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Content
Course annotation
Schedule and topics
Forms of study
Lecturers
Evaluation
Course structure
Course history
Textbooks
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Basics
Course title: Information technologies in logistics
Program: Master, part of master-LSCM consortium
ECTS/KP: 6/4
Lectures: 28 acad.hours, starting February 10th
Tuesdays: 8:15-11:45 (odd weeks)
Research, Practical & Labs: 28 acad.hours
1st group (int) - Tuesdays: 8:15-11:45, even weeks
2nd group (local) - Wednesdays: 10:30-14:05, starting
at 10th week
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Course annotation
This course “Information technologies in logistics” is an
important component part of logistics specialist theoretical
training that enables students to effectively work in the area of
business logistics, based on use of modern information
technology. In this course, the basics of logistics information
technologies are examined; a special attention is paid to the
basic functioning principles of logistics information systems and
to the information technologies used in logistics, such as GPS,
ĢIS, barcodes, RFID, wireless, mobile, networking, EDI. There
are also examined examples of IT applications in the
purchasing, manufacturing, distribution, transportation,
inventory and warehouse logistics.
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Course goal
To provide basic knowledge in the field of information
technology and systems, which are designed for solving topical
logistics problems. To acquire practical skills of using
information and communication technology in logistics. To form
students’ competences acquire general conception of logistics
and related information technologies, software and hardware,
to encourage scientific and practical interest in the current
trends in logistics information technologies.
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Course topics
Object identification technologies
Object tracking & tracing technologies
Communication technologies
Information systems in logistics
IT applications to support logistics functions
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Forms of study
lectures
practical assignments
laboratory assignments
e-test
individual research & home assignments
group analytical project
discussions
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Lecturer
email: andrejs.romanovs@rtu.lv
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Evaluation
based on:
class activity
research/laboratory results
e-test results
individual analytical project
exam
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Course structure
COURSE OVERVIEW: goals, outcomes, evaluation, requirements
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES:
IT APPLICATIONS:
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Course schedule
attached file
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Course history
1998: RTU, DITF “Loģistikas informācijas sistēmas”
2002: ES project “Logis”: published textbook “Logistics
Information Systems” edited by prof. E. Ginters.
2003: first 2 labs were implemented “Analysis of e-
commerce systems” and “Gps and GIS technologies in
objects location analysis”
2004: first electronic examination
2005: course uploaded to WWW for on-line study
http://www.logis-edu.com/training/training.asp?submenu=Entrance
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Course history
2006: ES project “Logis - Mobile”: published glossary
book “Logistics Information Systems” in four languages:
English, German, French, Spanish
2007:
implemented new lab “Freight control system
analysis”
description of the course is uploaded to servers
ELA - LogNet (The Logistics Educators Network)
2008: first practical discussions with representatives of
IT and logistic and supply chain management industries
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Course history
2009: implemented new lab “Analysis of object
identification technologies”
2011: Research project: RFID technology in logistics,
together with Otto-von-Guericke University in Magdeburg
and Baltic-German high school bureau
2013: LIS specialization into ES project “Master on
Logistics and Supply Chain management”
2015: implemented new labs “Transport management
technologies in logistics” and “SCM with SimFlex/LORD”
2018: Cooperation with ELA: certification in LSCM?
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Textbooks
Kenneth C. Laudon, Jane Laudon. Management Information Systems. 14/E,
2016, Prentice Hall.
Martin Murray. Understanding the SAP Logistics Information System. Galileo
Press, 2007.
Ronald H. Ballou. Business Logistics/ Supply Chain Management. 5th ed.,
Pearson Prentice Hall, 2004.
Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl. Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning &
Operation. 3rd ed., Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007.
Tilanus, B. Information Systems in Logistics and Transportation. 2nd ed.,
Pergamon, 1997.
Carol V. Brown, Daniel W. DeHayes, Jeffrey A. Hoffer, Wainright E. Martin,
William C. Perkins. Managing Information Technology. 7/E, 2012, Prentice
Hall.
David M. Kroenke. MIS Essentials. 3/E, 2014, Prentice Hall.
Logistics Information Systems, Part I, II, edited by E.Ginters, Jumi Ltd., Riga,
2002, 700p.
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QUESTIONS ?
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