Analyze and define basic concepts and activities in the field of retail logistics, provide methodological foundations for executing individual retail logistics processes, and understand basic decision-making models in retail logistics.
1. Supply chain relationships. Trade logistics in supply chain management.
2. Internationalization of retail supply chains and drivers of change in the retail supply chain
3. Analysis of the form of business units in trade from a logistical point of view. Logistically relevant properties of goods. Food and non-food trade logistics
4. Logistics in the processes of the flow of goods in trade - technological processes. Logistics in wholesale trade.
5. Warehouse logistics in retail.
6. In-store logistics (retail).
7. Packaging and shipping units in the store.
8. GS1 standards and traceability.
9. Store inventory management. KPIs and metrics for retail.
10. Product availability in retail - on the shelf and online order fulfillment. Omnichannel retail.
11. Logistics in consignment trade. Peculiarities of logistics in e-commerce.
12. In-store transportation. Last mile delivery.
13. Challenges of modern trade logistics
After completing the course, the student will be able to:
1. analyze the importance and role of trade in the supply chain.
2. comment on the specifics and requirements of different trade sectors for the implementation of logistics
3. apply logistics principles to different areas of retail logistics, with special emphasis on store logistics.
4. review the logistical challenges in modern trade.
5. critically judge the implementation and implementation of logistics in individual trade economic entities.
