Undergraduate RMI-LGM210-2023

Supply Chain Analytics

Optimise logistics and distribution practices using state-of-the-art practices.

Advance your spreadsheet and database modelling skills. Simulate real supply chain challenges. Wield mathematical and statistical models to work out logistics issues.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

29 May 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

Use selected concepts, principles and procedures related to supply chain management for effective decision making
Investigate various methods to assess logistics and distribution practices
Apply the tools and underlying principles of logistics to optimise operations in network models
Identify and evaluate the processes, tools and principles of logistics practices in the manufacturing and service sectors
Apply mathematical solutions to optimise supply chain networks and logistics problems.

Topics covered

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

Entry requirements

Others

Assumed Knowledge: Business Statistics

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject provides an introduction to quantitative methods that can be used in industry. You will acquire advanced spreadsheet and database modelling skills. The subject will introduce static and dynamic models of supply chains and logistics systems. Specifically it will apply transport and transhipment models to optimise supply chains.

The subject will enhance your appreciation of logistics and the usefulness of mathematical and statistical models in solving logistics problems. You will learn to think systematically about the fundamental processes involved and to evaluate the performance of a supply chain as a system. You will also develop your critical thinking skills to the point where you are able to deliberate on contemporary issues in supply chain management.

Assessments

Assessment Task 1 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 5) (20%)
Assessment Task 2 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (30%)
Assessment Task 3 (Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (50%)

Textbooks

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