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| LOGI0017-1 | Distribution management
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Sabine Limbourg |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Course contents :
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| The course will give to students both fundamental and more advanced knowledge about distribution management. The entire distribution network will be taken into consideration. The scope of the course is to provide the most important theories, concepts, models and methods to identify, describe, analyse and design diverse solutions for physical distribution of goods. The course will furnish an understanding of the important roll played by distribution into modern industries and supply chains. This course treats the fundamental topics of distribution such as transport infrastructure and design of distribution networks, hub-and-spoke networks, terminals and distribution centres, the travelling salesman problem, the bin packing problem, pickup and delivery problem, the vehicle routing problem, third and fourth party logistics, Returnable Transport Items, sustainable transport |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| C1. Understand the importance of distribution in the overall Supply Chain performance and have an overall picture of distribution.
C1. Understand the factors influencing the design of distribution systems
C1. Understand how changes in distribution systems can influence industries' activities and vice versa: how industries' activities can influence requirements of distribution systems
C3. Understand, explain, and compare different theories and models about distribution.
C3. Use established technical terms to communicate and discuss distribution related issues
C3. Use reference literature and scientific publications to analyse, evaluate and develop solutions for distribution systems
P2. Ability to use theories, models and tools to describe, analyse and evaluate industries' distribution needs.
C4. Resolve problems inherent in distribution management.
C4. Capacity to independently describe, analyse and design solutions for distribution according to industries' requirements
C4. Exchange ideas with industry guest speakers when available. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic notions of mathematics and statistics
Ability to follow algorithmic instructions |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Methodology used:
A1. Lectures
A1. Readings
A1. Discussions
A2. Exercise sessions
General planning of the course:
Second semester |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Available documents on the virtual campus Lol@:
1. Syllabus
2. Exercises
Recommended references:
[1] Ghiani, G., Laporte, G. and Musmanno, R. (2004) Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex, England. ISBN 0470849177
[2] Various articles |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| E2/E3. Assignments(~30%)
E1/E2/E3. Written exam (~70%) |
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Contacts :
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| Sabine LIMBOURG
Building N1, Room 337
sabine.limbourg@ulg.ac.be |
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