SA_N_TOL Theory of constraints in logistics

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Ondrej Stopka, PhD. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Ondrej Stopka, PhD.
Department of Transport and Logistics – Faculty of Technology – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Supplier department: Department of Transport and Logistics – Faculty of Technology – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Timetable of Seminar Groups
SA_N_TOL/S01: No timetable has been entered into IS. O. Stopka
Prerequisites (in Czech)
OBOR ( CAP )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the knowledge and skills necessary to acquiring the knowledge needed to solve problems in connection with the application of logistics systems.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction into the Theory of Constraints. The relationship of logistics and theory of constraints.
  • 2. Theory of constraints in logistics, basic principles of the Theory of Constraints.
  • 3. Importance of management processes, types of processes, procedures as a tool for achieving the goals.
  • 4. Marketing by the theory of constraints with regard to logistics.
  • 5. Corporate Finance in relation to logistics. Methods for assessing investments and profitability.
  • 6. Information from the perspective of the theory of constraints. Business Information Systems, conflicts in information systems and their removal.
  • 7. Distribution according to the Theory of Constraints.
  • 8. Production from the perspective of the theory of constraints and logistics.
  • 9. Production planning and management from the perspective of the theory of constraints.
  • 10. Logistics technologies supporting the application of the theory of constraints, JIT, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen, Lean Production, etc.
  • 11. Implementing the Theory of Constraints.
  • 12. Theory of Constraints used in project management.
  • 13. Case studies for the theory of constraints.
Literature
    required literature
  • LAMBERT, Douglas M., James R. STOCK and Lisa M. ELLRAM. Fundamentals of Logistics. International edition editio. McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., 1998, 626 pp. ISBN 978-0-07-115752-0. info
    recommended literature
  • Eric Noreen; Debra Smith; James T. Mackey (1995). The Theory of Constraints and its implications for Management Accounting. North River Press. ISBN 0-88427-116-1.
  • BLECKER, T., W. KERSTEN and C. HERSTATT. Key Factors for Successful Logistics: Services, Transportation Concepts, IT and Management Tools. Erich Schmidt Verlag GmbH & Co KG, 2007, 308 pp. svazek 5. ISBN 978-3-503-10600-4. info
Forms of Teaching
Seminar
Tutorial
Consultation
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming
Critical Thinking
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Final Exam (in Czech)2 
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial12 
Preparation for the Final Test14 
seminární práce (in Czech)24 
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion26 
Total:780
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Exam – written 70 %
Seminary Work 30 %
Exam conditions
For seminary work student can receive a maximum of 30 points ( with presentation). Instructions for seminary work determined at the beginning of the semester by the teacher.

A written examination may receive a maximum of 70 points. Total score represents the sum of points for the seminary work and written examination.

Grading Scale: A 100 – 90, B 89,99 – 84, C 83,99 – 77, D 76,99 – 73, E 72,99 – 70, FX 69,99 – 30, F 29,99 - 0.

Language of instruction
English
Teacher's information
Attendance will not be monitored.
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2017, summer 2019.
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