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

English

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. František Milichovský, Ph.D., MBA, DiS.

Department

Institute of Management (ÚM)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will be able to orientate oneself in both topics of reverse logistics and retail after successful passing.

Prerequisites

In order to be able to enroll in the course, knowledge and successful completion of the course Business are required (2nd year, summer semester).

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the method of teaching and are described in Article 7 of the BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations. Guided tutorials are mainly focused on the consultation and control of the tasks assigned to individual processing.

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

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the subject is to make students acquainted with principles of reverse logistics and their linking in retail's activities. Students get basic summary of applied reverse logistics' activities, which are relevant in providing required level of retail activities, followed by creation of long-term business relationships.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at lectures is not controlled.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

DIENER, D.; PELTZ, E.; LACKEY, A.; BLAKE, D. J., VAIDYANATHAN, K. Value recovery from the reverse logistics pipeline. Pittsburg: RAND, 2004. 64 s. ISBN 0-8330-3679-3.
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

BLOKDYK, G. Reverse Logistics Complete Self-Assessment Guide. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017. 112 s. ISBN 978-1546827542.
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

eLearning: currently opened course

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BAK-EP Bachelor's 3 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. František Milichovský, Ph.D., MBA, DiS.

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course