Applying Logistics Management in practice: case studies

This week’s topics

Applying Logistics Management in practice: case studies

1. Case analysis
2. Linking theory to practice
3. Evaluating evidence
4. MITx MicroMasters SC1x Live Event 3A - Inventory Problem from Practice
5. noc20 mg04 lec05 Case Analysis
6. Stanford Seminar - Applying Theory to Practice (and Practice to Theory)

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Analyse current issues in logistics and their relevance and effects on organisations.
• 1.2 Evaluate the benefits of having an effective logistics management system in an organisation.
• 2.1 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the different modes of transportation.
• 2.2 Critically analyse the underlying operations and cost of the different modes of transportation.
• 2.3 Discuss factors affecting the selection of specified modes/s of transport in an organisation.
• 3.1 Critically evaluate export and import regulations including customs procedures and tariffs in the import and export of goods.
• 3.2 Analyse how tariffs and duties affect the prices of imported/exported goods.
• 4.1 Evaluate strategic aspects incl. Warehouse location, capacity, design/layout, storage racks selection and extent of automation (in relation to material handling equipment)
• 4.2 Analyse operational issues in receiving, order picking, storage, and despatch incl. Relevance of technological solutions.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

• MITx MicroMasters SC1x Live Event 3A - Inventory Problem from Practice · YouTube · MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics · 8 min · for registered students
• Stanford Seminar - Applying Theory to Practice (and Practice to Theory) · YouTube · Stanford Online · 59 min · for registered students
• MITx MicroMasters SC1x Live Event 3B Inventory Problem from Practice · YouTube · MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics · 29 min · for registered students

Further resources

• Five Misunderstandings About Case-Study Research · Reading · Arxiv, article · for registered students
• Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.5: Writing an analytical report · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 254–267 · for registered students
• Evaluating Information: Applying the CRAAP Test · PDF · Other, report · for registered students