BUSI7001 International Logistics Management

Offered By	School of Mgt, Marketing & International Business
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Business
Offered in	Second Semester, 2010 and Second Semester, 2011
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Logistics as a part of supply chain management is closely related to other value adding activities within a firm and those of other firms in the same supply chain network. International logistics facilitates the purchasing, production, and distribution activities of multinational companies to create value in products or services for international markets. Effective and efficient management of international logistics can enhance the global competitiveness of firms. Using case studies and seminar discussion, the course explores the main issues in international logistics (IL) and supply chain management (SCM) to underline their strategic importance to firms. It first places IL and SCM in the context of international business. It then discusses the core concepts of IL and SCM, supply chain strategies, and international logistics operations. The later part of the course focuses on the designing of global supply chain to counter risks, enhance efficiency, and promote sustainability.
Learning Outcomes	understand the significance of logistics and supply chain management in international business; understand the composition of global supply chain; analyse the supply chain strategies of firms; apply logistics related knowledge in problem solving in international trade operations; examine the levels of risk, efficiency, and sustainability of a supply chain; explore the key factors contributing to the competitiveness of global supply chain; communicate their understanding in a clear and concise way through exam, assignments, and seminar participation.
Indicative Assessment	attendance and participation 10% written assignment 10% case presentation 15% team project 35% final exam 30%
Workload	3 hours per week plus private study to prepare for tutorials
Course Classification(s)	TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest	Commerce, International Business, and Management
Eligibility	At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree
Prescribed Texts	See Course Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSI7001
Preliminary Reading	See Course Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSI7001
Indicative Reading List	See Course Outline: http://ecocomm.anu.edu.au/courses/course.asp?code=BUSI7001
Programs	Master of Business and Master of Commerce
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