Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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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

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.

• 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%)

Current study term: 30 May 21 to 29 Aug 21