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METHODS AND MODELS FOR LOGISTICS

CODE 98954
ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022
CREDITS
  • 5 cfu during the 2nd year of 10377 SAFETY ENGINEERING FOR TRANSPORT, LOGISTICS AND PRODUCTION(LM-26) - GENOVA
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    SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ING-INF/04
    LANGUAGE English
    TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
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    SEMESTER 1° Semester
    TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

    AIMS AND CONTENT

    LEARNING OUTCOMES

    The module aims at providing the basic elements of logistics and integrated inventory management techniques as well as to develop and to use logical-mathematical models for the analysis and the planning of logistics systems.

    AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

    The main objective of the course is that of introducing the basic concepts regarding the planning and management of logistic systems. A particular emphasis is given to the formalization of decision problems as mathematical programming problems. In this framework, the student will acquire the capability of selecting the most suitable model for the system, identifying the key decisional variables, and defining an appropraite objective function to optimize. The student is also encouraged to develop  a critical attitude to analyze the obtained results.

    PREREQUISITES

    No prerequisites.

    TEACHING METHODS

    Lectures in classroom. Computer exercises (under the assistance of the teacher).

    SYLLABUS/CONTENT

    Introduction to the basic concepts of logistics. Demand forecasting. Facility location. Warehouse management. Integrated supply chain management and optimization. Freight distribution. Logistics of dangerous goods.

    RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

    Ghiani, Laporte, Musmanno-Introduction to logistics systems planning and control-Wiley 2004

    TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

    Exam Board

    MICHELA ROBBA (President)

    RICCARDO MINCIARDI (President Substitute)

    LESSONS

    LESSONS START

    https://corsi.unige.it/10377/p/studenti-orario

    Class schedule

    All class schedules are posted on the EasyAcademy portal.

    EXAMS

    EXAM DESCRIPTION

    The exam is only oral. It includes a discussion of the reports of the computer exercises. Besides, specific questions  about the various topics treated in the lectures  will be proposed to the students.

    ASSESSMENT METHODS

    The assessment is based on the evaluation of the capability of the student to solve and formalize new problems and to use the methods and tools presented during the lectures and the computer exercises.

    Exam schedule

    Date Time Location Type Notes
    11/01/2022 10:00 GENOVA Orale
    27/01/2022 10:00 GENOVA Orale
    18/02/2022 10:00 GENOVA Orale
    09/06/2022 10:00 GENOVA Orale
    07/07/2022 10:00 GENOVA Orale
    26/07/2022 10:00 GENOVA Orale
    12/09/2022 10:00 GENOVA Orale