OVERVIEW

The module aims at providing the basic elements of logistics and integrated inventory management techniques as well as to develop and use logical-mathematical models for the analysis, and the optimal planning and management of logistics systems. Software tools will be used to solve problems related to facility location, inventory management, and supply chain.

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. In particular, the students will learn how to face problems related to facility location, inventory, supply chain, and routing.  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; to this aim, software tools able to model and manage the studied logistic systems will be used. 

The transversal skills on which we intend to focus are:

- personal competence

- social competence

-  ability to learn to learn proficiency in project creation

- expertise in project management

PREREQUISITES

It is suggested to have basic knowledge of systems analysis and theory.

TEACHING METHODS

The course includes lectures, seminars and computer exercises. In particular, as regards transversal skills, exercises (on and off the computer) will be carried out in the classroom, encouraging work in different groups in order to promote personal and social skills and project development. Small projects will also be assigned to develop and present.

Working students and students with DSA, disability or other special educational needs certification are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and exam methods which, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account individual ways of learning

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course will be characterized by the presentation and discussion of the following topica

- Introduction to the basic concepts of logistics;

- Demand forecasting;

- Facility location (both for public and private sectors);

- Warehouse management;

- Integrated supply chain management and optimization; 

- Routing problems.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

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

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

MICHELA ROBBA (President)

GIULIO FERRO

RICCARDO MINCIARDI (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

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

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

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. Moreover, students should be able to define decision variables, parameters, objective function and constraints, with specific reference to the decision problems present in the training material (lecture notes, slides) and presented during lectures.

Students with learning disorders ("Disturbi Specifici di Apprendimento", DSA) will be allowed to use specific modalities and supports that will be determined on a case-by-case basis in agreement with the delegate of the Engineering courses in the Committee for the Inclusion of Students with Disabilities

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