Logistics and Freight Transport Management - BMT1072

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 1: Written Assignment

Written assignment

<p>This module introduces the core of logistics management (distribution and transport). It explains the tactical planning models needed to support corporate logistics goals and outlines the principles underpinning effective inventory and distribution management.  The work focuses on determining appropriate stock levels, where the products should be held, and how orders may be handled in modern warehouses serving different channels to market. The module discusses warehousing solutions and how these interact with transportation of goods. The role of transport in global logistics and supply chain management will be evaluated through the examination of the principles of transport management and their application to examples and case studies relating to a range of scenarios in relevant organisations</p>

Huddersfield Business School

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BMT1072 - Logistics and Freight Transport Management

Logistics and Freight Transport Management

Demonstrate a conceptual and critical understanding of logistics and freight transport management in the context of global businesses.

Demonstrate a critical awareness of techniques and approaches used in logistics and freight transport management

Propose solutions to warehousing, inventory and transport problems for effective and efficient logistics management.

Analyse and communicate complex logistics and freight transport management issues using appropriate techniques.

Critically evaluate methods and practices used by logistics and freight transport companies