Logistics Engineering in Production Systems and Supply Chain Management

What it is about

In the module you will learn the basic principles and objectives of logistics engineering as well as essential KPIs and influencing factors. You will understand technical processes in production systems and distribution centers, methods for modeling and analyzing material flows, as well as technologies and control strategies for Smart Factories.

What you will be able to do

• Know the tasks and goals of logistics
• Analyze logistics systems, processes and structures
• Apply methods for planning logistical structures
• Understand control and coordination concepts in logistics systems
• Know concepts of information management in logistics
• Evaluate technologies for Smart Factories
• Represent material flows
• Dimension and evaluate logistics systems

What the module consists of

• VorlesungConveying the theoretical contents and principles
• Tutorien / ÜbungenApplication of the theory to exercise examples; demonstration of practical relevance
• Online-MaterialProvision of slides, practice problems and model solutions for self-study
• SprechstundenClarification of individual questions with academic staff

Teaching method

• Vorlesung (mit Tablet/Projektor, Tafel)Explanation of the contents and presentation of exemplary industrial applications
• Übungen/TutorialsPractising and applying the theoretical methods to examples
• Bereitstellung digitaler und gedruckter MaterialienSupport of self-study and deepening of the lecture content