Overview:
- Credits:
- 10.0
- Level:
- 4
- Semester:
- Autumn and Summer (separate)
- Subject:
- Business Management
- School:
- Business
- Coordinator:
- Dr Orna O'Brien
BMGT4049S Global Logistics
Academic Year 2021/2022
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. 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.Show/hide contentOpenClose All
Curricular information is subject to change
Learning Outcomes:
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 Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Specified Learning Activities | 80 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 84 |
| Lectures | 24 |
| Total | 188 |
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:Global Logistics (BMGT4001S)
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination: Examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 60 |
| Assignment: Main Assignment | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Carry forward of passed components
No
No
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
General feedback is provided to students on all their submitted assessment components.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Chen Sheng Chang | Tutor |
| Ms Michele Connolly | Tutor |
| Miss Clare Griffin | Tutor |
| Rachel Sim | Tutor |
| Chee Shong Tan | Tutor |
| Charlene Tan Puay Koon | Tutor |
| Siti Zarifah | Tutor |
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