Logistics English

Lehrinhalte

  • Modes of transport
  • Distribution
  • The supply chain
  • Packing, marking, and labels
  • Containerisation
  • INCO Terms
  • Imports and exports
  • Methods of international payment
  • Insurance
  • Production and operations management
  • Factory location
  • Inventory management
  • Warehousing
  • Just-in-time
  • Quality management
  • Retail logistics
  • Inventory management

Art der Vermittlung

Präsenzveranstaltung

Art der Veranstaltung

Pflichtfach

Empfohlene Fachliteratur

  • Course reader
  • Allison, John and Jeremy Townend (2017): in company 3.0 – Supply Chain Management: English for Specific Purposes. 1st ed., Hueber Verlag.
  • Allison, John and Jeremy Townend (2017): in company 3.0 – Logistics: English for Specific Purposes. 1st ed., Hueber Verlag.

Lern- und Lehrmethode

Face-to-face learning (input, discussions, role plays, presentations, written activities), case studies, distance learning, blended learning, support through various media

Prüfungsmethode

Continuous assessment:

  • Regular written quizzes 60%
  • Presentation 20%
  • Participation and performance in class, homework, and assignments 20%

Voraussetzungen laut Lehrplan

English CEFR Level B2

Schnellinfos

Studiengang

Logistik und Transportmanagement (Bachelor)

Akademischer Grad

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

4.00

Unterrichtssprache

Englisch

Studienplan

Berufsbegleitend

Studienjahr, in dem die Lerneinheit angeboten wird

2023

Semester in dem die Lehrveranstaltung angeboten wird

3 WS

Incoming

Ja

Lernergebnisse der Lehrveranstaltung

After successful completion of the course students are able to use their extended specific English vocabulary in logistics terminology to

  • describe the nature of goods
  • apply the correct form of international payment
  • use INCO terms correctly in international trade
  • use and apply correct packing, markings, and labels in transport of dangerous goods
  • describe modes of transport and their characteristics
  • talk about the vital elements in a supply chain
  • describe exact measurements of consignments on the phone
  • calculate transport costs
  • correspond about adequate insurance cover for consignments
  • document the procedures in transportation
  • reflect and discuss logistics and transport issues
  • manage inventory
  • confirm shipping arrangements• Course reader
  • Allison, John and Jeremy Townend (2017): in company 3.0 – Supply Chain Management: English for Specific Purposes. 1st ed., Hueber Verlag.
  • Allison, John and Jeremy Townend (2017): in company 3.0 – Logistics: English for Specific Purposes. 1st ed., Hueber Verlag.
  • advise about the dos and don’ts of loading a shipping container

Kennzahl der Lehrveranstaltung

0391-21-01-BB-DE-36