Module 5: Concepts, Notions, and Challenges

Contents 

1. Introduction to Logistics
The need for logistics, evolution of the concept of Logistics over time,main and Trendy Logistics Philosophies (e.g., Lean Logistics, Agile Logistics), role of Logistics in Economy, Supply Chains and Companies, logistics Challenges (Policy & Regulations, Infrastructure (warehousing and transport systems), ICT infrastructure & interoperability, Financial Barriers (e.g., currencies), Procurement 

2. Logistics Systems
Agents and Parties (e.g., Logistics Operator, Transportation Companies, Warehouse Operator, 3PL & 4PL), Logistics Components (e.g., Transportation Systems, Warehousing, Distribution Channels, Packaging), key properties of the modes of transport, Transport concepts: intermodality, multimodality, synchromodality, etc., Logistics Planning & Strategic Decisions (e.g., Customer Service, Network Design, Outsourcing vs Integration), Measuring Logistics Performance and Costs (e.g., Logistics KPIs, Performance assessment tools (e.g., benchmarking), the LPI of the Word Bank.

3. E-Logistics: Logistics Information Systems
Real time information and big data in logistics, cyber security - impact on logistics, impact of new production concepts (3D printing) in logistics, Logistics 4.0 – emergency of the internet of things

4. Sustainable logistics
Sustainability concept, costs and benefits, reducing resource consumption in transport and logistics intensity of logistics chains, reverse logistics, green logistics, urban logistics