INDUSTRIAL LOGISTICS
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the class, students are expected to acquire the basic knowledge about logistics activities, processes and systems.
Applying knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, students will acquire the skills needed to understand, govern, plan and design the main logistics activities, with particular reference to transport, packaging, handling and storage of goods.
Making judgements
The student must possess the appropriate knowledge for a critical analysis of the main logistics activities.
Communication skills
-
Learning skills
The student will be able to carry out a project of the main logistics systems and illustrate the results.
Prerequisites
Although not compulsory, it is suggested that students attending this course know some basics of Industrial Plants and Operations Management
Course contents summary
The course addresses mainly theoretical arguments. The following list includes the main topics :
- Logistics activities
- Freight transport systems
- Packaging systems
- Material Handling systems
- Warehouse design.
Course contents
The logistics system
• Logistics activities
• Physical description of the logistics system and related flows
• The performance of a logistics system. The concept of total logistics cost.
Freight transport systems
• Introduction to freight transport systems and choice of transport mode
• The road freight transport and related costs
• Intermodal transport.
Packaging systems
• definitions and terminology
• The costs associated with packaging
• Environmental aspects of packaging. The channels of the reverse logistics;
• Guidelines and regulatory issues related to packaging;
• Types of packaging and description.
• Identification of the packaging
• Management and design of packaging systems
Material handling systems
• definitions. Classification of material handling systems. Construction features and performance. AGV systems
• Design of material handling systems
• Description of the main types of material handling systems.
Warehouse design
• Definitions and terminology.
• processes and functional areas of a warehouse
• Process design of the storage areas intensive in manual warehouses.
Recommended readings
Ferrozzi, Shapiro. Logistica e Strategia Vol I e II. McGraw-Hill
Caron, Marchet, Wegner. Impianti di movimentazione e stoccaggio dei materiali. Hoepli, Milano
Teaching methods
The theoretical arguments are discussed during lectures. The course includes exercises on the topics covered in class, which are expected to show the practical and design aspects of the course.
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment of learning skiulls is made by means of a written examination, including both theoretical questions related to the topics of the course, and exercises on the practical aspects. The final score achieved by the student is determined grounding on the weight of the questions answered correctly.
Other informations
Once the exam has been successfully overcome, the student can wait up to 6 months to record it. Otherwise, it is assumed that the score is unsatisfactory and that the student refused it. Therefore, the exam should be repeated.
