Courses & Units

Logistics Management JNB225

Introduction

This unit provides you with a broad appreciation of the nature and importance of logistics activities, and introduces you to the most important concepts, principles, tools, and analytical skills used by logistics managers. It enables you to understand the key components of an integrated logistics system, such as procurement, inventory management, transport, warehousing, and customer services, whilst viewing the system synergistically. Central to an integrated logistics system is the customers: by studying the trade-offs between customer services and costs discussed in this unit, you will be able to contribute positively to the logistics management activities in any organisation.

Summary

Unit name Logistics Management
Unit code JNB225
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline Maritime and Logistics Management
Coordinator Doctor Vera Zhang
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic
Online Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic
Online Spring school (November) Off-Campus International Domestic

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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 26/2/2024 22/3/2024 15/4/2024 2/6/2024
Spring school (November) 18/11/2024 6/12/2024 2/1/2025 16/2/2025

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Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss the role and significance of logistics and logistics management to an organisation or a nation.
  • Propose feasible solutions to address customer service issues associated with logistics.
  • Explain the nature and interrelationship of business activities in supply-side and demand-side logistics.
  • Coordinate logistics activities to achieve an integrated logistics function and high performance for an organisation.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
030909 $1,118.00 $1,118.00 not applicable $3,085.00

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern
  • On-Campus:  Weekly 2-hour lectures and weekly a 1-hr tutorial. Attendance in tutorials is mandatory.
  • Off-Campus: on-campus lectures and tutorials will be stream lived to distance students. Recordings for lectures and tutorials can also be assessed by both on-campus and distance students.
AssessmentOnline Quiz (10%)|Case study – Part I (20%)|Case study – Part II (30%)|Examination (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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