This module is not currently running in 2021 to 2022.
Logistics has evolved significantly, both in terms of its role in local and global business practices and in terms of academic study. This module introduces students to a wide range of modern topics in logistics and equips them with an understanding of current trends, challenges and opportunities in the field. The aim of the module is to bridge the gap between academic and pragmatic approaches to address contemporary logistics problems.
Typical topics may include: innovation in supply chain management, supply chain risk and resilience, facility location, reverse logistics, green logistics and supply chain sustainability, humanitarian logistics, and GIS integration in transport management.
The module will be delivered by KBS academics and logistics/supply chain professionals. As part of the module, students are also taught research and consultancy skills in preparation for their final project.
Total contact hours: 36
Private study hours: 114
Total study hours: 150
Main assessment methods:
Group Presentation (10%)
Individual Reflective Report (1000-1500 words) (10%)
Individual Report (3500-4000 words) (60%)
In-Course Test – MCQ (20%).
Reassessment method:
100% coursework.
Journal papers will be used throughout the various topics
Burrough, P.A and McDonnell, R.A. (1998) Principles of Geographical Information System, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Christopher, M. (2011) Logistics & Supply Chain Management (4th edition), London: Pearson.
Daganzo, C.F. (2005) Logistics Systems Analysis (latest edition), New York: Springer
Davies, M.B. (2007) Doing successful research project (using qualitative or quantitative methods), Andover: Palgrave
Liu, J.J. (2012) Supply Chain management and the Transport Logistics, Oxford: Routledge
McKinnon, A; Browne, M and Whiteing, A. (2013) Green Logistics: Improving the Environmental Sustainability of Logistics; 2nd Edition; London: Kogan Page Ltd
Rushton, P. Croucher P and P. Baker (Eds) (2014) The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management: Understanding the Supply Chain (5th edition), CILT (UK), London: Kogan Page
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Understand the links between research, teaching with respect to theories and empirical applications within Logistic and Supply Chain.
- Explain and critically analyse recent methods and developments in various areas of Logistics and Supply Chain Management including green and reverse logistics, sustainable supply chain and humanitarian planning.
- Display an enhanced understanding of new methods and technologies within the Logistics and Supply Chain Management sector.
- Identify the use and the impact of such methods and technologies in practice.
- Write technical documents in the form of research reports to a specialised audience using recent research articles and industry reports in specific areas.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Communicate technical results effectively to both technical experts and non-specialist managers.
- Write reports based on research work independently and in groups.
- Demonstrate enhanced research skills when undertaking new research projects of direct relevance to Logistics and Supply Chain Management using a wide range of media.
- Communicate through group discussion and oral presentation.
- Use some computer software such as Excel for modelling purposes.
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