LOGISTICS AND PRODUCTION ORGANIZATION FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES
cod. 1012500

Academic year 2024/25
1° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Biagio AUSANIO
Academic discipline
Economia ed estimo rurale (AGR/01)
Field
A scelta dello studente
Type of training activity
Student's choice
21 hours
of face-to-face activities
3 credits
hub:
course unit
in ITALIAN

Learning objectives

• Understanding Supply Chain and Operations:
Learn about logistics chain processes and strategies for efficiently navigating the market.
• Managing Operations Planning:
Gain an in-depth understanding of Supply Chain Management (SCM), multi-level (rolling) planning, and production plans (PP, MPS).
• Optimizing Procurement and Inventory Management:
Differentiate between demand-driven and stock-driven procurement, apply the EOQ-ROP model, and calculate safety stock.
• Analyzing and Optimizing Inventory:
Use cross-analysis of inventory levels and consumption to improve inventory management.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

This course introduces the concepts of logistics chain operations and, more broadly, Supply Chain Management. It discusses the characteristics of today's market and the resources available to companies to respond efficiently and effectively.
Students will gain knowledge of the different phases of Operations Management (Supply Chain Management - SCM). The course explores multi-level planning mechanisms, including rolling planning logic, and covers the aggregate production plan (PP) and the master production schedule (MPS).
Key criteria for material procurement will be introduced. The course covers both demand-driven and stock-driven procurement approaches. Inventory models will be analyzed, with a focus on the Economic Order Quantity model (EOQ-ROP) and the calculation of safety stock.
Cross-analysis of inventory levels and consumption will be used to identify optimal inventory management strategies.

Full programme

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Bibliography

• Alberto F. De Toni – Roberto Panizzolo, Sistemi di gestione della Produzione, latest edition

Teaching methods

• Lectures
• Group Work
• Use of Excel Files

Assessment methods and criteria

The final exam will consist of a multiple-choice written test and an exercise using Excel.

Other information

Classes will be delivered through frontal lectures. Lessons will alternate between traditional lectures and interactive sessions with students. To encourage active participation, various activities will be proposed, both individually and in small groups, utilizing resources available on the Elly platform.

2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student registry office

E. segreteria.economia@unipr.it
T. +39 0521 902377

Quality assurance office

Education Manager:

Barbara Violi
Office T. +39 0521 902296
Office E. didattica.sea@unipr.it

President of the degree course

Prof. Filippo Arfini
E. filippo.arfini@unipr.it

Faculty advisor

Prof. Silvia Bellini
E. silvia.bellini@unipr.it

Carrer guidance delegate

Prof. Chiara Panari
E. chiara.panari@unipr.it

Tutor professor

Prof. Maria Cecilia Mancini
E. mariacecilia.mancini@unipr.it

Erasmus delegates

Prof. Maria Cecilia Mancini
E. mariacecilia.mancini@unipr.it
Prof. Donata Tania Vergura
E. donatatania.vergura@unipr.it

Quality assurance manager

Prof. Maria Cecilia Mancini
E. mariacecilia.mancini@unipr.it

Internships

E. tirocini@unipr.it

Tutor student

Tutoring