Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
5505DAV-SEP-PAR
Aims
To examine issues relating to warehousing and material flow planning and management, including application of project management techniques.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Discuss the roles and functions of warehouse operations.
2.
Analyse warehousing and material flow systems
3.
Employ management tools to successfully lead teams to project completions.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:1. Logistics Project Management
Project Setup and Activity Breakdown Structure
Work Packages and Activities
Contract Law
Resource and Cost Allocation
Project Management Tools
Project Manager Roles
2. Material Flow Systems
Types of Warehouse Operations
Inbound, Outbound and Consignment Operations
Static Systems
Dynamic Systems
Warehouse Equipment
Additional Information:Formal lectures will be supported by group works under supervision of lecturers. Students work in groups with a business-set-up on a Logistics Project such as the design and implementation of a Warehouse or similar projects connected to business. Lecturers teach methods and act as consultants to student groups during the groupwork phase. The project planning and results have to be presented. Learning Outcomes will be assessed with this presentation.
Assessments
Presentation