Course Catalogue

Engineering

To provide an insight into the principles of logistics and supply chain management with particular reference to its application in the global business environment.

Outline Syllabus:Introduction to logistics and supply chain management - Distribution channels and their management, logistics network planning Globalisation - The integration of logistics systems into the global trading market Outsourcing - An evaluation of the roles of intermediaries in international logistics market Customer service implications - The driving forces behind global logistics from the perspective of customers for the services provided. Inventory management and lean and agile logistics - An overview of these concepts – and the related discipline of just-in-time – including an appraisal of effective management in a complex international situation. Beer Game Benchmarking - An examination of best practice in logistics management, including case studies into some of the world's leading exponents Logistics and supply chain risk management – An overview of risks management in logistics and supply chain management, some common methods for risk assessment Modelling logistics flow and supply chain operations covering product cost, sales, and profit Global supply chain modelling, simulation, sensitivities, quantitative analysis and supply chain performance appraisal Green/Sustainable Logistics and SCM

Additional Information:This module provides a systematic introduction to the main elements in the logistics and supply chain management. The module is delivered via distance learning, described as follows: Lecture: Slides and slide notes for self-study. Tutorial: Online activities and exercises with teacher feedback. Virtual classrooms. Email support. Online: summative tests