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ISLA Santarém 4176

Logistics and Distribution

Business Processes and Operations Management
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The course presents the fundamental concepts of distribution and logistics management as components of marketing strategy, addressing supply chain, storage, forecasting, and fleet management, and applying this knowledge to the effective and efficient resolution of concrete situations.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    1. Distribution and Logistics: Distribution strategy. Integrated logistics. Business logistics. Supply chain management. 2. Supply Chain: Concept. Network design. SC management strategies. 3. Warehouse Management: Storage systems and equipment. Organization and control of warehouses and storage systems.  Framework and models for warehouse design and management. 4. Forecasting methods: Introduction to forecasting methods. Forecasting and decision making. Selection and comparison of forecasting methods. 5. Movement of materials and goods: Planning and integration. Benefits. 6. Transportation - Fleet management: Selection methods. Route planning. Internationalization
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    O1. Present the main concepts associated with distribution and logistics management. O2. View distribution and logistics management as components of the company's marketing strategy. O3. Identify strategies for managing the supply chain. O4. Identify storage systems and materials handling equipment. O5. Present and discuss forecasting methods. O6. Present the concepts, methods and techniques for fleet management. O7. Apply knowledge to concrete situations effectively and efficiently.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Baisya, R. (2024). Supply Chain and Logistics Management, An Integrated Approach. Routledge. Bowersox, D., Closs, D., Cooper, M. B. (2024). Supply Chain Logistics Management, 6th Edition. McGraw Hill. Rushton, A.; Croucher, P.; Baker, P. (2022). The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management, Understanding the Supply Chain. KoganPage. Salgado, T. T. (2023). Logística, Práticas, Técnicas e Processos de Melhorias. Editora Senac  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    In-person: 1. Theoretical/practical classes: presentation of concepts, discussion, and application of program content in various contexts. 2. PBL-based learning - Problem/Project-based learning Independent: 3. Consolidation of content taught in class through additional research on the different topics and content covered and development of complementary work.  
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    7
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não
  • AvaliaçãoEvaluation

    A avaliação curricular será concretizada através da realização escrita e apresentação oral de um trabalho de aplicação em grupo, sendo a avaliação efetuada individualmente por questionamento individual (100%).

    A avaliação final ou de recurso será concretizada através de exame nos mesmos moldes da avaliação curricular, realização escrita e apresentação oral de um trabalho de aplicação individual (100%).