eCommerce Logistics Management unit (JNB738)

Launceston, Online

Introduction

The rapid growth of e-commerce in recent years, coupled with increasing urbanization, has impacted all dimensions of freight logistics and led to a considerable increase in freight movements in urban areas. JNB738 e-Commerce Logistics Management covers various topics including e-commerce business models, omnichannel retailing and distribution network design, urban logistics externalities and operational challenges, improvement initiatives, last-mile delivery models, freight data and modelling, and sustainability in e-commerce logistics. Through case studies and practical applications, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the interconnections between e-commerce logistics and urban freight transport. By the end of this Unit, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop sustainable and effective strategies in these rapidly evolving fields.

Summary

Unit name	eCommerce Logistics Management
Unit code	JNB738
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Maritime and Logistics Management
Coordinator	Doctor Seyed Mehdi Zahraei
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Discuss the main factors used in designing omnichannel retailing and distribution networks.
• Assess major externalities and operational challenges associated with urban freight transport and e-commerce logistics.
• Propose improvement measures, innovative solutions, and modelling approaches to enhance operations in e-commerce last-mile deliveries and urban logistics.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

JNB538

Teaching

Assessment	Online Quiz (15%)|Presentation (20%)|Essay (25%)|Examination - take home (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

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

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