EMERGING TRENDS IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
MGT5ELS
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will have an opportunity to build on and expand your knowledge in logistics and supply chain management using advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You will research and explore the latest emerging trends in logistics and supply chain management to ensure that products and services are delivered efficiently and effectively. You will explore recent developments in strategic planning, organising and controlling supply chain operations. Through the development of critical thinking and research skills, you will be able to identify and analyse emerging trends and improvements in supply chains, with a focus on economic, environmental and sustainable operations as a source of competitive advantage.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorWilliam Keeton
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesWorkshop activities, research/inquiry, blended learning, assessments, case studies, quiz assessment
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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City Campus, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWilliam Keeton
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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Reflective journal (1750 words) Individual assignment, comprising multiple written entries in a reflective journal. | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Annotated bibliography (1500 words) Individual assignment, comprising written annotations/summaries of academic studies. | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual Case Study - Critical Analysis (2500 words) This assessment has six parts and builds on the reflective journal and annotated bibliography assessments. | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2021, LTU Term 6, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWilliam Keeton
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.
WorkShopWeek: 46 - 51
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 51 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Reflective journal (1750 words) Individual assignment, comprising multiple written entries in a reflective journal. | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Annotated bibliography (1500 words) Individual assignment, comprising written annotations/summaries of academic studies. | Other | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual Case Study - Critical Analysis (2500 words) This assessment has six parts and builds on the reflective journal and annotated bibliography assessments. | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |