PS3S86 - Logistics and Material Management 04 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PS3S86 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Logistics and Material Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Operations Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Operations Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Sehwa Lim, Luke Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Tammy Laugharne, Scott Parfitt, Claire Reed, | ||
| First Intended Intake: | FEB 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100093 - logistics | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 04 Jan 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Dec 2026 |
Module Aims
To provide a comprehensive coverage of the management of logistics and materials in order to facilitate the critical evaluation of their role in the success of the broader organisation.
While transportation is the heart of logistics, inventory management, warehousing, order processing, materials handling, packaging, plant and warehouse location, and customer service are also important logistics activities.
This module examines all aspects of logistics, including some of the techniques and strategies for planning, organising and managing the overall logistics process including the functional areas of forecasting, inventory management and customer service.
Content Summary
Logistics and its context within supply chain management and internally within the organisation.
The role and linkage of transport, inventory management, warehousing, purchasing and procurement, materials management, distribution management and customer service.
The module will explore concepts and principles of warehousing movement and storage. Develop a comprehensive awareness of the various types of automated and non-automated material handling systems.
Examine the role of just-in-time (JIT) and Total Quality – theories, practice, tools and techniques; including supplier quality through supplier assurance, capability and control.
Apply and appraise the importance of materials/production scheduling and forecasting and its implications on customer service.
The module will explore the importance and role of information and physical flows within the organisation.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminar | 30 |
| Independent Study | 110 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 2 |
| Groupwork | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply and critically evaluate the interconnectivity of logistics’ concepts with other business functions. |
| LO2 | Apply and critically evaluate the importance of materials management for the organisation and its supply chain. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | Exam | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Critical review of the literature on a contemporary topic. | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |