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Module title: Global Logistics Systems
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SOE11153
Module leader: Berna Topak
School The Business School
Subject area group: Management
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

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.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

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.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Berna Topak
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 11 In tutorial sessions, you will solve a company case. The case is pre-given, and you are supposed to read it beforehand. You will form a group, and you will solve the case in the group. At the end of the tutorial session you will also answer the question presented in the case.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 6 Under this activity, you will learn simulation software. It is a computer-based activity where you will solve a company problem. You will form groups and compete with each other in a game-like environment.
Online Guided independent study 161 Guided independent study is to provide you enough time to reflect on what has been taught in the class.
Face To Face Lecture 22 It is an 80-minute interactive session that you will engage with the content of digital technologies.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 50 1~2 Week 7 , WORDS= 2000 A report presenting a review of logistics and supply chain literature on topics such as current and emerging trends, the use of artificial intelligence, different types of multimodal transport in the international context and how to manage forward and reverse goods movement.
Project - Written 30 3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 3000 In this assessment, you work with an international case company. You will interact with companies on at least three occasions where you will have the opportunity to learn about an industry challenge the company is facing. You will also learn to work with a real-life challenge.
Oral Assessment 20 1~3~5 Week 12 HOURS= 20 minutes It is 20 minutes group presentation. The group size is typically 4 to 5.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Global Logistics Systems
 

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