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Title Logistics and Physical Distribution
Code KMGT613
Coordinator Dr M Tickle
Operations and Supply Chain Management
M.Tickle@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
KMGT705 Business Management & Analysis 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           50

100

 150
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Weekly    35       
Assessment 2 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Weekly    25       
Assessment 3 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Weekly    30       
Assessment 4 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session  Weekly    10       

Aims

To provide students with a thorough grounding in contemporary logistics operations and business management;

To introduce students to core concepts such as intermodal operations, transportation selection, warehousing and distribution management, 3PLs, tendering for contracts, reverse and green logistics services, port centric maritime logistics, the concept of adding value in logistics and optimising logistics operations.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Understand the role and importance of logistics in competitive business performance;

(LO2) Understand how logistics operations influence environment and business sustainability;

(LO3) Understand the function of a distribution system;

(LO4) Analyse the methods and techniques used to improve logistics operations;

(LO5) Identify and re-appraise supply chain logistics strategies using the latest thinking to reduce the environmental impact;

(LO6) Select and use appropriate methods and tools to plan logistics operations and design logistics networks.

(S1) Communication Skills: Students will have opportunities to develop written communication skills through group discussions and assignments;

(S2) Numeracy Skills: Students will learn quantitative techniques. Students will have the opportunity to analyse and use financial and statistical data to support business decisions;

(S3) Group Working Skills: Some work will require students to work in groups and manage the interaction and relationships with other group members. In doing so, they will gain experience in negotiation, persuasion, influencing and managing conflict;

(S4) Personal Effectiveness: Students will be encouraged to think critically about theory and practice and to challenge and critique assumptions about the management of people and organisations. In doing so they will be able to recognise and consider issues such as ethical dilemmas, corporate social responsibility, organisational values, leadership approaches and styles;

(S5) Time management. This involves planning scheduled work and meeting assessment deadlines. This will be evident in the students’ independent management of their assignments and coursework and by meeting coursework deadlines;

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules)
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected in the virtual classroom in discussion, dedicated to group work and individual assessment is 7

Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules)
Notes: Number of hours per week, per student expected for reading, research and other individual work to support engagement in the classroom is 13

Syllabus
 

Positioning Logistic: Analyse the impact of product characteristics on Logistics and distribution strategies; Analyse personal experiences with the impact of product characteristics on distribution strategies.
 
Distribution Management: Analyse organisational warehousing and distribution needs; Analyse factors influencing warehousing and distribution centre location selection; Evaluate factors influencing warehousing and distribution centre location selection.

Outsourcing Strategies and Partnerships: Analyse the use of outsourcing models for value-added services; Analyse the use of outsourcing models to foster collaboration.

Information Technology in Logistic: Analyse the applicability of RFID technologies to Logistics and distribution issues; Analyse the impact of the product life-cycle on Logistics and distribution strategy.

Contracts and Pricing: Evaluate Incoterms for logistics situations; Analyse impacts of using inappropriate Incoterms; Evaluate job opportunities and skills in logistics and physical distribution.

Port Logistics: Analyse port logistics problems; Evaluate innovative solutions to port logistics problems.
 
Green Logistics: Evaluate approaches to reducing the environmental footprint of logistics; Develop socially responsible logistics initiatives.

Future Logistics Paradigms: Evaluate contemporary logistics approaches; Evaluate insights related to logistics and physical distribution.

Recommended Texts
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