Undergraduate RMI-LGM220-2022

Warehouse and Distribution Channels

Examine the roles distribution and warehousing play in a supply chain.

Register the facets that go into warehouse management, from small material handling to administration. Highlight technology's role in maintaining distribution channels.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Apply key concepts in warehousing and distribution channels management to generate appropriate approaches in the formulation of warehouse management strategy and distribution channel management strategy
Design warehouse operations and distribution channel networks for both domestic and international contexts.
Develop and compare various warehousing and distribution channels configurations and scenarios in the optimisation of supply chain networks.
Demonstrate appropriate leadership, and leverage group resources to critically analyse real-world challenges in the operations of warehouses and distribution channels and develop solutions to those challenges.

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 role of warehousing in a supply chain. The subject covers how a warehouse provides data on inventory levels throughout the supply chain as well as its role in the preparation and distribution of goods. The subject will focus on how a well-run warehouse can help an organisation to maintain product schedules and avoid supply issues. The subject also covers how distribution channels facilitate the timely delivery of raw materials/inventory to customers.

Assessments

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

Textbooks

Current study term: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22

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