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2021/2022

Decision-making in Logistics

Code: 42876 ECTS Credits: 6
Degree Type Year Semester
4313785 Aeronautical Management OB 0 1
The proposed teaching and assessment methodology that appear in the guide may be subject to changes as a result of the restrictions to face-to-face class attendance imposed by the health authorities.

Contact

Name:
Juan José Ramos González
Email:
JuanJose.Ramos@uab.cat

Use of Languages

Principal working language:
spanish (spa)

Prerequisites

This subject is exclusively taught in Spanish. Kindly check the syllabus in that language.

Objectives and Contextualisation

This subject is exclusively taught in Spanish. Kindly check the syllabus in that language.

Competences

  • Efficiently apply quantitative methods and techniques to optimise a logistical system.
  • Solve complex problems by adopting a rigorous, efficient approach.
  • Solve problems in new or little-known situations within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the field of study.
  • Use acquired knowledge as a basis for originality in the application of ideas, often in a research context.
  • Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Base arguments on quantitative models and techniques.
  2. Choose and apply appropriate quantitative strategies and methodologies to design a solution to a decision-making problem in logistics.
  3. Evaluate different options and choose the best one, using a combination of intuition and analytic methods.
  4. Model the system and its decision-making process.
  5. Solve complex problems by adopting a rigorous, efficient approach.
  6. Solve problems in new or little-known situations within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the field of study.
  7. Understand the main decision-making methods and techniques.
  8. Use acquired knowledge as a basis for originality in the application of ideas, often in a research context.
  9. Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.

Content

This subject is exclusively taught in Spanish. Kindly check the syllabus in that language.

Methodology

This subject is exclusively taught in Spanish. Kindly check the syllabus in that language.

Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Activities

Title Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Type: Directed      
Clases de problemas 10 0.4 3, 7, 1, 4, 2
Clases de teoría 20 0.8 3, 7, 1, 4, 2
Type: Supervised      
Prácticas 40 1.6 5, 3, 1, 4, 6, 2
Type: Autonomous      
Estudio personal 30 1.2 7, 1, 8
Proyecto 50 2 5, 6, 8, 9

Assessment

This subject is exclusively taught in Spanish. Kindly check the syllabus in that language.

Assessment Activities

Title Weighting Hours ECTS Learning Outcomes
Memoria del trabajo práctico 50% 0 0 5, 7, 6, 2, 8, 9
Presentación del trabajo práctico 10% 0 0 1, 9
Prácticas 40% 0 0 5, 3, 1, 4, 6, 2

Bibliography

This subject is exclusively taught in Spanish. Kindly check the syllabus in that language.

Software

Specific software

During the course we will use the IBM ILOG optimization platform that you can install on your computers.

How to get the ILOG Student Edition platform.

When starting the course go to: https://www.ibm.com/products/ilog-cplex-optimization-studio?mhsrc=ibmsearch_a&mhq=ilog

Register on the platform with your email address @ e-campus.uab.cat