Course aims:

Developing the capacity of knowledge and understanding of basic concepts related to merchandise logistics.
-Familiarize students with specific elements in merchandise logistics
-Make a corelation between marketing mix and logistics

Course Entry Requirements:

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Course contents:

1. Contents and components of logistics 2. The place and role of logistics within the company 3. Logistics information system 4. Stocks in logistics system 5. Place and role of transport in the company’s activity 6. Storage of goods

Teaching methods:

Lecture, Discussions.

Learning outcomes:

Developing the capacity of knowledge and understanding of the tools necessary for developing specific competencies for understanding and application of mechanisms that make logistics. Understanding and knowing core concepts of planning, implementing and controlling the physical flow of materials and finished goods from the point of origin to their point of use in order to meet customer requirements in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. The ability of understanding and knowledge of integrated logistics system. Developing the capacity of knowledge and understanding of functional areas of logistics.

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Written test examination - 70%, project presentation- 30%.

Recommended reading:

Popa, M, Logistica marfurilor,- Note de curs, Seria ID, Alba Iulia, 2007, -.
Constangioara, Alexandru, Management Logistic, Edutura Universitatii din Oradea, Oradea, 2005, -.
Bălan, Carmen, Logistică, Editura, Uranus, Bucureşti, 2006, -.