Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 14432/2024 de 05/12/2024
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 42,0 TP , Cód. 606714.
Lecturer
- Jorge Fernando Valentim Nunes Cartaxo (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
na
Objectives
Outline and operationalize methodological models applied to procurement management and the global logistics chain;
Diagnose, classify, and apply the fundamental techniques of inventory management and control within the organizational context;
Map the stages of the purchasing process and formulate strategic decisions regarding negotiation and supplier relationship management;
Understand and analyze the cost structure associated with inventory establishment.
Program
1. Introduction to Logistics
1.1. Concept and dimensions of Logistics
1.2. Core logistical activities: transportation, inventory establishment, and order processing
1.3. Supporting logistical activities: warehousing, materials handling, packaging, and procurement
2. Purchasing / Procurement
2.1. The role of purchasing in the supply chain
2.2. The purchasing process and its respective stages
2.3. Supplier management
2.4. Qualitative aspects in supplier selection
2.5. Negotiation and price review
2.6. Supplier benchmarking / comparison
2.7. Supplier evaluation and assessment
3. Inventory Management
3.1. Basic concepts on inventory establishment
3.2. Inventory management
3.3. Stocktaking and inventory counting
3.4. Identifying inventory mismanagement
3.5. Demand and inventory forecasting methods
4. Inventory Control
4.1. Aligning inventory with operations
4.2. Inventory integrity and quality
5. Techniques and Methods Applied to Logistics
5.1. Management and improvement methodologies
5.2. Logistics service providers (LSP)5.3. Technological tools and emerging techniques applied to Logistics
Evaluation Methodology
Assessment by Periodic Evaluation:
Two individual written tests, each accounting for 50% of the final grade.
Requirements for Passing and Exam Eligibility:
Minimum Grade: A minimum grade of 7.0 points (out of 20) is required in each written assessment.
Exam Admissibility: Students with a final grade below 10 points in this regime (or those who fail to meet the minimum grade requirement) are eligible to sit for the final exam, in accordance with the official academic calendar.
Bibliography
- B.Dilworth, J. (1996). Operations Management. (Vol. 1). USA: McGraw-Hill
- Bruel, O. (2008). Aprovisionamento das empresas. (Vol. 1). Porto: Rés Editora
- Pillet, M. e Martin-Bennefous, C. e Courtois, A. (2007). Gestão da Produção. (Vol. 1). Lisboa: Lidel- Edições Técnicas
- Varios, D. e Crespo de Carvalho, J. (2010). Logistica e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento. (Vol. 1). Lisboa: Edições Silabo
Teaching Method
Theoretical and practical classes: Expository method, using audiovisual resources.
Software used in class
na
