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Undergraduate RMI-LGM210-2022

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.

From

$1,829 $2,079

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

Start dates

  • 29 Aug 2022
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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.

QS RANKING 2022

14

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

23

  • 2022

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

  1. Use selected concepts, principles and procedures related to supply chain management for effective decision making
  2. Investigate various methods to assess logistics and distribution practices
  3. Apply the tools and underlying principles of logistics to optimise operations in network models
  4. Identify and evaluate the processes, tools and principles of logistics practices in the manufacturing and service sectors
  5. 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

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

  • GRF-AFE134 (Not currently available)
  • GRF-IBA134 (Not currently available)

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

Current study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22

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

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