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Logistics Management

LSC701

Course CodeLSC701
ECTS

Course Description

The unit focusses on the strategic, value adding role of logistics in supply networks. It aims to impart learners with a thorough understanding of key theoretical and operational aspects of managing logistics, specifically transportation, storage/warehousing and packaging. The related considerations for business competitiveness and operational efficiency is emphasised as is the interdependency between operational, technological, and regulatory aspects.

Course Objectives

The unit focusses on the strategic, value adding role of logistics in supply networks. It aims to impart learners with a thorough understanding of key theoretical and operational aspects of managing logistics, specifically transportation, storage/warehousing and packaging. The related considerations for business competitiveness and operational efficiency is emphasised as is the interdependency between operational, technological, and regulatory aspects.

Key Topics

  1. LO1: Understand key concepts and issues in logistics.
  2. LO2: Understand the different modes of transport and their underlying operational and economic characteristics.
  3. LO3: Understand the regulatory aspects and procedures and practices with international processes.
  4. LO4: Understand strategic and operational aspects of warehouse management.

Course Outline

WeekTopics
1Strategic Logistics Management and Contemporary Challenges
2Transport Modes and Freight Infrastructure
3Transport Economics and Operational Cost Structures
4Modal Selection and Transport Optimization
5International Customs Procedures and Regulatory Compliance
6Tariff Structures, Duties, and Landed Cost Analysis
7Strategic Warehouse Network Design and Infrastructure
MidtermMidterm evaluation
9Warehouse Mechanisation and Automated Handling Systems
10Inbound and Outbound Warehouse Operations
11Packaging Architecture and Integrated Logistics Value
12Applying Logistics Management in practice: case studies
13Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
14Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
15Review and coursework completion
FinalFinal assessment and submission

Learning Outcomes

  1. LO1 Understand key concepts and issues in logistics.
  2. 1.1 Analyse current issues in logistics and their relevance and effects on organisations.
  3. 1.2 Evaluate the benefits of having an effective logistics management system in an organisation.
  4. LO2 Understand the different modes of transport and their underlying operational and economic characteristics.
  5. 2.1 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the different modes of transportation.
  6. 2.2 Critically analyse the underlying operations and cost of the different modes of transportation.
  7. 2.3 Discuss factors affecting the selection of specified modes/s of transport in an organisation.
  8. 2.4 Explain the infrastructure/facilities associated with each of the transport modes.
  9. LO3 Understand the regulatory aspects and procedures and practices with international processes.
  10. 3.1 Critically evaluate export and import regulations including customs procedures and tariffs in the import and export of goods.
  11. 3.2 Analyse how tariffs and duties affect the prices of imported/exported goods.
  12. LO4 Understand strategic and operational aspects of warehouse management.
  13. 4.1 Evaluate strategic aspects incl. Warehouse location, capacity, design/layout, storage racks selection and extent of automation (in relation to material handling equipment)
  14. 4.2 Analyse operational issues in receiving, order picking, storage, and despatch incl. Relevance of technological solutions.
  15. 4.3 Explain the multi-level product packaging choices and their relevance to efficient warehousing and transportation.
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