Designing and Modelling of Logistics Systems

Studies subject provide knowledge about the objectives and peculiarities, methodology and assumptions of the modeling and design of logistics systems. Students will be able to evaluate the processes, taking place in the logistics system, how to analyze the logistics systems in the business enterprises, how to identify their problem areas and how to solve them by developing possible development scenarios, while adapting it to changing environmental conditions. The results of the course are achieved through traditional lectures, case studies, seminars, visits to companies, and integrating the business sector representative lectures during the study process.

To provide students with knowledge of the objectives and characteristics of logistics system modeling and design, to develop management skills required for professional development of a business logistics system in the face of intensively changing business environment and climate change.

Course studies are required knowledge of Management, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Marketing, Fundamentals of Logistics.

1. Definition of a system, its elements and their relationships. 2. Types, structure and characteristics of the logistics system. 3. Integration of logistics services. 4. Modelling and designing of warehousing activity. 5. Inventory management simulation. 6. Modelling supply chain management. 7. Sustainability and the green supply chain. 8. Formation of distribution logistics.

Criteria for maximum achievement level: 1. Content of logistics systems is defined and structural elements of logistics systems, their characteristics and types of logistics systems are explained, justifying their functioning peculiarities. 2. Objectives of designing and modeling logistics systems are identified and system specificity was recognized. 3. Logistic systems in business enterprises are analyzed and evaluated, applying reasonable and appropriate methods. 4. Processes in the logistics system are analyzed, interpreted and evaluated substantiating their problem areas and solutions are proposed for development scenarios. 5. Logistics systems in business are designed and modeled after purposeful innovations were selected and their compliance with environmental conditions was justified.