Description

Theory/Practice
2

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Maria Teresa Pereira

Contents

(CP1) - Concepts and types of Distribution and its influence on supply chain integration.
1. Distribution planning.
2. Networks: Models and their structure.
(CP2) - Transport engineering in distribution and supply chain: Transport strategy: Fundamentals and transport decisions.
1. Transport modes
2. Transport management and planning.
3. Transport costing.
(CP3) - Fleet management.
(CP4) - Optimization models in Transportation and distribution.

Learning Outcomes

To ensure that students have the knowledge and the ability to understand and apply the concepts, models and tools for distribution and transport management in a competitive context, in a systemic, integrative and multidisciplinary perspective, providing them with the skills to outline the competitive and corporate strategy of these dimensions in the supply chain.
OB1- Understand the strategic importance of transport in distribution;
OB2- Provide skills for using ICT and process innovation in transport and distribution planning activities and for adding value;
OB3- Critically analyse transport and distribution problems;
OB4- Be able to implement and manage, in an efficient and integrated manner, transport and distribution;
OB5- Knowledge and ability to apply best practices, techniques and tools used to support planning, costing, management and optimization of transport and distribution aligned with SDG.
OB6 ? Soft skills in leadership, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork.