GBLX0059-2 : Logistics in food industry

Study Programmes 2016-2017

GBLX0059-2

Logistics in food industry

Duration :

6h Th, 8h Pr, 3h FT, 7h SEM

Number of credits :

Master in bioengineering : chemistry and bio-industries (120 ECTS)		2
Master en management de l'innovation et de la conception des aliments, à finalité		2

Lecturer :

Marianne Sindic

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents :

Organization of the logistics in a company (small training course in a company) Output organization and management Stock management Distribution process Traceability : theory, standards and practical test

Learning outcomes of the learning unit :

-To make the students aware of the problem of the Supply chain management concept and its importance in the food industry. -To initiate into the different methods of flow management -To deepen the knowledge of traceability After completing the course the student is expected to - integrate the different theoretical and practical aspects of the supply chain management problems in the sector of farm-produce industries - voice a critical opinion about the different methods of flow management - master the basic knowledge for the set-up of a traceability system

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Lectures : 8h Seminars : 10h Field-study trip and visits : 6h