Course overview
This course develops students’ understanding of the role of logistics management in operations and supply chain management including the contribution of logistics to creating and adding value through domestic and global supply chains, and in enabling organisations to achieve their strategic purpose and objectives in a holistic manner. This is a foundation course designed to enable students to understand what logistics is, what activities comprise logistics and how logistics relates and contributes to the strategic issue of supply chain management. It complements the other foundation courses that form part of the program – supply chain management and operations management. Students are assessed through contributions, reports and examination.
- Overview Of Logistics
- Supply And Demand Management
- Key Elements Of Logistic Systems
Course learning outcomes
- Identify, analyse and describe key components of logistics activities
- Describe and evaluate the roles of logistics management in supply chain and operations management
- Discuss and apply essential trade-offs in meeting organisational performance goals while minimising total costs
- Analyse the roles of logistics and supply chain management professionals in adding value to stakeholders
- Demonstrate skills in problem solving and written communication within the context of logistics and supply chain management
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 53902
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
Online
Class number 50019
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 30
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