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    This document provides an overview and introduction to a course on integrated logistics management. The course aims to provide an understanding of the role and importance of logistics and supply chain management in organizations and the economy. Key learning resources for the course include relevant textbooks and case studies. Students will be assessed through written assignments, class participation, quizzes, and an examination. The course calendar outlines 11 topics to be covered over 10 weeks, ranging from supply chain management to global logistics.

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    This document provides an overview and introduction to a course on integrated logistics management. The course aims to provide an understanding of the role and importance of logistics and supply chain management in organizations and the economy. Key learning resources for the course include relevant textbooks and case studies. Students will be assessed through written assignments, class participation, quizzes, and an examination. The course calendar outlines 11 topics to be covered over 10 weeks, ranging from supply chain management to global logistics.

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    This document provides an overview and introduction to a course on integrated logistics management. The course aims to provide an understanding of the role and importance of logistics and supply chain management in organizations and the economy. Key learning resources for the course include relevant textbooks and case studies. Students will be assessed through written assignments, class participation, quizzes, and an examination. The course calendar outlines 11 topics to be covered over 10 weeks, ranging from supply chain management to global logistics.

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    Integrated Logistic Management

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    This document provides an overview and introduction to a course on integrated logistics management. The course aims to provide an understanding of the role and importance of logistics and supply chain management in organizations and the economy. Key learning resources for the course include relevant textbooks and case studies. Students will be assessed through written assignments, class participation, quizzes, and an examination. The course calendar outlines 11 topics to be covered over 10 weeks, ranging from supply chain management to global logistics.

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    The key takeaways are that logistics and supply chain management are essential for modern businesses and economies. Effective logistics was also important for large-scale military operations like D-Day. The course aims to provide understanding of the role and importance of logistics and supply chain management.

    The main topics covered in the course include supply chain management, logistics operations, customer service, procurement, information technology, inventory management, transportation infrastructure, warehousing, packaging and reverse logistics, and global logistics.

    Some of the key learning resources mentioned are textbooks by Bowersox, Ballou, Christopher, Coyle, and Harrison & van Hoek as well as case studies and articles.

    INTRODUCTION

    WELCOME I dont know what the hell this logistics is that Marshall is always talking about, but I want some of it. Admiral Ernest J King (Commander in Chief US Fleet, referring to General George C Marshall, US Army Chief of Staff, World War II) Welcome to Integrated Logistics Management, although absolutely vital to the successful conduct of massive Allied operations in the 19391945 Second World War (such as the US Navys island hopping amphibious offensives in the Pacific and the invasion of Europe on DDay, 6 June 1944), effective logistics and supply chain management is today an essential element in modern, world competitive businesses and the study of this important topic will significantly enhance your professional management knowledge and skills. are experiencing severe economic pressures. COURSE OVERVIEW Logistics management has particular importance at this time when most economies and organisations

    COURSE AIM To provide an understanding of the role and importance of logistics, including supply chain management, in the organisation and the economy as part of managing operations. To understand logistics operations as part of an integrated system and how these operations enable organisations to achieve competitive customer service at least cost.

    LEARNING RESOURCES

    TEXT

    Bowersox, DJ, Closs, DJ, Cooper, MB 2010 3rd ed, Supply Chain Logistics Management, McGraw-Hill Irwin, New York

    Reference

    Ballou, RH, 2004, Business Logistics Management, 5th Ed, Prentice Hall Pearson Education Case Western University, US, ISBN- 0130661848, ISBN-13: 9780130661845

    Christopher, M, 2005 Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Creating ValueAdding Networks, 3rd Ed, Pearson Education Ltd. Prentice-Hall Financial Times, UK, ISBN-10: 0-273-68176-1, ISBN-13: 978-0-273-68176-2

    Coyle, JJ, Langley, CJ (Jr), Gibson, BJ, Novack, RA, Bardi, EJ 2009 Supply Chain Management: a Logistics Perspective, 8th edition, South-Western CENGAGE Learning, Mason, OH, USA

    Coyle, John J, Bardi, Edward J, Langley, C John Jnr, 2003 The Management of Business Logistics, a Supply Chain Perspective, 7th Ed, South-Western Thomson Learning, USA, ISBN 0-324-00751-5

    Harrison, A & van Hoek, R, 2005 Logistics Management & Strategy, 2nd Ed, Prentice Hall, UK, ISBN 0273-68542-2

    Jonsson, P2008 Logistics and Supply Chain Management McGraw-Hill, Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK

    Stock, J; Lambert, D, 2001, Strategic Logistics Management (4 Ed) Irwin McGraw-Hill, USA ISBN 0-256-13687-4

    ASSESSMENT

    ASSESSMENT SUMMARY Your performance in BUSS 5325 will be monitored and assessed in accordance with the Universitys Assessment Policies & Procedures Manual 2009 using formal and informal assessment measures. Formal assessment requires the submission of three written assignments as follows: Form of assessment Descriptive essay Class participation & Surprised Quizzes Analysis of case study Examination (2000 words) 50% 30% review Length - (1000 words) 10% Weighting 10% Due date

    COURSE CALENDAR

    Study Period 2

    Topic Topic 1: Overview - Supply Chain

    Assessment

    Week 1 Week 2 Week 3

    Management (Textbook Chapter 1) Topic 2: Logistics Operations (Textbook Chapter 2) Topic 3: The Role of Logistics in Customer Service (Textbook Chapter 3) Topic 4: Service Response Logistics (Wisner et al 2009 Chapter 12 eReadings) Topic 5: Procurement (Textbook

    Week 4

    Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11

    Chapter 4) Topic 6: Information Technology in Logistics (Textbook Chapter 5) Topic 7: Inventory Management (Textbook Chapter 7) Topic 8: Transportation Infrastructure & Operations (Textbook Chapters 8 & 9) Topic 9: Warehousing (Chapter 10) Topic 10 & 11) Topic 11: Global Logistics Exam 10: Packaging, Materials Handling & Reverse Logistics (Chapters

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