This unit (BEO5305) explores the practices and problems of global logistics in international supply chain ecosystems, including its role in achieving a competitive edge for firms in international business and an understanding of logistics perspectives in different countries and industries. It will encompass topics such as supply chain strategy; the impact of trade pacts in defining global logistics; customer services; multinational organisations and supply chain; global logistics and physical distribution; role of third party logistics in international business; international distribution practices across companies; logistics performance index (LPI) measures; influence of global logistics on corporate profit; and planning, control and audit of global logistics in international decision environment.
Unit details
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Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
BEO5305
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Critically evaluate and analyse the complexity of global supply chains and their processes in an increasingly dynamic business context; | ||
| 2. | Argue and critically analyse the importance of the customer service functions to the logistics effort of the firm; | ||
| 3. | Critically analyse areas where the performance of distribution logistics can be improved and make appropriate recommendations; and | ||
| 4. | Collaborate with other team members in preparing a group project report and delivering a professional class presentation based around a selected case study for specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Literature Review | 20% |
| Project | Major group project (35%) and presentation (15%) | 50% |
| Test | Final In-class test | 30% |
Required reading
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, eBook 3rd ed
Mangan,J. and Lalwani,C., 2016
Wiley
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