2023/2024 BA-BINBO1330U Logistics Clusters
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Logistics Clusters |
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Language | English |
Course ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
Type | Mandatory |
Level | Bachelor |
Duration | One Quarter |
Start time of the course | Autumn, Second Quarter |
Timetable | Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk |
Study board |
Study Board for BSc in International
Business
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Last updated on 14-02-2023 |
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Learning objectives | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The overall purpose of the course is to provide
the students with an understanding of the geography of logistics
activities and the role of logistics clusters in global supply
chains. The course have the following specific aims:
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Prerequisites for registering for the exam (activities during the teaching period) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of compulsory
activities which must be approved (see section 13 of the Programme
Regulations): 1
Compulsory home
assignments
1 of 2 must be passed (fail/passed) in groups of 2-5 students
Oral presentations
etc.
First activity will consist of student groups handing in a recorded video presentation of a study trip report based on logistics cluster theory. Second activity consists of handing in a recorded video presentation of a logistics cluster close to the student group’s university location. Each video presentation must consist of max. six Powerpoint slides and all group members must contribute in the video that can be recorded in Teams or Zoom. Videos must be uploaded on Canvas a week before the 12th and 13th lessons, respectively. Groups will consist of 2-5 students. Presentations will be assessed (passed/not passed). The student will not have extra attempts to get the required number of compulsory activities approved prior to the ordinary exam. If the student has not received approval for the required number of compulsory activities or has been ill, the student cannot participate in ordinary exam. Prior to the retake the student will be given an extra attempt. The extra attempt is a video home assignment that will cover the required number of compulsory activities. If approved, the student will be able to attend retake. Please note that students must have made an effort in the allocated assignments throughout the course. Students that do not participate in the assignments (no show/U) are not entitled to the extra assignment and will have to wait until the next ordinary exam to complete the course. |
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Course content, structure and pedagogical approach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The course sets out to discuss what a cluster is and what in particular a logistics cluster is from a theoretical point of view. Definitions and types of clusters are dicussed. Next, global supply chain designs and how they influence the emergence of logistics clusters - and vice-versa - are touched upon. Then the various logistics activies in clusters are discussed, such as value added activities. This discussion will include the role of various economic actors in the clusters such as shippers, logistics service providers, ports and infrastructure owners. The course continues by discussing specific European and global logistics clusters and their particluar roles in international trade. Finally, the course offers field trips in order for the students to analyze the Danish logistics cluster. Desk research is also required for this purpose and in order to be able to compare the Danish logistics cluster with those of Vancouver and Shenzhen, respectively. |
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Description of the teaching methods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dialogue lectures, guest lectures from practice
and a field trip. Active student participation is expected. A field
trip to Hamburg will take place the whole week 45. Particiaption to
the Hamburg trip is mandatory
Mandatory Meet and Greet in November |
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Feedback during the teaching period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Feedback will be given in class in group work | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Expected literature | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sheffi, Y. (2012). Logistics Clusters: Delivering Value and Driving Growth. MITPress, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Gammelgaard, B., Kinra, A. and Sornn-Friese, H. (2015). Identifying Maritime Logistics Competencies for Sustaining Maritime economies: The Case of the Danish Maritime Cluster. ALRT conference paper, Taipei. Gammelgaard, B. and Kinra, A. (2012). Logistics in the Oresund Region. In: Bookbinder, J. (ed.), Handbook of Global Logistics, chap. 8, Springer. Meixell, M. and Gargeya, V.B. (2005). Global supply chain design: A literature review and critique. Transportation Research Part E, 41, pp. 531-550. Rodrique, J.-P. (2012). The Geography of Global Supply Chains: Evidence from Third-Party Logistics. Journal of Supply Chain Management, 48(3), pp. 15-23. Gereffi, G. and Lee, J. (2012). Why the World Suddenly Cares about Global Supply Chains. Journal of Supply Chain Management, 48(3), pp. 24-32. Mann, C. (2012). Supply Chain Logistics, Trade Facilitation and International Trade: A Macroeconomic Policy View. Journal of Supply Chain Management, 48(3), pp. 7-14. Robinson, R. (2010). Ports as elements in value-driven chain systems: the new paradigm. Maritime Policy & Management: The flagship journal of international shipping and port research, 29:3, pp. 241-255. Mangan, J., Lalwani, C. and Fynes, B. (2008).Port-centric logistics. International Journal of Logistics Management, 19(1), pp- 29-41. Lee, S.-W., Song, D.-W and Ducruet, C. (2008). A tale of Asia´s world ports: The special evolution in global hub port cities. Geoforum, 39, pp. 372-385. Lee, P., & Cheong, I. (2013). Clustering Logistics with Ports and Shipping Services in the Time of Troubled Waters and Free Trade Era: Guest Editorial. Maritime Policy & Management, 40(2), pp. 95-99. Wang, J.J. & Cheng, M.C. (2010). From a hub port city to a global supply chain management center: a case study of Hong Kong. Journal of Transport Geography. 18 (1), pp. 104-115 CSCMP Global Perspectives: Scandinavia, Germany, the Benelux, China, Canada, etc. Jacobsen, E.W. et al (2015). The leading maritime capitals of the world. Menon Publication 12/2015 World Bank: Logistics Performance Index; www.lpi.worldbank.org/international/scorecard/radar
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