OVERVIEW

The course presents the main optimization and control models and methods for planning and organizing logistic networks and intermodal nodes.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to provide methodologies and tools for optimizing and controlling logistic systems (intermodal networks, container terminals, logistic centers). Referring to the planning and organization of logistic systems, the student will learn how to: - identify the decision problem type - define the most appropriate mathematical model - define the most adequate solution methodology - choose a software solution for the problem - discuss the problem relevance/effects

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The learning outcomes of the course are the following, with reference to planning/organizing logistic networks:

- identification of the decisional class to which a specific problem belongs

- definition of the most appropriate modelling method for the problem

- problem statement

- definition of the most adequate solution methodology for the problem

- identification of a software solution for the problem

- definition and discussion of the problem relevance and effects on the overall system planning

PREREQUISITES

Basics of operations research, basics of systems theory

TEACHING METHODS

The course will be organized with standard lessons and some team working activities to implement and solve, with optimation software, decision problems related to logistic systems

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Introduction to logistics
• Strategic decisions in logistics: location problems, network design problems
• Tactical decisions in logistics: allocation of products in storage areas, vehicle allocation in transport networks, intermodal transport planning
• Operational decisions in logistics: bin packing problems, vehicle routing and vehicle scheduling problems for freight distribution
• Ports and container terminals: main characteristics and planning problems

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Gianpaolo Ghiani, Gilbert Laporte, Roberto Musmanno, “Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control”, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2004.

J. W. Böse, “Handbook of Terminal Planning”, Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series, Springer, 2011

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

SILVIA SIRI (President)

CECILIA CATERINA PASQUALE

SIMONA SACONE (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://courses.unige.it/11160/p/students-timetable

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The evaluation consists in an oral exam with open-ended questions

ASSESSMENT METHODS

During the exam the capability of the student to formalize decision-making problems related to the organization of logistics network activities will be assessed

Exam schedule