Coursecode: wb3407A
Coursename: Logistics: introduction to logistic systems

DUT creditpoints: 2
ECTS creditpoints: 3

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology.

Lecturer(s): Lodewijks, prof.dr.ir. G.; Mensch, ir. T.C.A.; Ottjes, dr.ir. J.A.

Tel.: 015-27 84106

Catalog data:
Logistics; basic models; production; distribution; product model; service systems; logistic chains; inventories.

Course year: MSc 1st year
Semester: 2A / 2B
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours:
Assessment: Written.
Assessm.period(s): 4, 5
(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites:

Follow up: wb3417, wb3419

Detailed description of topics:
Basic concepts of logistics; Production, distribution and transport from a logistical point of view. Product model. Inventories; production planning; forecasting; inventory management. Logistic chains. Allocation of capacity.

• H.M. Visser and A.R. van Goor, 'The practice of logistic engineering' (in dutch), Stenfert Kroese, Leiden.

• J.J. Coyle, E.J. Bardi en C.J. Langley Jr, The management of business logistics, West Publishing Company, Minneapolis.

• Handouts.

References from literature:

Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):

Goals:

Computer use:

Laboratory project(s):

Design content:
Modelling of logistic problems.

Percentage of design: 25%