6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
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Prerequisites
Students must have passed one of the following units: MKX9610, MGX9610, MGX5961 or MGF5961
Synopsis
This unit is designed to expose students to contemporary thought and practice in logistics and supply chain management. The unit will elaborate on the extension of logistics management across organisational boundaries. How organisations are using logistics and supply chain management as a competitive tool will also be covered. Students will be able to gain appreciation through the critical study of contemporary research publications in the area. The practice of leading edge organisations will also be studied. Students will have the opportunity to apply new concepts in case studies and in their own organisations through assignment work.
Outcomes
The learning goals associated with this unit are to:
- explain in detail the elements of integrated supply chain management
- critically evaluate contemporary literature in the field of logistics and supply chain management
- apply contemporary logistics and supply chain management concepts to an organisation
- formulate logistics and supply chain strategies.
Assessment
Within semester assessment: 50% + Examination: 50%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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