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Sustainable Logistics Management

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Sustainable Logistics Management
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
International Business, Bachelor, regulation 01.10.2020
Module code: IBB-452
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P420-0257
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
4VF (4 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
5
Semester: 4
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
English
Assessment:
Written exam (90 min)

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Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

DFILM-412-EN International Logistics Management, Bachelor, regulation 01.10.2022 , semester 4, mandatory course
IBB-452 (P420-0257) International Business, Bachelor, regulation 01.10.2020 , semester 4, optional course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
IBB-150 Operations Management


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Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Steffen H. Hütter
Lecturer:
Prof. Wilhelm Hauser


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Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will be familiar with the specifics of the different modes of transport, especially with regard to environmental sustainability. In addition, they will be familiar with the economic and legal framework of the logistics industry in the most important countries of the European Union (especially Germany and France) and worldwide.
After passing the examination, students will be able to choose the most favorable transport modes for a company, both nationally and internationally, on the basis of economic and ecological aspects.


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Module content:
-        The logistics industry in Germany, France, the European Union and worldwide
-        Functions in logistics
-        Changing framework conditions in logistics, especially with regard to ecological sustainability
-        The role of the state in logistics, also in terms of environmental sustainability
-        Centralization vs. decentralization of logistics functions
-        Selecting suitable means of transport under consideration of economic and ecological aspects (trucks, trains,
        planes, ships, combined transport)
-        The special features as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the individual modes of transport:
o        Trucks
o        Airplanes
o        Trains
o        Ships
-        Logistics as a marketing instrument
- CO2 Calculation Methods


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Teaching methods/Media:
Lecture with case studies
Presentations

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Recommended or required reading:
Fundamentals and Textbooks
 
1. Grant, D. B., Trautrims, A., & Wong, C. Y. (2022). Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Kogan Page.
An excellent introduction for degree courses or term papers, as it relates sustainability directly to logistics and supply chain processes, emissions and waste.
koganpage.com
 
2. McKinnon, A., Browne, M., Whiteing, A., & Piecyk, M. (Eds.). (2015). Green Logistics: Improving the Environmental Sustainability of Logistics, 3rd ed. Kogan Page.
A classic on the environmental impacts of logistics, freight transport, warehousing, distribution and emissions reduction.
 
3. McKinnon, A. (2018). Decarbonising Logistics: Distributing Goods in a Low-Carbon World. Kogan Page.
Particularly suitable if your focus is on CO₂ reduction, freight transport, modes of transport and climate protection.
koganpage.com
 
4. Rushton, A., Croucher, P., & Baker, P. (2026). The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management, 8th ed. Kogan Page.
A general reference work on logistics; the current edition includes a dedicated chapter on sustainable logistics.
koganpage.com
 
5. Srivastava, S. K. (2007). “Green supply-chain management: A state-of-the-art literature review.” International Journal of Management Reviews.
One of the most frequently cited foundational articles on green supply chain management.
 
6. Carter, C. R., & Rogers, D. S. (2008). “A framework of sustainable supply chain management: Moving toward new theory.” International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 38(5), 360–387.
Very important for the theoretical framework, particularly the triple bottom line: environmental, economic and social. DOI: 10.1108/09600030810882816.
 
7. Seuring, S., & Müller, M. (2008). “Core issues in sustainable supply chain management – a Delphi study.” *Business Strategy and the Environment*, 17, 455–466.
Useful for the state of research, drivers, barriers, supplier management and the measurement of sustainable supply chains.
 
8. Ren, R., Hu, W., Dong, J., Sun, B., Chen, Y., & Chen, Z. (2020). “A Systematic Literature Review of Green and Sustainable Logistics: Bibliometric Analysis, Research Trends and Knowledge Taxonomy.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(1), 261.
Very useful for an essay, as the article systematically organises research strands and trends.
MDPI
 
9. de Oliveira, U. R. et al. (2018). “A systematic literature review on green supply chain management: Research implications and future perspectives.” Journal of Cleaner Production.
Good for an overview of GSCM practices and research gaps.
ScienceDirect
10. Hariyani, D. et al. (2024). “A literature review on green supply chain management for sustainable sourcing and distribution.”
A recent review focusing on sustainable sourcing and distribution.
ScienceDirect
 
Current standards, reports and practical resources
 
11. ISO 14083:2023 – Greenhouse gases — Quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions arising from transport chain operations.
Important if you are dealing with emissions measurement or CO₂ accounting in logistics.
ISO
 
12. Smart Freight Centre – GLEC Framework.
Practical standard for calculating and reporting logistics emissions; relevant for businesses and Scope 3 emissions.
smartfreightcentre.orgsmartfreightcent…
 
13. Federal Environment Agency (2025). Environmental and Climate Protection in Logistics.
Particularly relevant for a German context; covers modal shift, traffic avoidance, efficiency improvements and alternative propulsion systems.
Federal Environment AgencyFederal Environment A…
 
14. Federal Environment Agency (2024). Freight Transport of the Future: Climate-Neutral, Electrified, Modal Shifted.
Useful for the introduction and problem statement, as freight transport in Germany is growing rapidly and causing significant emissions.
 
15. International Transport Forum / OECD – ITF Transport Outlook.
A good source for global forecasts on transport demand, freight transport and CO₂ emissions up to 2050.


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