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1.0. PURPOSE
This course is designed to familiarize the students in the Diploma in International
Shipping and Logistics with the core concepts of Logistics and Supply Chain
Management. The knowledge and understanding that they obtain will serve as
foundation to the other two Logistics courses that is Logistics and Supply Chain
Management I and II. It will also serve as entry level requirement into the Shipping,
Logistics and Distribution Industry.

2.0 OBJECTIVE
See General Objectives Item 6.0

3.0 GENERAL
Course : Diploma in International Shipping and Logistics
Programme Ref : LM401
Course Title : Logistics Management
Duration : 45
Credits : 3

4.0 CONTENTS

UNIT ONE
Introduction to Logistics Management
 Introduction to Supply Chain Management
 Introduction to Logistics Management
 Communication flow in Logistics Management
 The important role of the customers in Logistics Management

UNIT TWO
Business logistics
 Business logistics definition and scope
 Business logistics flow process materials, goods and information
 Business logistics and production efficiencies
 E Logistics
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UNIT THREE
Inventory management
 Objectives and functions of inventory management
 Relationship of inventory and cost
 Different approaches to inventory control
 Supply-to-inventory scheduling and safety stocks
 Practical Exercise/Case Study

UNIT FOUR
Transport
 Transport role in logistics
 Modes of transport and selecting modes of transport
 Criteria for selecting a mode or a combination of modes of transport
 Transport network and its impact on nodes and locations
 Transport efficiencies in logistics management
 Calculation exercises on transport mode efficiencies
 Trade- off analysis

UNIT FIVE
Warehouse Management
 Warehouse classification
 Factor influencing warehouse design and location
 Efficient warehouse operations
 Field Trip & Field Report

UNIT SIX
Logistics and Customer Service
 Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction 7 Rs
 Logistics indices for customer service (pre-service, at service and after
service)
 Order processing
 Last mile logistics

UNIT SEVEN
The Role of Logistics Management in Terminal Operations
 Physical flows of goods and material through sea ports
 Information flows in, out and around a port terminal
 Relationship between the physical and information flow and the players
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UNIT EIGHT
Information Flow in logistics management
 ICT in logistics management
 e-commerce
 Port Community Systems
 Information flow and customer service

UNIT NINE
Trends in Logistics Management
 Logistics hub
 Industry Parks
 3PL Service Providers
 Green Logistics

5.0 DELIVERY
Methods of delivery
 Lectures
 Guest lectures
 Case study
 Class discussions
 Class presentations
 Field Trips & Reports
 Practical Exercises
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6.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS

At the end of this course, students should be able to:
 Distinguish between Logistics between and Supply Chain Managment and
how Logistics fit in Supply Chain Management
 Explain key terms used in logistics and supply chain management
 Describe the objectives and scope of logistics management inclusive of
business logistics
 Describe the scope and functions of inventory management, including safety
stocks and just-in-time (JIT) scheduling
 Explain the relationship between transport and logistics management
 Calculate effectiveness of transport choice
 Differentiate between various types of transportation networks
 Explain last mile logistics and its impact on customer service
 Describe the scope and functions of warehouse management
 Prepare a field report on trip to a warehouse.
 Discuss the importance of customer service to logistics management
 Illustrate logistic flows in a port terminal.
 Describe information flows and the information technologies used in logistics
management.
 Identify trends and their possible impact on modern logistics management.

7.0 EVALUATION
Methods of Evaluation
 Coursework 50%
o Assignments
o Midterm test/project
 Final examination 50%

8.0 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 Course materials
 Attendance registers
 Continuous assessment
 Appendix 1

APPENDIX 1:
Useful References
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1. Rushton, A., Croucher, Phil and Baker, P. (2014). The Handbook of Logistics and
Distribution Management. 5th ed. Great Britain. Chartered Institute of Logistics and
Transport
2. Morgan J. , Lalwani C. et al (2011) Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
2nd ed. , Wiley & Sons, UK.
3. David P. and Stewart R. (2010) International Logistics: The Management of
International Trade Operational Trade Operations 3rd ed. , Congage Learning,
Canada
4. Branch, A.E. (2009). Global Supply Chain Management and International Logistics.
London. Routledge
5. Container International Magazine
6. Internet Sources

Course Schedule
Date Week Lecturer: (Lessons) Hours
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1 Business Logistics 3
2 Managerial Aspects of Logistics 3
3 Inventory Management 3
4 Inventory Management 3
6 Transport 3
7 Mid-Term Examination 3
8 Customer Services and Distribution Channels 3
9 Warehouse Management 3
10 Logistics Management in Port Terminals 3
11 Information Flows 3
12 Trends in Logistics Management 3
13 Management Functions and Skills 3
14 Revision 3
15 Final Examination 3

Final Exam: