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 principles 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, material and inventory management, distribution, customer service, information systems and order processing. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - An appreciation of a range of techniques, tools and methods used in logistics area. Developed introductory level appreciation of a range of widely used activities in accepted logistics and supplychain areas. Described and appreciated the complexity of logistics management. An awareness of the career openings in the logistics and supply chain areas. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Colye, John J., Bardi, Edward J., and Langley C. John Jr., (2003), The Management of Business Logistics, 7th ed, West Publishing Company, USA. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Class Presentation 20%. Examination 50%. Written Report One 20%. Written Report Two 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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