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Engineering
Learning Methods
Lecture
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Module Offerings
7162MAR-JAN-CTY
Aims
To provide an insight into the principles of logistics and supply chain management with particular reference to its application in the global business environment.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Develop a critical awareness of logistics and supply chain management holistically and in terms of their component parts
2.
Analyse a range of management models within the global logistics environment
3.
Appraise the interaction between global logistics and supply chain management and the international trade market
4.
Critically analyse current developments in logistics and supply chain management and their impact
Module Content
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 and suppliers 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 both from an upstream and downstream perspective – and the related discipline of just-in-time – including an appraisal of effective management in a complex international situation. 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. Contemporary issues in logistics. 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
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 and suppliers 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 both from an upstream and downstream perspective – and the related discipline of just-in-time – including an appraisal of effective management in a complex international situation. 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. Contemporary issues in logistics. 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
Module Overview:
This module provides an insight into the principles of logistics and supply chain management with particular reference to its application in the global business environment.
This module provides an insight into the principles of logistics and supply chain management with particular reference to its application in the global business environment.
Additional Information:
This module provides a systematic introduction to the main elements in the logistics and supply chain management. The module addresses the following sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations:
No poverty (SDG 1) Zero hunger (SDG 2) Good health and well-being (SDG 3) Quality education (SDG 4) Gender equality (SDG 5) Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8) Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9) Reduced inequalities (SDG 10) Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) Climate action (SDG 13) Life below water (SDG 14) Life on land (SDG 15)
This module provides a systematic introduction to the main elements in the logistics and supply chain management. The module addresses the following sustainable development goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations:
No poverty (SDG 1) Zero hunger (SDG 2) Good health and well-being (SDG 3) Quality education (SDG 4) Gender equality (SDG 5) Affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8) Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9) Reduced inequalities (SDG 10) Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) Climate action (SDG 13) Life below water (SDG 14) Life on land (SDG 15)