GC30203 Logistics Management

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Introduction
Logistics activities have been always been vital to companies and organizations. Therefore, logistics
management is becoming an integral part of marketing planning and strategy formulation. Its consumption of
land, labor, capital, and information coupled with its impact on the worlds standard of living has
enormous implications. Logistics is increasingly importance from a function that was perceived as barely
necessary to: (i) an activity where significant cost savings could be generated; (ii) an activity that had
enormous potential to impact customer satisfaction and hence increase sales; and (iii) a marketing weapon
that could be effectively utilized to gain a sustainable competitive advantage.
You should read this subject guide carefully. Information in this study guide is maintained by Bryan Lo
(ebryanlo@gmail.com)

Subject detail
Subject title
Faculty
Level
Credits
Subject leader
Other staff
For academic year
Contact and private study time

Assessment

This subject is to be taken as part of the

following degree

Logistics Management
Labuan Faculty of International Finance
7
3
Bryan Lo
Sem 2, 2015/16
Lectures
28 hours
Tutorials
14 hours
Total
42 hours
Method
Proportion of marks
Coursework
60%
End-of-semester examination
40%
Bachelor of International Marketing

Access to support materials

The majority of teaching, learning and support materials are provided electronically via the universitys
SMART-UMS system.

Scheme of studies
Logistics Management is one of the important elective subjects that the year 3, Bachelor of International
Marketing students need to complete in order to attain a well-rounded marketing management knowledge.

Introduction/aims
The aim of this subject is to:
1. To introduce students the basic terms, concepts, and principles of Logistics Management to complement
their marketing studies.
2. Covering the topics from a managerial perspective to enhance strategic thinking and decision making.

Learning outcomes
The students should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

To have the capability to apply basic

understanding
of
logistics
management theories and concepts
into the real world of business. (P1,
C1, C2, A2)
Increase
creativity
and
innovativeness in logistics planning.
(P3, C3, C4, A3, A4)
Become more entrepreneurial in
logistics management within the
business environment. (P8, C1, A5)

Professionalism, Values,
Attitude and Ethics

P3

P4

P5

P6

Leadership skills

Social skills, Team Work &

Responsibilities

P2

Management skills and

Entrepreneurship

Communication skills

P1

Lifelong learning and

Information management

Problem solving and Scientific

skills

Learning Outcomes

Technical
skills/Practical/Psychomotor

2.
3.

To have the capability to apply basic understanding of logistics management theories and concepts into
the real world of business.
Increase creativity and innovativeness in logistics planning.
Become more entrepreneurial in logistics management within the business environment.

Knowledge of discipline area

1.

P7

P8

P9

Proposed content deliveries

Week
1.

2.

3.
This
chapter
will be
conducted
via
Smart2
4.

5.

6.
This
chapter
will be
conducted
via
Smart2
7.

Key topics and sub-topic

An Overview of Logistics
Economic Impacts of Logistics
Logistics: What it is?
The Increased Importance of Logistics
Logistics Relationships within the Firm

References
Murphy.
P.R.
&
Knemeyer.
A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics,
11th
Edition, Pearson

Tutorial
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.

Murphy.
P.R.
&
Knemeyer.
A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics,
11th
Edition, Pearson

Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.

Murphy.
P.R.
&
Knemeyer.
A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics,
11th
Edition, Pearson

Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.

Procurement
Procurement Objectives
Supplier Selection and Evaluation
Global Procurement
Investment Recovery
Demand Management, Order Management, and
Customer Service
Demand Management
Order Management
Customer Service
Managing Customer Service
Inventory Management
Inventory Classification
Inventory Costs
Order Management
Inventory Flows
Inventory Management: Special Concern

Murphy. P.R. &

Knemeyer. A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics, 11th
Edition, Pearson
Ballou. Murphy. P.R.
& Knemeyer. A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics, 11th
Edition, Pearson

Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.

Ballou. Murphy. P.R.

& Knemeyer. A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics, 11th
Edition, Pearson

Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.

Facility Location
The Strategic Importance of Facility
Location
Determining the Number Facilities
Factors Influencing Facility Location
Specialized Location Characteristics

Murphy. P.R. &

Knemeyer. A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics, 11th
Edition, Pearson

Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.

Logistics and Information Technology

General Types of Information
Management Systems
The Internets Influence on Logistics
Information Technology Challenges
Strategic and Financial Logistics
Connecting Strategy to Financial
Performance
Strategic Profit Model
Organizational and Managerial Issues in Logistics
Organizing Logistics within the Firm
Managerial Issues in Logistics
The Supply Chain Management Concept
Evolution of Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management Process
Frameworks
Barriers to SCM Implementation
Supply Chain Integration

8.

9.
This
chapter
will be
conducted
via
Smart2
10.

11.

12.
This
chapter
will be
conducted
via
Smart2
13 -14.

Warehousing Management
Public, Private, Contract, and Multiclient
Warehousing
Design Considerations in Warehousing
Warehousing Operations
Packaging and Materials Handling
Product Characteristics
Packaging
Unit Loads in Materials Handling
Materials Handling

Murphy. P.R. &

Knemeyer. A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics, 11th
Edition, Pearson
Ballou Murphy. P.R.
& Knemeyer. A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics, 11th
Edition, Pearson

Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.

Transportation
Transportation Modes
Intermodal Transportation
Transportation Specialists
Transportation Regulation
Legal Classification of Carriers
Transport Management
Rate (Pricing) Considerations
Modal and Carrier Selection
Documentation and Shipments
Transportation Service Quality
International Logistics
Macroenvironmental Influences on
International Logistics
International Documentation
International Trade Specialists
International Trade Inventories

Murphy. P.R. &

Knemeyer. A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics, 11th
Edition, Pearson

Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.

Murphy. P.R. &

Knemeyer. A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics, 11th
Edition, Pearson
Murphy. P.R. &
Knemeyer. A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics, 11th
Edition, Pearson

Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.

Murphy. P.R. &

Knemeyer. A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics, 11th
Edition, Pearson

Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.

Revision weeks

Method of teaching
This subject will be taught through lectures and tutorial sessions. Students will be expected to engage in
individual study as well.

Lectures
Tutorials/Interactive Discussion/Internet Exploration learning at Lab
Case study and problem-based solving

Lectures will take place weekly across the semester. Regular updates on E-learning will also be conducted via
SMART-UMS.

Core and recommended reading lists

Main Text:
Murphy. P.R. & Knemeyer. A.M., 2015, Contemporary Logistics, 11th Edition, England, Pearson.
Supplementary Text:
Bowersox. D. J., et. al. 2010, Supply Chain Logistical Management, 3rd Edition, NY, McGraw-Hill.
Ballou. R. H., 2004, Business Logistics/Supply Chain Management, 5th Edition, New Jersey, Pearson Prentice
Hall.
Stock. J. R., and Lambert D. M., 2001, Strategic Logistics Management, 4th Edition, New York, McGraw-Hill.
Fawcett. S.E., Ellram.L.M., and Ogden.J.A, 2007, Supply Chain Management: From Vision to Impementation,
International Edition, Pearson.

ASSESMENT
The assessment is in three major parts, namely:

Group assignment 30%

Group project paper 30%
End-of-semester examination 40%

How the assessment relates to the learning outcomes?

The assessment is related to the learning outcomes of the subject as follows:

Group assignment (LO1- 6)

Group project paper (LO1- 6)
End-of-semester examination (LO1- 6)

Deliverables - important dates

You should prepare and submit all coursework according to the Faculty's instructions for assessments. You
should make sure that you are fully aware of the Faculty's policy on plagiarism also be aware that you cannot
later claim that you did not know the rules and regulations (as you must make yourself familiar with them). If
you cannot complete any work on time, you should look at the Facultys instructions on what to do. The
important dates are:
Assignment
Group assignment
Group project paper

Date to be made available on the

subject page on SMART-UMS
Week 5
Week 10

Submission deadline date/s

3 weeks from the date of announcement.
3 weeks from the date of announcement.

Feedback on your works

You will normally get feedback on your performance on a feedback form for all group assignments. Results of
the assignments will be provided once you have submitted them to me. Your carry mark will be published via
SMART-UMS within 3 weeks time.
Problems with your study and late courseworks
Students who feel that their ability to study is being affected by personal problems or illnesses are
encouraged to get in contact with the Faculty as soon as possible to discuss the options and support available.
It is Faculty policy to accept and grade all late items of coursework. Late coursework submissions are,
however, may subject to penalties (capping) that determine the maximum grade that you can achieve
depending upon how late the work is.