Within the framework of pedagogical practice, first-year doctoral students of the educational program D11362 – “Logistics by Industries”, Tolegen Mukhtar and Salikov Askhat, conducted an educational session for students of the Department of Transport Services and Business.
The session focused on rational water use in the transport and logistics sector, examined through the lens of sustainable development and modern challenges. Special emphasis was placed on SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, adopted by the United Nations.
A key feature of the event was the consideration of water in logistics as a “hidden resource” that directly affects operational efficiency but is often overlooked in management practices. The objective of the session was to develop students’ understanding of the role of water in logistics processes and to enhance their practical skills in analyzing and optimizing water consumption.
The theoretical part included real-world examples of water use in transport infrastructure, such as vehicle and railway rolling stock washing, as well as the operation of logistics centers and airports. Particular attention was given to the relevance of this issue for Kazakhstan, considering limited water resources and a high dependence on transboundary water sources.
The practical part was conducted in a team-based format, where participants acted as consulting teams and developed solutions to reduce water consumption without interrupting operations. Students performed calculations, proposed technological and organizational measures, and justified their economic efficiency.
As a result, students developed skills in systemic analysis of logistics processes with a resource-oriented approach, gained basic knowledge of water footprint assessment, and learned to identify inefficiencies and propose practical solutions. The session demonstrated the importance of integrating sustainable development principles into real business processes and highlighted the high level of student engagement.
