Course overview
The objectives of this course are to develop an understanding of system support planning, ensuring logistics support is effectively considered in a system from a total life-cycle perspective and to understand the implications of an extended supply chain. The content includes the functions of the various components of logistics, logistics engineering and management, system design for supportability, through to continued assessment of the overall effectiveness of support throughout the system life-cycle. Integration of the supply chain, flow of information, materials, services, human resources and money across the supply chain, coordinating technology across tiered suppliers, creation of trust, enterprise architecture in the supply chain, waste and minimising transaction costs are also addressed.
Course learning outcomes
- Use the concept of "systems" and the total system life-cycle for logistics and supply chains, with consideration of standards and world's best practice
- plan and devise supportability requirements and activities for the acquisition and development of logistics systems and supply chains
- identify appropriate design techniques and technologies to support the development and operation of logistics systems and the extended supply chain
- competently work in teams communicating output to stakeholders and provide leadership in the development and support of logistics systems and the extended supply chain
- demonstrate continued learning and personal development
- recognise ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in sustainable development and support of logistics systems and the extended supply chain.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 11062
Section SE01
Size 50
Available 42
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 42030
Section SE01
Size 30
Available 30
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