Process Management and Logistics

Department

Master's Program Mechatronics

Course unit code

MECH-M-3-PML-PML-ILV

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2.0

Name of lecturer(s)

DI Opschondek Thomas, MSc

Mode of delivery

face-to-face

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

- Becker, J., Kugeler, M., Rosemann, M.: Prozessmanagement, Verlag Springer.
- Binner, H. F.: Handbuch der prozessorientierten Arbeits-organisation, Verlag Hanser.
- Blanchard, B.S: Logistic Engineering and Management, Verlag Prentice Hall.
- Horváth and Partners: Prozessmanagement umsetzen, Verlag Schäffer-Poeschel.
- Jeston, J., Nelis, J.: Business Process Management, Verlag Butterworth Heinemann.
- Scheer, A. W., Abholhassan, F., Kruppke, H., Jost, W.: Innovation durch Geschäftsprozessmanagement, Verlag Springer.
- Schein, E.H.: Process Consultation Revisited: Building the Helping Relationship, Verlag Prentice Hall.
- Schmelzer, H. J., Sesselmann, W.: Geschäftsprozess-management in der Praxis, Verlag Hanser

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam

Level of course unit

Master

Year of study

Fall 2025

Semester when the course unit is delivered

3

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students
• are able to make reliable use of the elements of management and logistic processes in a company,
• are capable of making practical use of the different counseling methods and tools in process analysis,
• have a command of current analysis processes and process optimization methods,
• are capable of developing models for current drivers of process change in the field of logistics,
• are able to implement practical case studies

Course contents

• Importance of process management in an integrated supply chain
• Methods and models of process management
• Analysis processes, change and optimization models
• Fields of application and benefits of process management
• Business process reengineering and alternative approaches to process development
• Production logistics and their simulation

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.

Work placement(s)

none