Curriculum

A student joins scientific research work in one of the laboratories active at the Faculty.  Under the mentorship of higher-education teachers, assistant teachers and researchers in laboratories students participate in a chosen research project.
Depending on the chosen topic and method of work, students are acquainted with and learn about the research work:
– research planning,
– data collection,
– performance of analyses and calculations,
– academic writing and reporting.

Lecturer: izr. prof. dr. Kramberger Tomaž

Completed plan of research work (successfully completed, not completed) (100%)

Subject, Stochastic processes in logistics, focuses on the processes that change with time and space according to the laws of probability. A real-world process is deterministic, if under the equivalent experimental conditions, the output value remains the same, and is stochastic, if the presence of random variable described by a probability density function leads to the random changes in the output value. Firstly, the course introduces theoretical foundations of probability theory, characteristics of random variables, distributions and statistical indicators. Secondly, the Markov processes with discrete/continuous states in discrete/continuous time are presented as fundamental stochastic processes. Furthermore, the insight into the Poisson processes and their applications of simple queuing systems is given. During the course, students are faced with methods of mathematical analysis, which importance is reflected with the analytical examination of concrete problem. Therefore students are capable of understanding the issues and are able to seek an adequate way to address the problem.

Lecturer: izr. prof. dr. Dragan Dejan

Asistent: asist. Vizinger Tea

Coursework (30%), Written examination (40%), Oral examination (30%)

1. Logistics costs and tied-up capital
2. Customer service
3. Demand managmenet
4. Inventory management
5. Transport planning
6. Distribution structures

Lecturer: doc. dr. Sternad Marjan

Asistent: doc. dr. Sternad Marjan

Successful completion of e-lectures and e-tutorials is a prerequisite for entering the exam. Written and oral exam (80%), Students produce project papers and present them individually to the audience (20%).

Logistics systems in modern society are a key factor in effective and efficient operation of companies and other organizations. Competencies, which include the competences in the field of project management, are required to design, interconnect, and optimize consistency of logistics systems.

Students of the Project Management course extend their basic knowledge in the field of project management from the first stage of study and thereby gain skills to design and manage complex projects or project programs in the field of logistics systems. Special emphasis is on acquiring competencies in understanding and managing inter-organizational logistics projects.

Lecturer: izr. prof. dr. Kovačič Lukman Rebeka

Asistent: izr. prof. dr. Kovačič Lukman Rebeka

Seminar work (30%), Written examination (50%). Successful completion of e-lectures and e-tutorials is a prerequisite for entering the exam (20%).

Sustainable Logistics objectives and public policy
Sustainable consumption and production
Renewable resources and their benefits
Reducing emissions using a variety of alternative energy sources
Renewable resources in logistics processes
Energy Management in logistics
Increasing the energy efficiency of logistics processes
Case studies

Lecturer: izr. prof. dr. Knez Matjaž

Asistent: doc. dr. Obrecht Matevž

Successful completion of e-lectures and e-tutorials is a prerequisite for entering the exam. Research and course work (30%), Work and cooperation on seminars (20%), Written examination (50%).

Introduction:
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM):,
Explanation of keywords CAD, CAP, CAM,CAQ,PP&C
distributed multilevel control,
distributed control system architecture and communication systems,
integrated distributed computer systems and distributed databases,
production process scheduling.

Planning and managing contemporary production systems with the help of  integrated enterprise resource planning information systems (ERP):
concepts: straight through processing, zero-latency enterprise,
SAP R/3 presentation: project-financial modules (PS, FI, EC, CO, IM, TR), production-logistics modules (SD, MM, PP, QM, PM), personnel-legislative modules (PA, PD), infrastructural-information system modules (IS, BC, CA),

SAP R/3 modules’ interconnections and enterprise information system connection to the global market.

Lecturer: izr. prof. dr. Jereb Borut

Asistent: izr. prof. dr. Jereb Borut

Successful completion of e-lectures and e-tutorials is a prerequisite for entering the exam (40%). Written examination (40%). Excercise or seminar work (20%).

Subject Principles of modelling dynamics in logistics is intent to gain in-depth knowledge of modelling, simulation and analysis methods of dynamic processes in logistics. Students are familiarized with the basics of dynamics of continuous and discrete systems and they are capable of analytical and numerical modelling of those systems. They also become familiar with computer based tools for modelling and simulation of dynamic processes in logistics. Students will upgrade their knowledge gained from lectures with tutorials exercises, where with the help of analytical and numerical models will solve complex dynamic process of professional problems in logistics.

Lecturer: prof. dr. Šraml Matjaž

Asistent: asist. Marolt Jakob

Completed home works and seminar (project) work (40%), oral exam (theoretical and practical knowledge (60%)). Successful completion of e-lectures and e-tutorials is a prerequisite for entering the exam.

Lectures: Introduction – importance of warehouse systems in the transport-warehouse logistics function. Material flow – warehouse as a queuing system (“fluid flow model”). Warehouse operations – receiving, process customer orders, order-picking, checking, packing, put away. Warehouse management systems – receiving and shipping, stock locator system, features, market supply. Storage and handling equipment – storage equipment, transporters, sorting equipment etc. Types of forklifts – due to their working principles, drive motors, carrying capacity, bearing strength. Transportation handcarts – classical, autonomous, folding, assembling – special handcarts, inductive guided etc. Transport storage unit – pallets, boxes etc. Designing and planning of packing. Technological procedures of packing: vakuum packing, sterile packing, packing in a modificated atmosphere, active packing. Protection of goods and safety manipulating – at interior transport, at transport on long distance, safety managing with transport devices. Storage strategies. Commissionaire – types, equipment, zones. Design of warehouse systems – storage rack systems, construction of the warehouse, shape optimisation.

Seminar: Seminar (project) work supplement lectures with practical solutions of engineering problems concerning warehouse operations.

Lecturer: prof. dr. Lerher Tone

Asistent: viš. pred. Marovt Matjaž

Completed home-works and seminar (project) work (50%), Oral examination (theoretical and practical knowledge) (50%). Successful completion of e-tasks and quizzes is a prerequisite for entering the exam.

In the framework of the subject the students get in-depth knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems, their introduction and configuration as well as the concepts of manufacturing execution systems and process control systems.

Lecturer: izr. prof. dr. Gumzej Roman

Asistent: asist. dr. Rupnik Bojan

Successful completion of e-tasks and quizzes is a prerequisite for entering the exam. Seminar paper (50%), Oral exam (50%).

Definition of international logistics
Macroeconimic fundamentals of international logistics business
Basics of international trade
Incoterms
International logistics infrastructure
International transport,
Trends in international logistics

Lecturer: prof. dr. Rosi Bojan

Asistent: doc. dr. Sternad Marjan

Written examination (70%), tutorials (10%), presentation of a seminar work (20%). Successful completion of e-lectures and e-tutorials is a prerequisite for entering the exam.

Basic characteristics of LC (concept, development of LC, legal basis, definition, classification, functions and impacts of LC)
Cluster analysis of LC
Specific forms of LC – distribution centres, cargo terminals, LC for specific needs
The process of planning ans establishing LC
Where, why and how many LCs
Principles of  determining LC locations
LC management
Basics of solving infrastructure and organisational problems (problems of strategic and operational logistics)
Case studies of different types of LC.

Lecturer: izr. prof. dr. Topolšek Darja

Asistent: asist. Grofelnik Igor

Written exam (50%), Research Work (50%). Successful completion of e-lectures and e-tutorials is a prerequisite for entering the exam.

In the era of globalization, the time of the integration of the Slovenian market with foreign markets, always comes to contact between different cultures. It should be taken into account that cultural characteristics, rather than economic can make a difference in the performance of the organization, mainly due to cultural diversity or conflict of values.

In this course you will learn about the basic concept of communication, communication process and how to communicate in contact with other cultures. You will learn about the communication process within the organization and the strategic aspects of the design of communication processes in an organization, means and methods of communication and transmission of messages, communication with business partners, negotiations, presentations, some cultural differences in international business relations, lobbying, business etiquette, culture and ethics in communication and the peculiarities of each civilization and cultural entities.

Due to the increasing integration of international markets and the need for knowledge of the business and also informal communication with other cultures, this course represents a huge competitive advantage for you at the entrance and the functioning of the labour market.

Lecturer: doc. dr. Mlaker Kač Sonja

Asistent: doc. dr. Mlaker Kač Sonja

Active participation at seminars and a presentation of a short assignment (40%), Written examination (60%). Successful completion of e-tasks and quizzes is a prerequisite for entering the exam.

Cover.
Inside title page.
Declaration concerning the authorship of submitted work.
Acknowledgement.
Abstract in Slovene and in a foreign language (English or German) and key words.
Review of the subject – index.
Review of the tables – index.
Review of the appendices – index.
Introduction.
Literature review.
Practical part of the master’s dissertation (argument).
Contribution of the master’s dissertation to the professional field.
Conclusion.
Bibliography and sources.
Appendices (if needed).
Glossary (if needed).
Abbreviations and acronyms (if needed).

Master’s dissertation (80%), Defence of master’s dissertation (20%).

A student who has already joined  scientific research work in one of the laboratories in the framework of the course “Introduction into scientific research work” under the mentorship of higher-education teachers, assistant teachers and researchers in laboratories continues with his/her work on a chosen research project.
Depending on the chosen topic and method of work, students learn about and deepen their knowledge of research work. Students apply the theoretical knowledge they gained in the 1st and 2nd year of study to a concrete logistical problem.

Lecturer: izr. prof. dr. Kramberger Tomaž

Report assessment (70%), Public presentation (30%).

Subject, Principles of modelling in logistics, refers to the graph theory and its applications in logistics. Graph theory belongs to the field of discrete mathematics, which is significant in applying ideas to logistics problems, especially from the field of operations research. Firstly, the course introduces basic concepts, definitions and examples of applications. Follows the Euler and Hamilton graphs presentation, while the term tree and its respective optimisation is introduced. Applications of graph theory are related to various problems; from the shortest path problem, maximum flow problem, travelling salesman problem, location problem and others. The student is subjected to the optimisation problem within a logistics network, where the initiative and creative thinking of individuals is reflected. Regarding analytical study of the problem, a systematic solving approach, and constructive analysis of the obtained results, the student is capable to find an efficient solution to the concrete logistics problem.

Lecturer: izr. prof. dr. Dragan Dejan

Asistent: asist. Vizinger Tea

Course work (30%), Written exammination (40%), Oral examination (30%) Successful completion of e-lectures and e-tutorials is a prerequisite for entering the exam.