. The module provides an understanding of the role and importance of logistics innovation in business and society. Particular learning outcomes focus on the processes and methods for creatively discovering and developing logistics innovations, as well as the steps involved in creating start-up companies. In addition, current concepts and developments in the logistics start-up environment are discussed in order to understand what makes innovations successful.

The professional subjects of the module depend on current topics of interest, which are related to logistics and Supply Chain Management. Present examples are: 1. Global mega trends like mobility, globality, new technologies, individuality, digitalization, automation and demographic changes etc. 2. New approaches in logistics and supply chain management 3. The importance and role of logistics service providers in today's global commerce 4. Industry 4.0 and the consequences for the logistics industry 5. New concepts in the mobility industry

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

In accordance with the course offer of the (partner) university abroad.

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In accordance with the course offer of the (partner) university abroad.

In accordance with the course offer of the (partner) university abroad.

Attendance of the module Logistics, Procurement and Production

The students who have successfully studied this module know the logistical concepts and developments dealt with in the lecture.

The students who have successfully studied this module are familiar with the functionality of the topics covered, as well as their framework and evaluation criteria that are necessary for use in practice.

Students who have successfully studied this module are able to critically/systematically question new concepts and independently develop approaches for improvement.

The students who have successfully studied this module can assess the applicability and acceptance of current developments in logistics from different application areas and develop concepts for their use.

Students who have successfully studied this module are able to explain current developments in logistics to experts and interested parties and to present and communicate self-developed concepts to various interested parties by means of various oral, written and technical forms of communication (discussion contribution, presentation, lecture, Essay).

• Freye, Diethardt

• Freye, Diethardt