110005 - FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Valeria Bernardo

Trimester: Second term

Credits: 6

Academic year: 2026

Teaching course: 1

• Spanish

The objective of the subject is to provide the student with the knowledge base to understand how business logistics management works.

Through theoretical and practical classes, the aim will be to provide the student with all the necessary tools to be able to recognize and interrelate the different processes that are part of the supply chain.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free from 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 other prejudices.

UNIT 1 - Business logistics

1.1 - Introduction to business logistics

Definition of logistics and supply chain management. Historical evolution. Objectives of Logistics. Functions of Logistics. Logistics organization: its integration into the company and relationship between functional areas of the company. 

1.2- Integration of actors and synergies

1.3- Logistics and quality.

Quality of warehouse service. Quality in internal processes. Quality and suppliers. Quality and customers.

1.4- Management of unforeseen events and incidents. Incident resolution.

SUBJECT 2 - The chain of supply

2.1 - Phases and operations of the supply chain

2.2 - Supply chain flows. Information flows. Material flow

2.3 - Information and communication in the supply chain

2.4 - Distribution channels. Product life cycle

TOPIC 3 - Management and Planning

3.1 - The function of supply

Role, relevance and objectives. The procurement process. Purchasing and suppliers: supplier-client relationship (outsourcing, approval and selection of suppliers). . The just-in-time (JIT) approach and its implications in logistics.

3.2 - Inventory Management

The concept of stock. Stock according to manufacturing strategies or order entry point: Design-to-order, Make-to-order, Assembly-to-order and Make-to-stock. Stock management: function, types and associated costs (possession, renewal/ordering, stock breakage). Safety stock: indicators and calculation. Inventory analysis and models (fixed quantity, continuous and periodic review). Service planning and stock-to-service curve.

3.3 - Supplier management

TOPIC 4 - Warehouse team management

5.1- Department of Logistics and warehouse staff.

Warehouse human resources. Warehouse staff positions and functions.

5.2- Teamwork and communication.

Communication and active listening. Performance schedules. Knowledge and training of staff

TOPIC 5 - Reverse Logistics

5.1- Reverse logistics in the supply chain

5.2- Phases of Reverse Logistics. Actors

5.3- Causes and Benefits

TOPIC 6 - Occupational risk prevention management

6.1-Risk factors

6.2-Working conditions

6.3-Work accident

6.4- Prevention measures

6.5- Protection Measures

6.6- Security measures

Continuous assessment (60%)
30% Seminars (5 seminar sessions will be held)

10% Competency: Teamwork

20% Final project

Final evaluation (40%)
50% Tested
50% Practical exercise / development questions

The test taken is directly assessable, although they count as class participation and are very useful for immediately correcting aspects that were not clear in class. In addition, the type of questions in these tests can be very useful for preparing the final exam to be of a similar style.

The final exam will consist of two parts, a first test type (40%) and another with exercises and/or development questions (60%). It is essential to pass both parts of the final assessment with a grade of 5/10 to pass the subject. The score assigned to each of the exam questions will be displayed next to the statement in the exam. The minimum grade of the Exam to be able to make an average is "5" points, otherwise, it will be retaken.
 
Classroom attendance:
Attendance at theoretical classes and seminars is mandatory and attendance checks will be carried out.

Any form of academic fraud will be sanctioned in accordance with the center's assessment regulations. If signs of fraud are detected, including the improper use of generative artificial intelligence tools, the subject's teaching staff may call the student for an individual interview with the aim of verifying their authorship.

ANAYA TEJERO, JJ (1998) “The Operational Management of the Company: An approach of Integral Logistics” Editorial ESIC- Collection Company.

BOWERSOX, DJ, CLSS, DJ, COOPER, MB (2007) “Supply Chain Management and Logistics”, McGraw-Hill Publishing (2nd edition)

MANGAN, J., LALWANI, C., BUTCHER, T. (2008) “Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management”, Edited by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

BASU, R., NEVAN WRIGHT, J. (2008) “Total Supply Chain Management”. Published by Elsevier 2008

CASANOVAS, A., CUATRECASAS, LL. (2003) “Business Logistics: Integral management of information and material in the company”, Ediciones Gestión 2000.

CASTAN FARRERO, JM, CABAÑERO PISA, C., CARBALLOSA, AN (2003) “The Logistics of the Company: Fundamentals and technologies of the information and of the communication”. Pyramid Editions

COOPER, MC, INNIS, DE, DICKSON, PR (1992) “Strategic Planning for Logistics”, Edited by Council of Logistics Management

COYLE, JJ, BARDI, EJ, LANGLEY, CJ (1996) “The Management of Business Logistics” Published by West Publishing Company (Sixth Edition).

The Red Book of Logistics. Book prepared by aecocempresas- FELOG de Cereluega. Barcelona, ​​2015

GAETA LENDÍNEZ, L. (2007) “Business Logistics Management”, Editorial Universitas, SA.

Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control

Ghiani, Gianpaolo; Laporte, Gilbert & Musmanno, Roberto
John Wiley & Sons, 2004, West Sussex, England

The Mind and Heart of a Logist. Laura Pujol and Mariano Fernandez. Editorial Marge Books. Barcelona, ​​2016

Logistics Management and Strategy. Competing through the supply chain. (6th Edition) Alan Harrison, Heather Skipworth, Remko Van Hoek & James Aitken. Ed. Pearson, London 2019

PIENAAR, W., VOGT, J., CRONJE, K., KILBOURN, P., KUSSING, U., LOUW, J., VAN EDEN, J. (2013) “Business Logistics Management: A Value Chain Perspective”, Oxford University Press (Fourth Edition)

Supply Chain Risk Management: Vulnerability and Resilience in Logistics. Donald Waters (2nd Edition): Kogan Page, London, 2011