Course overview
Effective logistics and supply chain management are crucial components of today's competitive global businesses. Studying this course greatly enhances students’ professional management knowledge and skills. This is especially important now, given the economic challenges most economies and organisations are facing. Hence, the aim of this course is to provide students with an advanced and integrated understanding of the role and importance of logistics, including supply chain management, in the organisation and the economy. This course enables students to discern how logistics operations are part of an integrated system and how these operations become more competitive. Students are assessed through an essay, a report, presentation and contribution.
- Fundamentals of Logistics Management
- Core Logistical Activities in Supply Chains
- Information Technology and Strategic Issues in Logistics
Course learning outcomes
- Critically analyse and evaluate the key components and activities of integrated logistics systems for leveraging as a strategic asset for enhancing organisational performance.
- Critically assess the role of logistics in the economy and its function as a strategic asset for enhancing organisational performance.
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of logistics and supply chain management theories to address complex organisational challenges in the delivery of goods and services, providing actionable, innovative and ethical solutions.
- Critically analyse and evaluate logistics and supply chain practice and performance within organisational contexts.
- Design and develop strategic plans to improve logistics performance in organisations.
- Demonstrate advanced level skills in written and oral communication, effective teamwork, and the application of contemporary perspectives in logistics management.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 25078
Section WS01
Size 15
Available 15
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