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Logistics is a key component in the successful operations of organisations. In modern times its use to gain competitive advantage has increased in prominence due to a number of factors, including the development of e-commerce and omni-channel, the Covid pandemic, and the focus on sustainability and technology. This module will engage you in a variety of content, such as:
Global logistics; inventory management; warehousing; transportation; logistics relationships and third party logistics; network design and facility location; technologies to support logistics optimisations; logistics regulation and compliance; future strategies for logistics management in addressing the decarbonisation challenge, industry 4.0, and the physical internet.

LO1: Critically contrast various logistics systems used for managing forward and reverse goods movements in different contexts.

LO2: Critically evaluate the appropriate use of multi-modal transport in an international context.

LO3: Critically assess logistics performance including the effectiveness and efficiency of current logistics operations and potential areas of improvement.

LO4: Critically evaluate warehouse design and its role in supporting logistics and supply chain strategies.

LO5: Develop and critically appraise use of technologies in the context of logistics and supply chain.