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LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Engineering

Learning Methods

Lecture

Online

Tutorial

Module Offerings

6104MAR-SEP-CTY

Aims

To develop knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management from the upstream functions of procurement and operations to the downstream decision making framework for the multimodal transportation of goods.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Understand and critically evaluate the challenges of managing networks of international suppliers and customers.
2.
Analyse appropriate frameworks the process of supplier selection and evaluation for the creation of competitive advantage.
3.
Analyse the supply and demand of freight transport services based on integrated modal choice decision making frameworks.
4.
Develop an appreciation of relevant transport projects' findings influencing policy formulation with the involvement of the private and the public sector.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Upstream and downstream supply chain management; International trade and global logistics. Supplier selection and evaluation criteria; Strategic procurement; Value chain analysis and competitive advantage. Lean logistics and added value activities; Materials planning and controlling following purchasing. Modal choice and transport chain management; Intermodal route planning. Regional logistics gateways and emerging megaregions; Transport infrastructure networks and intermodal corridors; Green and sustainable logistics solutions. Research projects in intermodal transport and formulation of transport policy; An overview in different continents and best practises.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to develop knowledge and understanding of global supply chain management from the upstream functions of procurement and operations to the downstream decision making framework for the multimodal transportation of goods.
Additional Information:Final year module looking at operational and organisational aspects of Global Supply Chain Management and Multimodal Logistics

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