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Learning Outcomes
1. | Critically analyse the underlying theories and principles of transport systems and modes of operations and their critical role in achieving triple bottom line sustainability; | ||
2. | Critically review the fundamentals of different modes of transport and their intermodal and multi-modal combinations; | ||
3. | Articulate how an understanding of logistics and supply chain management can solve common transport problems; | ||
4. | Evaluate the current business practices of a transport company and justify an action plan for operational improvement; and, | ||
5. | Design and justify an action plan for improving route optimisation, operational efficiency and sustainability. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Literature Review | Recent literature on transport systems | 20% |
Report | Industry research report and presentation on a transport company (group) | 40% |
Poster | Develop a sustainable transport plan | 40% |
Required reading
Transportation: A Global Supply Chain Perspective, 9th edn
Robert Novack, Brian Gibson, and Yoshinori Suzuki, John Coyle (2019),
Cengage Australia
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