Description

The objectives of the course are:
• Introduce green technologies and market trends
• Theoretically define and practically support innovation in logistics systems or organizations
• Present supportive environments for innovative solutions and concepts
• Present methods for calculating the economic viability of investments in innovative green technologies

Competences acquired by students:

• They get to know the concept of innovation
• Understand the importance of introducing innovations into logistics systems
• Know the methods for calculating the economic viability of investments in green technologies
• Know the specifics required by sustainable logistics systems

Instructors

izr. prof. dr. MATJAŽ KNEZ

Contents

•    Logistical systems and green technologies.
•    Innovation of the organization in the field of introduction of green technologies
•    Technological innovations opportunities and support instruments.
•    Economics of green technologies integration in to logistics systems.
•    Energy management in logistics organizations and new technological concepts.
•    Case studies of the technological innovation and implementation of green technologies and green energy sources.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• able to select and prepare a plan for the introduction of green technologies in the logistics system
• solving specific problems of introducing greens from the point of view of sustainable principles

Recommended Readings and Tools

Muneer, T., Kolhe, M. L. &Aisling D. (Eds.). (2017). Electric vehicles: prospects and challenges. Elsevier.
McKinnon, A., Browne, M. & Whiteing, A. (Eds.). (2012). Green logistics: improving the environmental sustainability of logistics (2nd ed.).  Kogan Page.
Muneer, T., Gueymard, C., & Kambezidis, H. (2004). Solar radiation and daylight models: (with software available from companion web site) (2nd ed.). Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann.
Makower, J. (2009). Strategies for green economy: opportunities and challenges in the new world of business. McGraw Hill.
MacKinnon, D., Shaw, J., & Docherty, I. (2008). Diverging mobilities?: devolution, transport and policy innovation (1st ed.). Elsevier.
Esty, D. C., & Winston, A. S. (2009). Green to gold: how smart companies use environmental strategy to innovate, create value and build competitive advantage (Revised and updated). J. Wiley & sons.
Trainer, T. (2007). Renewable energy cannot sustain a consumer society. Springer.

Planned Activities

Lectures: students understand the theoretical frameworks of the course. Part of the lecture course is in a classroom while the rest is in the form of e-learning (e-lectures may be given via video-conferencing or with the help of specially designed e-material in a virtual electronic learning environment).

Tutorials: Students enhance their theoretical knowledge and are able to apply it. Part of the seminar is in a classroom and a part in a laboratory, while the rest is in the form of e-learning (e-tutorials may be given via video-conferencing or with the help of specially designed e-material in a virtual electronic learning environment).

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Written examination: 65%
Collaboration in lectures: 5%
Lab work: 5%
Lab works: 5%
Collaboration in tuorials: 20%