110053 - STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Jesus Ezequiel Martínez Marín

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 6

• Spanish

Study of the supply chain, storage and distribution of any organization based on different proposals. Reflect on the different actors in the logistics chain, their participation and influence in the global process of goods movements.

The TecnoCampus will make available to teachers and students the digital tools needed to carry out the course, as well as guides and recommendations that facilitate adaptation to the non-contact mode.

Acquire the basic knowledge necessary to understand the operation of the supply chain of a company in its entirety to be able to successfully undertake the tasks related to the storage and distribution of any organization.

• Develop skills to search, process and analyze information from various sources to apply it to issues to be resolved
• Make decisions in the professional and personal field, applying knowledge and techniques acquired throughout the academic activity
• Work in a team, actively participating in tasks and using the negotiation and planning tools learned
• Show knowledge and skills for the coordination of the departments of purchasing, supply, production and distribution of a product to any company, analyzing different types of techniques
• Operationalize the storage of goods, through computer applications of logistics management

Master Class: Expository class sessions based on the teacher's explanation attended by all students enrolled in the subject.

Guided learning: Debates, forums and case studies in any case led by the teacher. They will have both written and oral charge.

Autonomous learning: Problem solving proposed by the teacher

Topic 1: Storage and Handling.

• Definition of warehouse.
• Types of warehouses.
• ABC classification of goods.
• Elements to be taken into account in the shipment of goods.
• Handling:
  • Equipment.
  • Handling Systems.

Topic 2: Warehouse Automation.

• Targets .
• Typology. Among other systems, EDI, Voice pickings, the influence of robots, etc. will be studied. 

Topic 3: Logistics Operators.

• Definition.
• Characteristics.
• How to make the choice?
• Incidence of ecommerce / mcommerce on logistics operators.

Item 4: Subcontracting of Distribution Logistics.

• Own or external transport? Advantages and disadvantages.
• Collaborative economy. Future?

Topic 5: Transport Management.

• Which means of transport to choose?
• Elements of Transport Management:
  • Supply Chain.
  • Warehouses. Inventories.
  • Web / Mobile. distribution networks.
  • Customer service.
  • Costs

Item 6: Physical, Personal and Legal Elements.

• Physical Elements:
  • General, dangerous, perishable, liquid goods ...
  • Machinery.
  • Infrastructures:
    • Ports.
    • Containers.
    • Boats.
    • Loading / unloading terminals.
    • Aircraft.
    • Wagons and Railways.
    • Warehouses.
• Personal Items:
  • Shipper, stevedore, shipper, freight forwarder, etc.
• Legal Elements:
  • Transportation Contracts.
  • Insurance.
  • Associations and Organizations.
  • International Regulations.

Item 7: Tariffs and Charters.

• Calculation of Maritime Transport Costs.
• Calculation of Air Transport Costs.
• Calculation of Land Transport Costs.
• Calculation of Rail Transport Costs.

Item 8: Hair Distribution.

• Definition.
• Ways to manage hair distribution.
• Analysis of different administrative and local aspects influencing the degree of development of hair distribution
• Programming of transport routes.
• Analysis of various existing regulations and applications to optimize them.
• Natural environment.

Topic 9: Reverse Logistics.

• Definition.
• Product life cycle.
• Reverse supply chain management.
• Influence on the sustainable development and profit and loss of a company.

Master Classes: Expository class sessions based on the teacher's explanation attended by all students enrolled in the subject.

Guided learning: Debates, forums and case studies in any case led by the teacher. They will have both written and oral charge.

It will consist of the continuous evaluation, with the following percentages:

10%: Class participation.

30%: Work and oral / written presentation of the different cases that can be studied throughout the course.

60%: Final exam.

In order to perform this weighting, you must pass the final exam with a minimum grade of 4, otherwise you must go directly to recovery.

Lobato, F. (2015). International Freight Transport. Marcombo. 

Flamarique, S. (2019). Warehouse management manual. Marge books.

Sorlózano González, MJ (2018). Logistics chain optimization.

Díez, AM, Muñoz, CE, & Marín, JM (2016). Shipping manual. Marge books.

Perdiguero Jiménez, MA (2017). Warehouse design and organization. IC Editorial.

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