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Abstract:

This course offers specific insights on the logistic processes in the global retail industry. Upon completion of the course, the students should understand the peculiarities of logistics for fast moving consumer goods.

The course consists of 10 lectures, which are enriched by case studies, additional readings as well as exercises and tests. As the entire lecture, the readings, the additional material, and the exam are in English proficiency in German is not necessary.

Learning outcomes:

The following learning objectives are anticipated:

• You will be able to define the topic of retail logistics and describe its specific requirements.
• You will be able to report the retail industry specific peculiarities relating to the usage of logistics processes.
• You will be able to use the relevant methods of planning, controlling, and monitoring of logistics processes in the retail industry.
• You will be able to analyse various retail-specific characteristics in the use of logistics processes and assess their application in a practical context.
• You will be able to apply the most important principles of global retail logistics, to manage logistic processes while solving the questions of supply, distribution, transport, and storage of goods.
• You will be able to work creatively, generate new ideas, and solve problems regarding retail logistics in an international context, international interaction and cooperation, while accepting social and ethical responsibility.
• You will be able to manage, organise and discipline yourself, and plan your time independently.
• You will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in critical thinking by analysing complex situations thus concluding and selecting viable solutions to solve problems.
  
  

Gliederung:

Module 1: Overview
Module 2: Characteristics & basics
Module 3: Trends & challenges
Module 4: Point of sale & E-Commerce
Module 5: Interfaces
Module 6: Load units & transport logistics
Module 7: Cross docking
Module 8: Warehousing & distribution
Module 9: Food supply chain
Module 10: Sustainability

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Every module consists of an interactive lecture and script. Additional material and exercises enhance the presented topics further. The course is supposed to provide the students with the following content concerning the global retail industry:

Module 1: Overview
In this introductory module the basic concepts of the course are defined and presented with practical examples. A distinction is made between consumer logistics and industrial goods. In addition, relevant statistics, key figures, and cost structures are presented, which are important for a further understanding of the course.

Module 2: Characteristics & basics
The second module deals with the basics of retail logistics. The special features of trade logistics as well as the products and goods are explained. In addition, the "buyer" is identified as an essential component.

Module 3: Trends & challenges
This module examines the current trends and challenges in retail logistics. The latest technical developments and their effects on logistics processes are explained.

Module 4: Point of sale & E-Commerce
This module is divided into two parts. In the first part the module deals with the topic Point of Sale. For this purpose, the basics are explained and the most important facts, such as article surveillance and store layout, are examined in more detail. The second part is about e-commerce. Here, too, the basics and important topics are examined.

Module 5: Interfaces
In this module the topic of identification systems is considered. The globally applicable standards in the field of labelling are explained and the information flow of goods is considered.

Module 6: Load units & transport logistics
This module describes the basics of transport logistics and load units. In addition to the general basics, the specific features of retail logistics are considered in particular.

Module 7: Cross docking
In this module, cross docking is considered as a special type of warehouse. The underlying concept is explained and differentiated from other storage types. In addition, the advantages and disadvantages of cross-docking are highlighted.

Module 8: Warehousing & distribution
This module deals with different warehouse types. These are explained in more detail using various practical examples.

Module 9: Food supply chain
This module deals with the specifics of food logistics. The challenges are presented and the resulting characteristics in the logistics are explained.

Module 10: Sustainability
In the concluding module, students receive a theoretical introduction to the topic of sustainability before various approaches are presented on the basis of practical examples.

This course distinguishes itself through a high application orientation with a specific emphasis on retail logistics. The course is thereby focused predominantly on the operational area in retail logistics and thus offers a comprehensive introduction and enhancement in the area of global retail logistics.

We are especially glad to be able to present you exceptionally great lectures by representatives from different companies, which gives you the opportunity to put your newly gained knowledge in an entrepreneurial context.

Lern-/Qualifikationsziele:

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Lehrveranstaltungstyp:

Virtuelle Vorlesung

Interaktionsformen mit Betreuer/in:

Chat, Übungsaufgaben für Selbstlernbetrieb, E-Mail

Interaktionsformen mit Mitlernenden:

Forum, E-Mail

Kursdemo:

zur Kursdemo

Nutzung

Kurs ist konzipiert für:

Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU):

• Master Management / BWL
• Master Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen
• Master International Business

Universität Bamberg (für Studierende der Uni Bamberg wird in diesem Kurs auch ein Lernpfad mit 6 ECTS-Punkten angeboten.):

• Master BWL
• Master Internationale BWL

OTH Regensburg:

• Master Logistik

OTH Amberg-Weiden:

• Master Logistik & Digitalisierung
  
  

Formale Voraussetzungen:

Course enrolment via the Virtuelle Hochschule Bayern (vhb)

Erforderliche Vorkenntnisse:

• Basic knowledge of logistics and supply chain management
• English language proficiency
  
  

Hinweise zur Nutzung:

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Kursumsetzung (verwendete Medien):

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Erforderliche Technik:

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Nutzungsentgelte:

für andere Personen als (reguläre) Studenten der vhb Trägerhochschulen nach Maßgabe der Benutzungs- und Entgeltordnung der vhb

Rechte hinsichtlich des Kursmaterials:

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Verantwortlich

Anbieterhochschule:

Uni Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Anbieter:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Evi Hartmann

Autoren:

Evi Hartmann

Betreuer:

Masoud Mirzaei

Prüfung

Global Retail Logistics

Art der Prüfung:

schriftlicher Leistungsnachweis (Klausur)

Bemerkung:

Written examination

Prüfer:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Evi Hartmann

Prüfungsanmeldung erforderlich:

ja

Anmeldeverfahren:

Die Anmeldung zur Prüfung erfolgt über das vhb-Portal.

Prüfungsanmeldefrist:

23.04.2025 00:00 Uhr bis 22.06.2025 23:59 Uhr

Prüfungsabmeldefrist:

23.04.2025 00:00 Uhr bis 07.07.2025 23:59 Uhr

Kapazität:

200

Prüfungsdatum:

11.07.2025

Prüfungszeitraum:

15:00 bis 16:00

Prüfungsdauer:

60 Minuten

Prüfungsort:

FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg (WiSo - Lange Gasse 20, 90403 Nürnberg), OTH Amberg-Weiden (Standort Weiden)

Zuständiges Prüfungsamt:

Examination office of the students' home university

Zugelassene Hilfsmittel:

None

Formale Voraussetzungen für die Prüfungsteilnahme:

Course enrolment via the Virtuelle Hochschule Bayern (vhb) and registration for the exam

Inhaltliche Voraussetzungen für die Prüfungsteilnahme:

Course content

Zertifikat:

Ja (Graded certificate of lecture participation (aka "benoteter Schein"))

Anerkennung:

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