Description

Theory/Practice
2

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Maria Teresa Pereira

Contents

1. Logistics and supply chain: The Network of Logistics Decisions (5%).
2. Facility Location In Supply Chain Design(10%).
3. Distribution Centres in Supply Chain Operations (15%).
4. Operational Research Methods for Efficient Warehousing (15%).
5.Models and Methods for facilities layout design (5%).
6. The Design, Planning, and Optimization of Reverse Logistics Networks (10%).
7.Models and Methods for Operations in Port Container Terminals(10%).
8. Strategic Network Design for motor Carriers (long-haulage) (10%).
9. Vehicle Routing Problem (10%)
10. New Technologies applied to SCM: The Block Chain (10%)

Learning Outcomes

(OB1) To understand the strategic importance of logistics and supply chain, as a function, and their different operations, integrated and strategic planning to allow synchronization of activities and reducing inefficiencies. as a physical Internet.
(OB2) Optimization of logistics and distribution activities by the use of Operational research methods applied to facilities location and design of SC networks and reverse logistics networks.
(OB3) Confer skills for the use of the optimization models and ICT and process' innovation in the logistical activities and add value to the costumer;
(OB4) Critical analysis of the common logistics problems in many companies;
(OB5)To be able to implement and manage, in an efficient and integrated way, the various processes of the logistics and the supply chain;
(OB6) knowledge and ability to apply the best practices, techniques and tools used to support the logistics function and the supply chain activities.