Within this course, students will be introduced to the most important types of information and communication technology (ICT) used to support logistics activities and processes. The latest trends in the development of logistics and the influence of Industry 4.0 on its development will be presented.
1. E-logistics – concept and trends; Industry 4.0
2. E-commerce
3. Traceability and GS1 standards
4. Internet of things in SCM
5. Machine learning in SCM
6. Blockchain technology in SCM
7. Logistics and cloud computing
8. Artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and robotics
9. Enterprise resource planning systems (ERP systems)
10. Digitalisation in logistics and SCM – overview of the current state
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
1. Evaluate the importance of information and communication technology in the field of supply chain management
2. Recommend the appropriate type of information technology to support specific logistics processes
3. Appraise information systems and technologies that serve to improve the performance of logistics processes
