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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

11955 (v.2) Introduction to Logistics 201

Area: School of Information Systems
Credits: 25.0
Contact Hours: 3.0
Tuition Patterns: The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline.
Lecture: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s): 13474 (v.4) Supply Chain Information Management 201 or any previous version
Syllabus: An introduction to the concept of logistics and its role in the overall supply chain. Logistics as the management of bi-directional flow of goods, services and information between point of origin and point of consumption. Overview of some typical logistics activities: transportation, inventory management, supply management, warehouse management, material handling, order processing and customer service. Also looks at impact of globalization and information technology advancements. Includes ethics and environmental considerations
Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline.
Field of Education: 080300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping)
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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