Introduction
This unit provides an applied approach to the key components of integrated logistics systems, such as procurement, inventory management and transport, whilst also viewing the system holistically. The strategic focus of the unit enables analysis of impacts on logistics activities including disruptive forces such as geopolitical issues and the effect and adoption of emerging technologies. The necessity of the centrality of the customer to effective and efficient logistics operations is an important feature of this unit, as is the decision-making when trade-offs are required between customer service and costs.
Summary
| Unit name | Business Logistics |
| Unit code | JNB522 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College |
| Discipline | Maritime and Logistics Management |
| Coordinator | Professor Stephen Cahoon |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Critique the key concepts, practices and processes related to business logistics systems.
- Evaluate the strategic contributions of an integrated business logistics system to the creation of customer value.
- Recommend and apply logistics related approaches, techniques and methods to improve business logistics performance
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Assignment 1: Presentation (10%)|Assignment 2: Essay (25%)|Assignment 3: Essay (25%)|Final Examination (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Bowersox, DJ, Closs, DJ, Cooper, MB & Bowersox, JC 2024, Supply chain logistics management, 6th edn, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, New York. ISBN: 978-1-265-07260-5 |
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| Recommended | The Study Guide for the unit provides links to weekly readings. |
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