MPL Mechanization and handling equipment in Logistics

Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
summer 2013
Extent and Intensity
2/2. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Ladislav Bartuška, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Ladislav Bartuška, Ph.D.
Department of Transport and Logistics – Faculty of Technology – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice
Prerequisites (in Czech)
OBOR(CAP)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives supported by learning outcomes
Mechanization and handling equipment are the active elements in the implementation of logistics functions in process chains. They are therefore an important part of logistics, whether it is industrial logistics or distribution logistics. The graduate of the course can describe the technical and technological aspects of the handling devices, can define the transport, shipping and logistics processes. The graduate is able to design the appropriate handling and mechanical equipment for a particular industry sector or particular type of traffic.
Syllabus
  • 1) Definition of logistics, logistics goals, the importance of logistics in transport, handling and storage.
  • 2) Production logistics, mechanical and handling equipment in production logistics
  • 3) Distribution logistics, mechanical and handling equipment in distribution logistics
  • 4) Warehouse management. Creating models and inventory.
  • 5) Conveyed materials. Grading and classification of of transport materials.
  • 6) Material Flow. Material flow management.
  • 7) Packaging, palletization and containerization.
  • 8) Logistics in handling with material.
  • 9) Choice and dimensioning of logistic equipment and systems.
  • 10) Combined transport logistics
  • 11) Transportation vehicles
  • 12) Choice of appropriate vehicles, functionality of forwarding companies.
  • 13) Design of transport and handling equipment in logistics.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • JEŘÁBEK, Karel. Logistika : studijní opora pro kombinované studium. 1. vyd. České Budějovice: Vysoká škola technická a ekonomická v Českých Budějovicích, 2012, 96 pp. ISBN 978-80-7468-016-8. info
  • HORVÁTH, Gejza. Logistika ve výrobním podniku. 1. vyd. V Plzni: Západočeská univerzita, 2007, 215 s. ISBN 978-80-7043-634-9. Obsah info
  • HORVÁTH, Gejza. Logistika výrobních procesů a systémů. 1. vyd. Plzeň: Západočeská univerzita, Strojní fakulta, 2000, 195 s. ISBN 80-7082-625-8. info
  • PERNICA, Petr. Logistika : aktivní prvky. Dotisk 1. vyd. Praha: Vysoká škola ekonomická, Podnikohospodářská fakulta, 1996, 345 s. ISBN 80-7079-808-4. info
    not specified
  • JEŘÁBEK, Karel. Logistika. Vyd. 1. Praha: ČVUT, Strojní fakulta, 1998, 138 s. ISBN 80-01-01823-7. info
Forms of Teaching
Lecture
Exercise
Tutorial
Consultation
Teaching Methods
Frontal Teaching
Brainstorming
Critical Thinking
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
Student Workload
ActivitiesNumber of Hours of Study Workload
Daily StudyCombined Study
Preparation for Lectures13 
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial1363
Preparation for the exam2626
Seminary work2626
Attendance on Lectures26 
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion2615
Total:130130
Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate
Exam – written 70 %
Seminary Work 30 %
Exam conditions
For seminary work student can receive a maximum of 30 points and needs to meet at least 60%, (minimum is 18 points). Instructions for seminary work determined at the beginning of the semester by the teacher.

A written examination may receive a maximum of 70 points and must be met at 60% (minimum is 42 points). Total score represents the sum of points for the seminary work and written examination.

Grading Scale:

A: 93-100 points

B: 85-92

C: 77-84

D: 68-76

E: 60-67

FX: 30-59

F: 0-29

Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2014, winter 2014, summer 2015, winter 2015, Summer 2016, summer 2017, winter 2017, summer 2018, winter 2018, summer 2019, summer 2021.
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