The students know

• the basics and essential focal points of logistics.
• about cross-company value chains.

• use specific methods for problem solving in terms of logistics and supply chain management in general and the impact due to sustainability in particular.

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The teaching content takes particular account of the sustainability aspects of logistics and supply chain management.
Basics of logistics:

• the functions of logistics
• requirements planning and inventory planning
• key figures of logistics

• definition and importance of sustainable logistics and supply chain management
• aims and benefits of sustainable practices in logistics and supply chains
• challenges and obstacles to sustainable logistics

• reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint in logistics
• energy efficiency in transport and storage
• packaging and waste management
• environmentally friendly transport alternatives (e.g. electric vehicles, alternative fuels)
• use of renewable energies in logistics

• working conditions and workers' rights in logistics
• Fair Trade and Ethical Sourcing
• diversity and inclusion in logistics
• Corporate Social Responsibility in logistics
• stakeholder management and dialogue with interest groups

• cost-benefit analysis of sustainable logistics solutions
• sustainable business models in logistics
• innovation and technology management for sustainable logistics
• risk management and resilience in logistics
• supplier management and partnerships for sustainable logistics

• sustainability key figures and indicators for logistics
• sustainability reporting and standards (e.g. Global Reporting Initiative, ISO 14001)
• sustainability certifications and audits in logistics
• transparency and traceability in the supply chain

• igitization and Industry 4.0 in logistics
• green technologies and innovations
• circular economy and circular economy in logistics
• sustainable consumer habits and changing customer behaviour
• policy and legal framework for sustainable logistics

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• Zäpfel, G. (2001): Grundzüge des Produktions- und Logistikmanagement. 2. Auflage, München/Wien: Oldenbourg.
• Melzer-Ridinger, R. (2008): Materialwirtschaf und Einkauf. Beschaffungsmanagement. 5. Auflage, München/Wien: Oldenbourg.
• Wildemann, H. (2010): Logistik Prozessmanagement. 5. Auflage, München: TCW Transver-Centrum-Verlag.
• Kummer, S. et al. (2010): Internationales Transport- und Logistikmanagement. Wien: Facultas.
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• Ihde, G. (2001): Transport, Verkehr, Logistik. 3. Aufl., München: Vahlen.
• Martin, H. (2009): Transport- und Lagerlogistik. Planung, Struktur, Steuerung und Kosten von Systemen der Intralogistik. 7. Auflage, Wiesbaden: Vieweg + Teubner.
• Czenskowsky, T./Piontek, J. (2007): Logistikcontrolling - marktorientiertes Controlling der Logistik und der Supply Chain. Gernsbach: Deutscher Betiebswirte-Verlag.
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• Arnold, D. et al. (2008): Handbuch Logistik. 3. Auflage, Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer.

integrated course (ILV)

overall examination