Launceston
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This unit covers the basic warehousing operations (receiving, put-away, storage, material handling, picking, etc) and the hardware (equipment) and software involved in these operations. We will look at the warehousing management from four different perspectives: cargoes, human, hardware and software. Thus, apart from appreciating many advanced equipment and software in storage, material handling and order picking, we will also go through the key management activities and policies in warehousing management and inventory control. We will learn some popular or emerging inventory control models/policies in practice, including EOQ model, JIT model, (R, Q) policy, (s,S) policy, VMI, and anticipatory shipping policy. Another exciting content of this unit is the opportunity for us to learn the simulation techniques addressing the warehousing and inventory management issues in the real world full of uncertainties. The hands-on tutorials about the simulation software and models also enhances students’ working capacity.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Warehousing and Inventory Management |
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| Unit code | JNB539 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
| Coordinator | Dr Bill Du |
| Teaching staff | To be advised. |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2-hr lecture and 1 x 1hr tutorial weekly. |
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| Assessment | Online Quiz – 10%; Two assignments (with case studies and tasks) – 2000 words, 20% each; Final exam: 50%. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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