TecnoCampus Foundation
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University Business
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General information

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Maria Dolors Celma Benaiges

Trimester: First term

Credits: 3

Teaching staff: 

Cristian Castillo Gutiérrez

Academic year: 2025

Teaching course: 1

Languages ​​of instruction

  • Spanish

Competencies / Learning Outcomes

Basic skills

  • CB6-Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and / or application of ideas, often in a research context

  • CB7. That students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or little-known environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of ​​study. 

Specific skills

  • CE3. Plan analysis in local and global business environments in order to anticipate new market opportunities that could be transformed into commercial products

  • CE5. Design and implement logistics systems, assessing the different possible alternatives, technical and resource constraints and taking into account the coordinated direction and management along the supply chain.

  • CE6. Evaluate the performance of the entire logistics system, taking into account the fulfillment / non-fulfillment of the objectives of quality, cost and service planned to detect and prioritize areas for improvement.

  • CE7. Manage (plan, schedule and control) the flow of materials and information (supply chain flow) through the coordinated direction and management of the areas of purchasing, production and physical distribution of the company. 

Transversal competences

  • CT1. Show willingness to learn about new cultures, experiment with new methodologies and encourage international exchange in the context of logistics, supply chain and maritime business.

  • CT2. Demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership and leadership skills that build personal confidence and reduce risk aversion. 

  • CT3. Develop tasks applying the acquired knowledge with flexibility and creativity and adapting them to new contexts and situations. 

Presentation of the subject

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and techniques involved in efficient inventory management in business environments. Inventories, which include raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, are a strategic resource that influences an organization's profitability, customer satisfaction, and competitiveness. The course covers essential concepts such as warehouse management and design, optimizing inventory levels, cost control, and data-driven decision making.

The main objective of the subject is to provide students with the necessary tools to be able to develop their work in a warehouse as well as make decisions about the management and acquisition of the company's final inventory. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared to face logistical challenges in an innovative way and develop solutions that add value to organizations.

Important notes:

It should be borne in mind that the TecnoCampus will make available to teachers and students the digital tools necessary to be able to carry out the subject, as well as guides and recommendations that facilitate non-present work in the classroom when necessary.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, whether towards students or teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer prejudice from others.

Contents

Topic 1. Warehouse management and design: Efficient warehouse management is addressed, including physical design, technology, processes, security and sustainability. Students will learn to optimize warehouse management and apply this knowledge to real-world situations in the logistics and supply chain field.

Topic 2. Inventory management: The principles, models and techniques for planning, analyzing and controlling inventory systems are addressed as a means of managing economies of scale and environmental uncertainties. It includes the analysis of deterministic and stochastic inventory models and their applications in the manufacturing and retail industries. Topics such as: types of demand, the function of inventories, decision levels regarding inventory policy, different inventory classifications, total costs will be studied in depth.

Topic 3. KPIs in inventory management: It addresses the learning and application of key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate and optimize the efficiency of a company's inventory management. Topics include selecting indicators, collecting data, and how to use these metrics to make informed decisions that maximize supply chain effectiveness and minimize costs.

Activities and evaluation system

The subject's grading will be based on several individual continuous assessment activities within the classroom. Specifically, the first part corresponds to the "Warehouse, Operations & Design" sessions, with two activities representing 50% of the final grade. The second part corresponds to the "Inventory Management" sessions, with three activities also counting for the remaining 50%. These activities will assess the degree of achievement of the skills worked on throughout the subject.

To pass the subject, a minimum overall grade of 5 is required in the continuous assessment of the subject. If the requirements established above are not passed, the subject will be failed. The grade assigned will be the minimum obtained in the sections evaluated.

Lack of academic authenticity and originality

The evaluation process is based on the personal work of the students and presupposes the authenticity of the authorship and the originality of the exercises carried out.

Lack of authenticity and authorship occurs through plagiarism or copying:

  • Plagiarism: the use of written sources (books and articles, including the didactic modules of the classroom) or documentation present on the network, without mentioning their origin and passing them off as one's own. Include the verbatim copy of the text even if the source has been cited.
  • Copying: the total or partial use of identical texts taken from the works of others or of the same student (self-plagiarism), without correctly referencing the sources. It includes the use of material obtained fraudulently through websites such as Studocu.

In the event of detecting plagiarism or copying in the submissions of AC activities, the consequences for all those involved will be the following:

  • The activity delivered in the case of the AC and the subject in the case of being a repeat offender during the AC are suspended. 
  • Regardless of the student who caused the copying/plagiarism, the suspension for misuse of the continuous assessment system will fall, equally, on all the students involved - regardless of the existing link between them.

The teaching staff responsible for the subject will inform the students involved of the consequences of plagiarism/copying by means of a message addressed to their personal mailbox and to the classroom itself in case the detection is carried out in person.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools

In general, the use of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Bing Chat, GitHub Copilot, and others is permitted for your study and practice. However, it is strictly forbidden to use them to prepare the answers to the assessment activities.

Ethics and academic integrity are critical when using generative AI tools. The university appeals to your ability to make ethical and responsible decisions when interacting with these technologies. The academic prestige of your degree is based on your own genuine effort and learning. These tools should not replace your commitment to real work.

In the event that the authorship of an assessment test is not clear, the teaching staff may request clarification. Also, in the face of the detection of answers obtained by means of generative AI tools, the measures of lack of authenticity and academic originality will be applied.

Bibliography

Basic

Escudero S., María J. (2019). Storage logistics. 2.ª ed..Barcelona, ​​Ediciones Paraninfo, SA

Flamarique, S. (2018). Inventory management in the warehouse. Barcelona, ​​Editorial Marge Books,

Flamarique, S. (2019). Warehouse Management Manual. Barcelona, ​​Editorial Marge Books.