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MGMT19103 Logistics Management
Logistics Management
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Exam Condition: Closed Book

General Information

Overview

This unit provides a detailed examination of the complex dimensions of logistics and its role within the procurement management context. It concentrates on the physical movement of products within a supply chain network. It discusses the logistics concepts and links it into the supply chain management concepts from the perspectives of both suppliers and customers. It further discusses the logistics concepts with the marketing concepts of distribution channels and promotion. It also provides an overview of logistics information management and transportation systems with an overview of systems analysis, design and integration. Recent developments in the international logistics scene are also explored together with future global and domestic trends.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 2
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisite: Minimum of 24 credit points

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2018

Distance

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 20%
2. Written Assessment
Weighting: 30%
3. Examination
Weighting: 50%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from 'Have Your Say'

Feedback

"Very engaged teacher who takes time to give thorough feedbacks on assignments and who is responding quickly when emailed."

Recommendation

Maintain emphasis on timely response. Continue providing quality comment using Feedback Studio and supported by detailed marking rubric which is available at commencement of Term.

Feedback from 'Have Your Say'

Feedback

"Exam assistance ... please highlight key concepts rather than detailing the chapters that need to be studied"

Recommendation

The workshop session prior to the exam highlighted the key aspects that a Logistics Manager should have as foundational knowledge. A past exam paper was provided to indicate how knowledge of key concepts could be applied in short contextual cases. Key concepts can be identified from the recorded lecture sessions.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Critically discuss the key concepts in logistics management.
  2. Explain the relationship between procurement and logistics concepts.
  3. Identify and analyse critical issues in inbound/outbound logistics activities.
  4. Compare and contrast the role of logistics and supply chain management.
  5. Critically discuss the current trends and constraints facing logistics managers.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Written Assessment - 20%
2 - Written Assessment - 30%
3 - Examination - 50%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment - 20%
2 - Written Assessment - 30%
3 - Examination - 50%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Contemporary Logistics

Edition: 12th edn Global (2017)
Authors: Murphy, P. R. & Knemeyer, A. M.
Pearson Education
Harlow Harlow , UK
ISBN: 9781292218007
Binding: Paperback

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • CQUniversity Library Resources
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Swee Kuik Unit Coordinator
s.kuik@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 09 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Overview of Logistics Management

Chapter

Chapter 1

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 16 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Logistics and Information Technology

Chapter

Chapter 2

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 23 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

Organisational, Managerial, and Financial Considerations

Chapter

Chapter 3 & 4

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 30 Jul 2018

Module/Topic

The Supply Chain Management Concept

Chapter

Chapter 5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 06 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Procurement

Chapter

Chapter 6

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment #1: Business Report Due: Week 5 Monday (6 Aug 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Vacation Week Begin Date: 13 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 20 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Demand Management, Order Management and Customer Service

Chapter

Chapter 7

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 27 Aug 2018

Module/Topic

Inventory Management and Facility Location

Chapter

Chapter 8 & 9

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 03 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Warehousing Management

Chapter

Chapter 10

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 10 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Packaging and Materials Handling

Chapter

Chapter 11

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment #2: Business Report Due: Week 9 Monday (10 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 10 Begin Date: 17 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

Transportation & Transportation Management

Chapter

Chapter 12 & 13

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 24 Sep 2018

Module/Topic

International Logistics

Chapter

Chapter 14

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 01 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Review of Logistics Management

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 08 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 15 Oct 2018

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment #1: Business Report

Task Description

The assessment is designed for students to apply logistics management concepts, methods and tools. The assessment involves writing a 1500-word business report responding to assessment questions related to specific topics and/or case material provided by your Unit Coordinator. Submit your 1500-word report through Turnitin in Moodle with a cover sheet showing the unit name and number, assessment number, your name and student number. Assessment details and guidance will be provided on the unit website.

You can discuss your assessment ideas in the unit Discussion Forum #1, before you complete and submit the assessment.


Assessment Due Date

Week 5 Monday (6 Aug 2018) 5:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 6 Monday (20 Aug 2018)

5:00PM


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

Your report analysis, recommendations and presentation will be assessed according to the following criteria:

Thorough understanding of relevant logistics management concepts, principles, theories, tools and models and the questions posed: 60%

Appropriate and well structured, concise and clear expression of logistics management arguments: 10%

Clear flow of thought throughout the paper with a clear and succinct introduction and conclusion: 10%

Critical analysis and integration of relevant academic and literature. Insights from a minimum of eight (8) academic journals must be incorporated in your critical analysis: 10%

Appropriate in-text referencing and reference list. Adherence to APA Reference Style: 5%

Clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and business report format (see below): 5%

Report length 1500-words.

Submissions must be in Business Report format using Word with 1.5 line spacing and Times Roman 12 point font.

Late submissions will also be penalised at the rate of "five per cent of the total marks available for the assessment each calendar day (full or part) it is overdue" (Policy: Assessment of Coursework section 3.2.4)


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Critically discuss the key concepts in logistics management.
  • Explain the relationship between procurement and logistics concepts.
  • Compare and contrast the role of logistics and supply chain management.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment #2: Business Report

Task Description

The assessment is designed for students to apply logistics management concepts, methods and tools. The assessment involves writing a 2000-word business report responding to assessment questions related to specific topics and/or case material. Submit your 2000- word report through Turnitin in Moodle, with a cover sheet showing the unit name and number, assessment number, your name and student number. Assessment details, case material and guidance will be provided on the unit website.

You can discuss your assessment ideas in the unit Discussion Forum #2, before you complete and submit the assessment.


Assessment Due Date

Week 9 Monday (10 Sept 2018) 5:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 11 Monday (24 Sept 2018)


Weighting
30%

Assessment Criteria

Your report analysis, recommendations and presentation will be assessed according to the following criteria:

Thorough understanding of relevant logistics management concepts, principles, theories, tools and models and the questions posed: 60%

Appropriate and well structured, concise and clear expression of logistics management arguments: 10%

Clear flow of thought throughout the paper with a clear and succinct purpose described in the introduction and a clear and succinct conclusion: 10%

Critical analysis and integration of relevant academic and profession literature. Insights from a minimum of ten (10) academic journals must be incorporated in your critical analysis: 10%

Appropriate in text referencing and reference list. Adherence to APA Reference Style: 5%

Clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and business report format (see below): 5%

Report length 2000-words.

Submissions must be in Business Report format in Word with 1.5 line spacing and Times Roman 12 point font.

Late submissions will also be penalised at the rate of "five per cent of the total marks available for the assessment each calendar day (full or part) it is overdue" (Policy: Assessment of Coursework section 3.2.4)


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Identify and analyse critical issues in inbound/outbound logistics activities.
  • Compare and contrast the role of logistics and supply chain management.
  • Critically discuss the current trends and constraints facing logistics managers.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence

Examination

Outline
Complete an invigilated examination

Date
During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting
50%

Length
180 minutes

Exam Conditions
Closed Book

Materials
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
Calculator - non-programmable, no text retrieval, silent only
Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

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