Type A
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Code |
Competences Specific | | A1.2 |
Recognise the logistical complexity of technology companies, apply advanced techniques for managing the supply chain and develop new techniques in response to the challenges of technological change and ill-defined environments. |
| A1.5 |
Analyse the complexity of the micro- and macroeconomic and legal environment of technology and innovation companies in a changing and ill-defined context. |
Type B
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Code |
Competences Transversal | | B3.1 |
Work in multidisciplinary teams and in complex contexts. |
| B3.2 |
Develop abilities to manage their professional career. |
Type C
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Code |
Competences Nuclear |
Type A
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| A1.2 |
Diagnose and propose solutions to the different logistical problems that a technological and industrial company faces in a changing context of innovation.
| | A1.5 |
Understand the current legislation regarding security, the environment and employment law in relation to the transport of goods.
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Type B
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| B3.1 |
Organise logistical processes while working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
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Take responsibility for the overall result of teamwork and not merely for the part that was done personally.
Resolve disputes that arise during teamwork in a constructive, ethically responsible manner whilst taking into account the multicultural and multidisciplinary nature of the team
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Type C
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
PART 1: ECONOMIA DEL TRANSPORT (1,5 ECTS)
1.1. The economics of hub-and-spoke networks
1.2. Airline consolidation (alliances, mergers, and hybrid forms of cooperation)
1.3. Airline business models (network, regional, and low-cost): The new-routes hypothesis
1.4. Airport congestion
1.5. Airport pricing |
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PART 2: LOGISTICS (1,5 ECTS)
2.1. Supply chain concepts
2.2. Role of logistics into supply chain; means of transportation
2.3. Incoterms
2.4. 3rd and 4th parties in logistics
2.5. Logistics contracts; negotiation
2.6. Cost modelling
2.7. Continuous improvement; LEAN philosophy
2.8. Quality, safety, and environment |
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Methodologies :: Tests |
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Competences |
(*) Class hours
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Hours outside the classroom
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(**) Total hours |
Introductory activities |
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1 |
0 |
1 |
Scientific and/or communication events |
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12 |
16 |
28 |
Lecture |
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12 |
17 |
29 |
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom |
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2 |
12 |
14 |
Personal attention |
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1 |
0 |
1 |
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Multiple-choice objective tests |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
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(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher. (**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies
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Description |
Introductory activities |
General presentation. |
Scientific and/or communication events |
Discussion of the transportation industry events. |
Lecture |
Presentation of the main descriptive and analytical elements. |
Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom |
Analysis and presentation of a case study directly related with the topics explained in the course. |
Personal attention |
Personal guidance and problem-solving. |
Description |
The times for personalized attention will be made clear during the first lecture. |
Methodologies |
Competences
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Description |
Weight |
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Practical cases/ case studies in the classroom |
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Analysis and presentation of a case study directly related with the topics explained in the course. |
20% |
Multiple-choice objective tests |
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Two multiple-choice tests, one for each part of the course. Each of the tests will account for 40% of the final mark. |
80% |
Others |
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Other comments and second exam session |
- There is a minimim attendance requirement of 80% to gain access to 1st-call evaluation (i.e., continuous assessment). - The second-call final exam will account for 100% of the mark. - During exams, mobile telephones, tablets, and any other electronic devices must be turned off and placed out of sight, unless they are explicitly authorized by the lecturer. |
Basic |
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Papers, articles, and specific materials, whose references will be given during the course lectures. |
Complementary |
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1)
“Airport congestion and airline network structure” (joint with Xavier Fageda),
2017, in John D. Bitzan and James H. Peoples, Ed., The Economics of Airport Operations --
Advances in Airline Economics 6, 335-359, Emerald Publishing
Limited (ISBN: 978-1-78714-498-9).
2)
“Joint ventures in the transatlantic airline market” (joint with Xavier Fageda
and Bernd Theilen), forthcoming, in Kevin Cullinane, Ed., The Economics of Air Transport in
Europe -- Advances in Airline Economics 8, Emerald Publishing
Limited.
3) “Dealing with negative externalities: Low
emission zones vs. congestion tolls” (joint with Valeria Bernardo and Xavier
Fageda), forthcoming, in R. Vickerman, Ed., Encyclopedia of Transportation, Elsevier.
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(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation. |
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