Undergraduate RMI-LGM100-2021

Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Track the theories and concepts that underpin supply chain management.

Get to know transportation, warehousing and purchasing processes. Understand where logistics and supply chain management strategies can aid other areas of business organisation.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

31 May 2021

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Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of this subject you will be able to:

draw on key logistics and supply chain management concepts and theories to inform a variety of business situations
apply logistics and supply chain management strategies to assist other functional areas of a business organisation
apply leadership and organisational skills to leverage resources of a group and develop solutions to operational issues
interact and communicate effectively in team settings to solve problems in supply chain management.

Topics covered

- Please refer to RMIT University’s Learning Management System - Canvas, for further details.

Entry requirements

Others

Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management is an introductory subject in logistics and supply chain management. There are no prerequisite subjects or assumed knowledge or capabilities.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

In this introductory subject you will explore the elements of integrated business logistics and the role and application of logistics principles to supply/demand/value chain management. Logistics and the closely related concept of supply chain management (SCM) underpin business or corporate strategy as far as the latter sets company objectives in sales, market share, share price, returns on shareholder funds, investment and assets.

The subject also covers key activities related to logistics and supply chain management, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, customer service, and purchasing.

Assessments

Assessment Task 1 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2) (20%)
Assessment Task 2 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4) (40%)
Assessment Task 3 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2) (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 30 May 21 to 29 Aug 21

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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