BMGT4066S Global Logistics

Academic Year 2024/2025

The purpose of the module is to provide students with a detailed understanding of the various management systems elements that constitute excellence in logistics management. The term 'Supply Chain' is used to embrace all organisational activities from the initial sourcing and refining of raw materials to the eventual distribution and sale of goods/services to the end user including the required logistics processes involved.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

The course covers the following topics:- Logistics Management; Procurement and Purchasing; Inventory Management; Managing Materials Flow; Logistics Quality; Materials Handling; Transportation and Distribution; Managing Logistics Performance; Global Logistics and Customer Service. On completion of this module, you should be able to:explain the key concepts, principles and techniques applied in business logistics management.critically review current trends and developments in the field of business logistics management.demonstrate your ability to evaluate and choose appropriate logistics management systems and their likely impact on competitiveness.analyse the impact of emerging business and global logistics systems and their effect on competitive advantage.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Specified Learning Activities

80
Autonomous Student Learning

150
Total

250
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lecturers, case studies, group activities etc 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Exam (In-person): Examination n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

60
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Christina Burke Tutor
Chen Sheng Chang Tutor
Ms Michele Connolly Doran Tutor
Shirley Ho Tutor
Chang Chen Sheng Tutor
Chee Shong Tan Tutor
Charlene Tan Puay Koon Tutor
Siti Zarifah Tutor