Course overview
This course aims to deliver understandings within system support planning and logistics support over a project life-cycle. Furthermore, the implications of an extended supply chain are to be considered. The course will teach topics in respect to the components of logistics, logistics engineering and management, system design for supportability and continued assessment. Other areas that are covered include supply chain integration, information flows, materials, services, human resources and supply chain monetary aspects, tiered suppliers and technology coordination, supply chain enterprise architecture and waste minimisation.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the concept of “systems” across the logistics and supply chain project life-cycle
- Plan supportability requirements for the development of logistics and supply chains systems
- Identify design techniques and technologies that support logistics and extended supply chains
- Work effectively in teams on logistical systems and supply chain development
- Recognise ethical, social and cultural issues within logistics and supply chains
Degree list
The following degrees include this course