MKP9470

Strategic logistics planning

(BUS)

Mr Peter Dapiran

6 points + One-week block + Second semester + Peninsula

Synopsis: Topics include operational planning and system control; information requirements for planning, definition of detailed objectives, conducting a logistics audit, monitoring and controlling to achieve plans. Forward planning including future logistics investment, generation and assessment of strategic options, contribution of logistics to corporate profits and relationship between logistics strategy and corporate plans.

Assessment: Strategic plan (1000 words): 10% + Strategic logistics plan (3500 words): 35% + Case studies: 35% + Business simulations: 20%