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Level 4 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Applying Operations and Logistics Management in practice: case studies

LSC403 · Operations and Logistics Management — Week 12 of 16

CourseLSC403
Week12 of 16
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This week’s topics

Applying Operations and Logistics Management in practice: case studies

  1. Case analysis
  2. Linking theory to practice
  3. Evaluating evidence
  4. Location Analysis in Operations Management - Quantitative and Qualitative Factors
  5. Lecture 8 Location Planning and Analysis

What you will be able to do

  • 1.4 Discuss how a logistic business’s objectives impact of the achievement of operational objectives.
  • 2.2 Compare types of logistics network planning.
  • 2.4 Discuss how a logistic business’s objectives impact of the achievement of logistics objectives.
  • 4.4 Assess the impact of current issues on a logistics business’s transportation and distribution.

Activity

Start with this week’s 2 videos, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

  • Location Analysis in Operations Management - Quantitative and Qualitative Factors · YouTube · Dr. Haywood · 11 min · for registered students
  • Lecture 8 Location Planning and Analysis · YouTube · Eddy Witzel · 19 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.5: Writing an analytical report · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 254–267 · for registered students
  • Exploring Business, ch. 11: Operations Management in Manufacturing and Service Industries · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; PDF pp. 565–614 · for registered students
  • Principles of Management, ch. 8.2: Using SWOT for strategic analysis · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 221–222 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Fundamentals of Operations Management
  • Week 2: Operations Planning and Resource Constraints
  • Week 3: Logistics Management and Business Alignment
  • Week 4: Logistics Network Planning and Supply Chain Integration
  • Week 5: Warehouse Management Principles
  • Week 6: Warehouse Operational Processes
  • Week 7: Principles of Inventory Management
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Inventory Management Processes and Replenishment
  • Week 10: Transport Management and Modal Selection
  • Week 11: Transport Planning and Contemporary Issues
  • Week 12: Applying Operations and Logistics Management in practice: c…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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