TecnoCampus Foundation
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University Business
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General information

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Jesus Ezequiel Martínez Marín

Trimester: First term

Credits: 3

Teaching staff: 

Manuel Guerris Larruy
Pedro Estruga Camacho 

Skills

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. 

Description

Inventory Management. 

 

This subject has methodological and digital resources to make possible its continuity in non-contact mode in the case of being necessary for reasons related to the Covid-19. In this way, the achievement of the same knowledge and skills that are specified in this teaching plan will be ensured.

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.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the importance of supply chain management as a competitive advantage.
  • Know the key concepts of the logistics function in organizations
  • Know the inventory models and their implication in costs

Working methodology

Lectures Oral presentations on topics, cases, exercises and works Collaborative learning.

Contents

  • Principles, models and techniques for planning, analyzing and controlling inventory systems as a means of managing economies of scale and environmental uncertainties.
  • Analysis of deterministic and stochastic inventory models and their applications in the manufacturing and retail industries.
  • Topics will be studied in depth such as: types of demand, the function of inventories, levels of decision regarding inventory policy, different classifications of inventories, total costs.

Learning activities

Lectures Oral presentations on topics, cases, exercises and works Collaborative learning.

Evaluation system

  • Class participation 30%  
  • Final exam 70%  

REFERENCES

Basic

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

AECOC. (2015). The Red Book of Logistics. Barcelona, ​​Collection of companies.

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

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