Academic Year of Degree:
2026/27
432 - Joint Law - Business Administration and Management Programme
30635 - Logistics and the Supply Chain
Teaching Plan Information
Academic year:
2026/27
Subject:
30635 - Logistics and the Supply Chain
Faculty / School:
109 - Facultad de Economía y Empresa
Tipo de enseñanza:
In person
Degree:
432 - Joint Law - Business Administration and Management Programme
ECTS:
5.0
Year:
6
Semester:
First semester
Subject type:
Optional
Module:
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1. General information
1. Basic Subject Information
Themain goal of this subject is for the student to learn the logistics processes and decisions related to the company's supply chain, with special emphasis on their strategic management in environments with uncertainty, and the identification of emerging trends in this area. In addition, students are expected to acquire a critical and reflective perspective on the role of logistics and company sourcing decisions in building a sustainable economy.
These approaches and goals are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda of the United Nations (https://www.un. org/sustainabledevelopment/en/), specifically, the activities planned in the subject will contribute to the achievement of SDG-1 (End Poverty), SDG-2 (Zero Hunger), SDG-4 (Quality Education), SDG-5 (Gender Equality), SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG-12 (Responsible Production and Consumption).
2. Learning results
By passing this subject, the student achieves knowledge of the basic concepts that make up the areas of logistics and supply chain, identifying the important role played by technology and transportation. Likewise, it is possible to learn about strategic solutions to mitigate the effects of uncertainty and delve into new trends in logisticsprocesses.
3. Syllabus
1. Introduction to logistics and supply chain. Procurement management and storage systems.
2. Information flows and technology in the supply chain.
3. Transportation in the logistics process
4. Uncertainty in the Supply Chain. Forecasts and Solutions.
5. Consolidated distribution, aggregation strategies and control of logistics processes.
6. Current logistics topics (reverse logistics, green logistics, circular economy)
4. Academic activities
Participative master classes: 25 hours (Theoretical-practical sessions in which the contents of the subjectwill be explained )
Practical classes with problem solving and case studies: 25 hours (Different problems/ cases will be analyzed and will be discussed. In addition, there will be a group work on a topic related to the logistics activity or the supplychain.
Personal study. 73 hours.
Assessment tests: 2 hours.
5 ECTS = 125 hours
In principle, the teaching methodology and its evaluation is planned to be based on face-to-face classes . However, if circumstances so require, they may be conducted online."
5. Assessment system
Students must demonstrate that they have achieved the expected learning outcomes through the following assessment activities: In the ordinary call, students will have the option of passing the subject by carrying out a continuous assessment or a global assessment.
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Continuous assessment. Continuous assessment will be carried out through the aggregation of the marks obtained in the following activities.
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Practical part (7 points) *
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Resolution of questions/problems formulated and presentation in class (assessment between 30% and 40%).
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Group work: Group work on a topic related to logistics or the supply chain, which can be both theoretical and applied (assessment between 60% and 50).
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Special activities: Visits to companies, talks, conferences, etc. (10%).
*The weights assigned to the assessment of the three types of activities shall add up to 100%.
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Theoretical part (3 points)
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Individual test for students who are taking continuous assessment. The student will have to answer a series of questions of a theoretical-practical nature in which the knowledge and assimilation of the theoretical concepts must be demonstrated, complementing the answers with the application of the practical aspects seen in the cases, readings and examples. As a guideline, the theoretical part accounts for between 50% and 60% of the mark, and the practical part for between 40% and 50% of the mark.
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Overall assessment
For those students who do not wish to take continuous assessment, who have not passed it or who wish to improve their grade, there is also the possibility of taking a global assessment, consisting of an exam that will contain short questions on knowledge and understanding of the theory seen in class and exercises and/or case studies to demonstrate their ability to apply the theory studied to practice. This exam will represent 100% of the final grade and it is necessary that the student obtains a minimum grade of 5 points out of 10 to pass the course.
In the extraordinary call, the evaluation will be carried out by means of a global test with the same characteristics as the one mentioned above.
5.1. Academic fraud prevention
The use of unauthorised electronic materials or devices during the assessment may result in immediate exclusion from the examination and a fail mark (a numerical mark of ‘0’ for the assessment).
Furthermore, the lecturer in charge may complete the grade report and submit it to the General Inspectorate of Services, so that it may, where appropriate, consider initiating disciplinary proceedings against the student for academic fraud.
In the case of a continuous assessment exam [continuous assessment cannot continue, unless otherwise specified in the academic guide.]
In the case of a regular or extraordinary exam session, the initiation of disciplinary proceedings will result in the grade ‘pending resolution’ until the proceedings are concluded.
6. Sustainable Development Goals
2 - Zero Hunger
4 - Quality Education
7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
7. Bibliography
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BALLOU, RONALD H. (2004). Logística. Admiministración de la cadena de suministro. Quinta edición. México: PEARSON EDUCACIÓN.
CACHON, G. & TERWIESCH, Ch. (2013). Matching supply with demand: an introduction to operations management. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, cop.
MARCO; J. A. (2021). Logistica 5.0: Transporta tu Logistica al Mundo Digital. [s.l.]: ALMUZARA, – ISBN: 9788418757037.
MORA GARCIA, L. A. (2021). Cadena De Suministro: Principios, Maximas y Recomendaciones (2a. Ed.). [s. l.]: MARGE BOOKS. ISBN 978-84-18532-51-1.
PASTOR AGUSTÍN, G. (2018). Curso de logística y cadena de suministro. [s. l.].
RENDER, B. & HEIZER, J. (2014). Principios de Administración de operaciones. 9ª ed. México: Pearson Educación.