INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
| Title | ΕΙΣΑΓΩΓΗ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΦΟΔΙΑΣΤΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΤΗ ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΗ ΕΦΟΔΙΑΣΤΙΚΗΣ ΑΛΥΣΙΔΑΣ / INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT |
| Code | 12ΥΣ07 |
| Faculty | Social and Economic Sciences |
| School | Economics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 3rd / Doctorate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Christos Zikopoulos |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 100001514 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Economics (2013-today)
Registered students: 612
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OIKONOMIAS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| DIOIKĪSĪ EPICΗEIRĪSEŌN | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600123339
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Αμφιθέατρο ΝΟΕ |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΜΕΓΑΛΟ ΑΜΦΙΘΕΑΤΡΟ (A) (158) |
| Calendar | Tuesday 14:00 to 16:00 |
| Building | Αμφιθέατρο ΝΟΕ |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ 2 (160) |
| Calendar | Wednesday 14:00 to 16:00 |
| Building | Αμφιθέατρο ΝΟΕ |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ 2 (160) |
| Calendar | Wednesday 16:00 to 18:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600123339
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Logistics and Supply chain management are complex and dynamic issues in today global markets. The successful confrontation of the numerous problems and opportunities that occur concerning the flow of materials, services and information from production systems to end users and vice versa as well as the effective management of logistics operations are among the basic drivers for firms profitability. The basic concepts and strategies associated with supply chain management are introduced and the most important logistics operations as analyzed, emphasizing on the issue of inventory management.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
The topics examined include the following:
Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Objectives of supply chain management. The value chain.
Logistics operations. Inventory management and control, transportation, materials handling, orders fullfilment, demand forecasting, packaging, procurement, customer support and returns handling.
Evaluation of logistics performance. Defining service objectives. Classification of customers, suppliers and products based on their value to the business. Service level and safety stock calculation.
Flexibility in Supply Chains. Pull and push strategies. Postponement of diversification.
Economic Order Quantity. Other inventory management systems.
Variability in the management of supply chains. Increase in demand variability (bullwhip effect).
Logistics services: 3PL and 4PL.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 81 | 2.9 | ✓ | ||
| Seminars | 81 | 2.9 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 164 | 5.9 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Christopher, M., «Logistics και Διαχείριση Εφοδιαστικής Αλυσίδας», Εκδόσεις Κριτική, Αθήνα, 2006.
S. Chopra - P. Meindl, Διοίκηση Εφοδιαστικής Αλυσίδας, 5η Έκδοση, 2015.
Βιδάλης, Μ., «Εφοδιαστική (Logistics): Μία Ποσοτική Προσέγγιση», Εκδόσεις Κλειδάριθμος, Αθήνα, 2008.
Additional bibliography for study
Taylor, D.A., «Διαχείριση Εφοδιαστικής Αλυσίδας», Εκδόσεις Κλειδάριθμος, Αθήνα, 2006.
Λάϊος, Λ., «Διοίκηση Εφοδιασμού», Εκδόσεις Humantec, ΑΘήνα, 2010.
Μπινιώρης, Σ., «Εισαγωγή στη Διαχείριση Εφοδιαστικής Αλυσίδας», Εκδόσεις Πασχαλίδης, Αθήνα, 2003.
Παπαδημητρίου, Σ., Σχινάς, Ο., «Εισαγωγή στα Logistics», Εκδόσεις Σταμούλη, Αθήνα, 2004.
Ballou, R.H., «Business Logistics / Supply Chain Management», 5th edition, Prentice Hall, 2004.
Last Update
15-11-2018
