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Academics Degree programmes Industrial Logistics | Industrial Logistics |
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Logistics is core competence for industrial branches Industrial Logistics connects procurement markets (suppliers) to the places of production (factories) and consumption (customers). The expectations of costumers demand professional logistics management on the one hand, on the other hand cost pressure in competition demands more efficient courses of business from enterprises. Well trained logisticians are among the most highly sought after professionals on national and international job markets. Even in periods with a difficult economic situation there is a constantly rising demand for qualified graduates in the field of industrial logistics. The degree program Industrial Logistics is a technical degree program which combines sound education in engineering with economic emphases and comprehensive professional education in logistics. Program descriptionUndergraduate program: fundamental principles (three semesters): basic studies in engineering, basics of industrial economics and project management, basics of logistics and quality management, English language. Special studies (four semesters): intensification of basic studies, logistics and relevant technology, information management, process management, information technology, internship in industry (7th semester), two bachelor theses. Graduate program: 2 semesters of specialization, one semester diploma thesis. Subjects: supply chain management and simulation of logistic systems as well as operations research. Focal fields of specialization: the focal field logistics-management deepens knowledge in special fields of logistics and imparts method competence. The focal field logistics-technology imparts knowledge in topics of automation and in special IT-related fields of logistics. Logistics-Management: plant planning, material flow, warehousing, disposal logistics, sourcing and procurement, production management, economy and mathematics, as well as methodical subjects, e.g. empiric social research and management of change. Logistics-Technology: Data modelling and design, automation, IT application in logistics, e.g. material flow control, rule and event controlled production processes. The industrial logisticians combine basic knowledge in natural sciences such as mathematics and physic and specific expertise in the fields of information management, process management, and controlling with knowledge from the specific focal fields of procurement, production, and distribution logistics. Above all industrial logisticians acquire methodical knowledge in the fields of project management, system analysis, moderation and problem solving. In addition to knowledge in foreign languages and ability to work in a team, problem solving competence, innovative ability and independent methodical and flexible working are encouraged within the framework of the studies. EquipmentWe possess a computer lab for e.g. lab courses in simulation of logistical processes and management games. This offer is expanded by cooperation with e.g. the chairs Automation and Conveying Technology but also with external partners (for instance University of Magdeburg, University Karlsruhe). Typical fields of activityMaterial management, supply chain planning and control, controlling, industrial procurement, organisation and process management, information technology, warehouse automation, transportation and conveying technology, and container management. Typical branches of industryGraduates in Industrial Logistics mainly work in industrial enterprises with a strong relation to logistics as well as in branches related to industry. The relevant branches are: heavy industry, raw material industry, automotive industry, paper industry, and service providers with different specializations (e.g. forwarding agencies, warehouse automation, software for logistics etc.). Infobox
Possible degrees: Bachelor of Science (BSc), Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) / Master of Science (MSc), Dr.mont. |