International Logistics

• • Globalisation and International Logistics, logistics performance indicators, Logistics and supply chains in the Asia and Pacific
  • International Transport Operations, common contractual relations
  • Logistics location, warehousing and inventory issues
  • Outsourcing, international logistics providers, cross border issues and risk management

• Study resources

  • Instructional methods

    • Chat Rooms
    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Web links
    • Online assignment submission
    • Podcasting/Lecture capture
    • Standard Media

  • Online materials

    • Resources and Links
    • Online Assessment
    • Printable format materials

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• RMI-MIB-MAS-2019

Special requirements

No special requirements

The focus of this subject is on the changing face of international logistics in the 21st century. This subject will cover the important elements of international logistics such as global sourcing and trade, and the growing strategic importance of various transport and logistical infrastructure facilities. It will highlight the prevailing international trade regulatory environment and its resultant impacts on global logistical issues, especially the intra and inter trade logistics between established trade blocs. Special focus will be given to the emerging north–south international logistics as well as the slowly but steadily increasing security issues concerning international transportation and logistics in several geo-strategic locations of the world.

The subject will cover the following broad topics:

1. Globalisation and International Logistics
2. International Transport Operations
3. Logistics Inventory Management
4. Logistics Procurement and Outsourcing.

• Assignment 3 (40%)
• Assignment 1 (30%)
• Assignment 2 (30%)