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Logistics and Operations Strategy

WI000976Elective Modules6 ECTSEnglishwinter semesterLehrstuhl für Logistik und Supply Chain Management (Prof. Minner)
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What it is about

You will learn how logistics and operational decisions are strategically anchored in the corporate and competitive environment. You will use models and optimization methods to analyze procurement, location, capacity, and network decisions, and you will derive robust strategies for different industries.

What you will be able to do

  • Understand logistics and operations strategies from market and resource perspectives
  • Identify and categorize decision-relevant problem types
  • Select and apply appropriate solution methods
  • Apply theoretical methods to practical cases
  • Evaluate complex, innovative operations/logistics settings and develop solution proposals (e.g., integration of 3D printing)

What the module consists of

  • LecturesConveying the fundamental concepts and methods
  • ExercisesApplication of lecture content to sample problems and computations
  • Case Studies / Practical TalksAnalysis of real problems and connection to practical requirements
  • PresentationsPresentation of own solution approaches and discussion with fellow students

Teaching method

  • LectureConveying basics and methods
  • Exercise problems with Excel Solver and analyticsDeepening through calculation and interpretation of results
  • Case studiesTransferring theoretical approaches to real problems
  • Guest lecturesInsights into industrial practice and practical relevance of the methods
  • Student presentationsCommunication of solutions and critical discussion

Dates

Lecture with exerciseLogistics and Operations Strategy (WI000976, englisch) (Limited places)2 groups to choose from

  • AWed16:45–18:151180, Hörsaal ohne exp. Bühne (0501.01.180)
    15× · 14.10.–03.02.
    • 14.10.
    • 21.10.
    • 28.10.
    • 04.11.
    • 11.11.
    • 18.11.
    • 25.11.
    • 02.12.
    • 09.12.
    • 16.12.
    • 23.12.
    • 13.01.
    • 20.01.
    • 27.01.
    • 03.02.
  • BMon15:00–16:30Theresianum, 0606, Hörsaal ansteigend, ohne exp. B (0506.EG.606)
    15× · 12.10.–01.02.
    • 12.10.
    • 19.10.
    • 26.10.
    • 02.11.
    • 09.11.
    • 16.11.
    • 23.11.
    • 30.11.
    • 07.12.
    • 14.12.
    • 21.12.
    • 11.01.
    • 18.01.
    • 25.01.
    • 01.02.

From the current semester, not binding. You attend one of several groups; the timetable automatically suggests the one with the fewest clashes.

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