Undergraduate RMI-LGM350-2022

Retail and Service Logistics

Absorb the theory that backs retail and service logistics operations.

Begin exploring tourism supply chains. See what impact retail trends can have to logistics activities. Learn about MICE: meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.

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$1,829 $2,079

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

Start dates

30 May 2022

Australia's largest dual-sector institute, offering both TAFE and higher education, RMIT University proudly delivers work-related education and practical research relevant to current business and community needs. More than 60,000 students study with RMIT, and many of their degrees are available through Open Universities Australia.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

Apply selected principles and theory of the retail business supply chain to effectively manage logistics in retail operations.
Apply multi-faceted roles and practices of logistics and supply chain management to competitive advantage and value creation across a number of retail, service and service logistics oriented industries.
Interact and communicate effectively in team settings to solve problems in retail logistics operations.
Critically analyse retail logistics issues and identify workable solutions to logistics and supply chain problems.

Topics covered

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

Entry requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

RMI-LGM100-Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

In this subject you will explore the techniques and processes of retail logistics operations in a competitive retail and service environment, together with relevant applications to the tourism and hospitality industry.

This subject should enhance your professional abilities as a potential retail logistics manager or a service logistics manager of a retail, service, or tourism / hospitality organisation.

The subject will also provide opportunities for you to fine tune your skills in respect of team work and interpersonal communication skills through various tutorial activities.

Assessments

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

Textbooks

Current study term: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22

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