Course detail
Reverse logistics in retail
FP-KrlrPAcad. year: 2022/2023
The subject is focused on introduction activities of reverse logistics and their application into retail area.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
The subject ends with a graded credit, which the student should get due three tasks: 1) writing an individual essay, 2) filling in the provided questionnaire, and 3) passing a written credit test, through which he demonstrates theoretical knowledge. Achieving at least 50% of the total points, according to the ECTS scale, is considered successful completion. The mentioned ways of evaluation will be similar in the case of distance learning during the semester.
Course curriculum
The course focuses on the introduction of reverse logistics activities and their involvement in business.
1. Introduction to the subject; Specification of logistic principles, goals, system approaches; Understanding logistics and customer service.
2. Business logistics in the context of Supply chain management; The impact of globalization on business logistics.
3. Introduction to reverse logistics (basic terminology, concepts and definitions).
4. Specification of reverse logistics in the context of the forward supply chain in relation to different sectors.
5. Reverse logistics legislation.
6. Reverse logistics in retail and shipping management.
7. Analysis of the financial impact of reverse logistics on trading.
8. Factors of the success of small and medium-sized enterprises in the realization of reverse logistics in the shop.
9. Evaluation of reverse logistics approaches in the context of business.
10. Green logistics and storage policy.
11. Greenwashing.
12. Development of a reverse logistics program in an organization in the framework of business activities.
13. Influence of government institutions on reverse logistics.
Work placements
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
FERNIE, J.; SPARKS, L. Logistics and Retail Management: Emerging issues and new challenges in the retail supply chain. 4th ed. London: Kogan Page, 2014. 262 s. ISBN 978-0-7494-6823-1.
GUSTAFSSON, K.; JÖNSON, G.; SMITH, D.; SPARKS, L. Retailing Logistics & Fresh Food Packaging: Managing Change in the Supply Chain. London: Kogan Page, 2006. 232 s. ISBN 0-7494-4645-5.
HOFMANN, E.; STREWE, U. M.; BOSIA, N. Supply Chain Finance and Blockchain Technology: The Case of Reverse Securitisation.Springer; 2018. 91 s. ISBN 978-3-319-62370-2.
NIKOLAIDIS, Y. Quality management in reverse logistics: A Broad look on quality issues and their interaction with closed-loop supply chains. London: Springer, 2013. 158 s. ISBN 978-1-4471-4536-3.
Recommended reading
DAHLSTROM, R. Green Marketing Management. Mason: SW Cengage Learning, 2011. 334 p. ISBN 9780324789140.
CHRISTOPHER, M. Logistics & supply chain management. 5th ed. Harlow: Pearson education, 2016. 310 p. ISBN 978-1-292-08379-7.
IANNUZZI, A. Greener Products: The Making and Marketing of Sustainable Brands. 2nd ed. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis, 2018. 250 p. ISBN 978-1-138-74689-3.
MCKINNON, A., CULLINANE, S., BROWNE, M., & WHITEING, A. Green Logistics: Improving the environmental sustainability of logistics. London: Kogan Page, 2010. 372 p. ISBN 978-0-7494-5678-8.
Elearning
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme BAK-EP Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Elearning