FOUNDATION OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

MGT5PSC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In Foundation of Logistics and Supply Chain Management you will be introduced to the theories and practices of logistics and supply chain management and their implications for strategic and operational business decisions. You will have the opportunity to use logistics and supply chain management concepts in a range of business contexts; basics concepts of logistics, transportation, automation, inventory management and delivery; introduction to supply chain management, procurement, supply chain configurations, and supply chain distribution network design. Working independently and working together with others, both online and face-to-face, you will learn about logistics and supply chain management through solving business problems, and develop the ethical, critical thinking, quantitative and interpersonal skills required to understand, analyse, and improve logistics and supply chain operations of businesses and add sustainable value to any organisation.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Sean Arisian

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: Yes

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically analyse logistics and supply chain management issues

02. Apply relevant theories and methods for managing supply chains

03. Analyse and map logistics and supply chain processes of goods and services

City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sean Arisian

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Critical Review Essay (1250 words)Individual assignment, comprising a written, critical analysis of a current issue in the field of logistics and supply chain management.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2
Individual Case Study Analysis (1750 words)Individual assignment, comprising a written response to questions relating to the analysis of a case study.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2
Individual Analytical Report (2500 words)Individual written assignment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sean Arisian

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Critical Review Essay (1250 words)Individual assignment, comprising a written, critical analysis of a current issue in the field of logistics and supply chain management.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2
Individual Case Study Analysis (1750 words)Individual assignment, comprising a written response to questions relating to the analysis of a case study.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2
Individual Analytical Report (2500 words)Individual written assignment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 3, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sean Arisian

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via online.
This subject is delivered entirely online. Students are required to undertake online learning and assessment activities.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Critical Review Essay (1250 words)Individual assignment, comprising a written, critical analysis of a current issue in the field of logistics and supply chain management.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2
Individual Case Study Analysis (1750 words)Individual assignment, comprising a written response to questions relating to the analysis of a case study.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2
Individual Analytical Report (2500 words)Individual written assignment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 5 , Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sean Arisian

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
This subject is delivered entirely online. Students are required to undertake online learning and assessment activities.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Critical Review Essay (1250 words)Individual assignment, comprising a written, critical analysis of a current issue in the field of logistics and supply chain management.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2
Individual Case Study Analysis (1750 words)Individual assignment, comprising a written response to questions relating to the analysis of a case study.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2
Individual Analytical Report (2500 words)Individual written assignment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sean Arisian

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Critical Review Essay (1250 words)Individual assignment, comprising a written, critical analysis of a current issue in the field of logistics and supply chain management.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2
Individual Case Study Analysis (1750 words)Individual assignment, comprising a written response to questions relating to the analysis of a case study.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2
Individual Analytical Report (2500 words)Individual written assignment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sean Arisian

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Critical Review Essay (1250 words)Individual assignment, comprising a written, critical analysis of a current issue in the field of logistics and supply chain management.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2
Individual Case Study Analysis (1750 words)Individual assignment, comprising a written response to questions relating to the analysis of a case study.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO1, SILO2
Individual Analytical Report (2500 words)Individual written assignment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3