Minor «Logistics Management & Supply Chain»
This minor provides students with practical and managerial competencies in logistics and supply chain management. The program covers planning, organization and optimization of transportation, warehousing and distribution processes, inventory management, logistics cost control, and coordination of supply chain participants at national and international levels.
Aim | Formed key competencies | Learning outcomes |
To develop students’ systematic knowledge and practical skills in logistics management and supply chain operations aimed at improving the efficiency of transport and distribution systems and optimizing logistics costs in modern business environments. | Ability to analyze logistics systems and evaluate their efficiency. Skills in working with logistics key performance indicators (KPIs). Ability to make decisions based on data analysis. Proficiency in basic digital logistics systems (TMS, WMS, ERP). Skills in using digital platforms and logistics tools. Application of GPS, IoT and digital monitoring technologies in logistics. | Upon completion of the Minor, students will be able to: Analyze the structure and functioning of logistics systems and supply chains. Plan and optimize transportation, warehousing and distribution processes. Evaluate logistics costs and the efficiency of logistics operations. Design logistics schemes and supply routes for different types of cargo. Apply inventory management and material flow control methods. |
№ | Minor Courses | Description |
1 | Fundamentals of Logistics | The course “Fundamentals of Logistics” aims to develop basic knowledge of the essence, principles and functions of logistics. It covers logistics systems, management of material, information and financial flows, optimization of transport and warehousing processes, basics of inventory and logistics cost management, and the role of logistics in modern supply chains. |
2 | Logistics Management | The course “Logistics Management” focuses on studying the principles and methods of managing enterprise logistics activities. It covers planning, organization and control of logistics processes, inventory and cost management, coordination of supply chain participants, as well as improving the efficiency of logistics systems in the context of digitalization and economic globalization. |
3 | International Logistics | The course “International Logistics” focuses on the study of organization and management of cross-border transportation and international supply chains. It covers international transport corridors, modes of international transportation, Incoterms rules, customs procedures, logistics risks, as well as features of multimodal transport in the context of global trade. |