WIW692

Module Number
Module Name
WIW 692
Logistics
Degree Course:
MSc in Automotive Engineering (AE)
Teaching Staff
Prof. Dr. W. Schwarz, Faculty WIW
Semester:
Summer Semester
ECTS Credit Points:
3
Major(s) / Specialization(s):
Workload in hours:
90
Teaching / learning methods in hours:
Lecture
30 (2 SWS)
Practical Training
15 (1 SWS)
Self Study
45
Learning Objectives
This course is designed to teach students how to apply their knowledge of fundamental processes and
structures in logistics to relevant areas of decision-making in automotive construction, enabling them
to understand data content and utilize decision support tools.
By studying case studies, the student will learn how to manage logistical processes relevant for
manufacturers and suppliers using SAP.
Contents
Selected areas of decision-making and decision support tools:
- Terminology, trends in logistics;
- Structures of logistic systems; logistic chains (supply chains), logistic interfaces
- Goals of logistics
- Logistic subsystems in companies
- Contents and building blocks of supply chain management
- Modern supplier-customer relationships in the automotive industry;
- Material selection using combined ABC and XYZ analysis, implications for the materials flow
- Controlling of growth curves
- Preparing make-or-buy decisions, using an automobile production company as an example,
to be applied in the FORMULA-STUDENT Project
- Material flow control using the principles of Just-in-Time / Just-in-Sequence
- Implementing KANBAN control
- Material supply using the principle of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
- Content, utilisation and potential value of the production control concept “Perlenkette”
- Computer training: Case study training using the System SAP to gain practical experience
implementing the theoretical content of the course
Course Prerequisites / Required Reading Material
- Basic knowledge of general business studies
- Fundamental knowledge of transport, handling and storage systems
Literature:
- Ehrmann, H. (Hrsg. Olfert, K.) Logtistik, 3. Aufl., Friedrich Kiehl Verlag, Ludwigshafen, 2000
- Jünemann, R.; Beyer,A.: Steurerung von Materialfluß- und Logistiksystemen, 2. Aufl., Springer
Verlag; Berlin, Heidelberg; New York; 1998
- Koether, r. (Hrsg.): Taschenbuch der Logistik, Fachbuchverlag Leipzig im Carl Herl Hanser Verlag;
München, Wien; 2004
- Krampe, H.-J; Lucke, H.: Grundlagen der Logistik, 3. Aufl., Huss Verlag, München; 2005
- Wenzel, P. (Hrsg.): SAP R/3-Anwendungen in der Praxis, Anwendung und Steuerung
betriebswirtschaftlich-integrierter Geschäftsprozesse mit ausgewählten R/3-Module, Braunschweig;
1997
Exams and Evaluation
Form / Type:
Duration:
Written Examination
90 minutes
Evaluation:
Exam Prerequisites:
Successful completion of Practical Training
SAP/R3
Erarbeitet/aktualisiert am: 01.10.2007
durch: Prof. Dr. M. Schwarz, Faculty WIW
English Version from 18th March 2011 by Patricia Joliet