Principles of Logistics - BFT1014

Assessment 1: Other

Activities providing opportunities for formative assessment will generally be integrated into the teaching and learning process and apply to all components of summative assessment.  The nature of the formative assessment tasks used will be at the discretion of the tutor, to include for example, workshop exercises, quizzes, group discussions. 

Other

Assessment 2: Exam

Exam

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Group report (3000 words) and individual reflective commentary (1000 words) 

Written Assignment

<p>The module provides a fundamental understanding of the key aspects of logistics and supply chain management. It focuses on the identification of the relationships between logistics activities and corporate strategy and looks at how changing business conditions have impacted on the development of the sector. The principles underpinning effective management of material flows are analysed with specific regard to inventory and distribution management and their role in creating customer satisfaction. The application of information technology and the need to comply with increasing environmental regulations will also be considered.</p>

Huddersfield Business School

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BFT1014 - Principles of Logistics

Principles of Logistics

Apply techniques and principles of logistics to improve efficiency.

Appreciate the role and contribution of effective transport operations.

Understand the concepts and principles of logistics and supply chain management.

Demonstrate the impact of logistics decisions on cost and customer service.

Identify and analyse the role of each logistics component in the supply chain.

Produce a report that effectively demonstrates a solution to a logistics problem/issue.

Understand the trade-offs between different storage and handling solutions.

Appreciate the issues underpinning effective inventory control to maximise serviceability at minimum cost.