11955 (v.2) Introduction to Logistics 201
| Area: | School of Information Systems |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Introduction to the concept of logistics management. Logistics as the management of flow of goods and services in profit and non-profit organisations. Overview of some typical logistics activities-transportation, materials management, inventory management, distribution, customer service, information systems and order processing. Case studies in logistics management for some organisations in the Pacific Rim. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have understood - The role of logistics in organisations. Individual components of logistics and their interrelationships within individual companies. The role of integrated logistics. The variety of analytical tools and techniques useful in solving logistics problems. The professional opportunities in the field of logistics management. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | Bloomberg, D. J. and Murray, A. (1998), The Management of Integrated Logistics. 2nd ed. Sprint Print, Sydney, Prentice Hall. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous assessment 60%. Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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