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Introduction
Logistics activities have been always been vital to companies and organizations. Therefore, logistics
management is becoming an integral part of marketing planning and strategy formulation. Its consumption of
land, labor, capital, and information coupled with its impact on the worlds standard of living has
enormous implications. Logistics is increasingly importance from a function that was perceived as barely
necessary to: (i) an activity where significant cost savings could be generated; (ii) an activity that had
enormous potential to impact customer satisfaction and hence increase sales; and (iii) a marketing weapon
that could be effectively utilized to gain a sustainable competitive advantage.
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Subject detail
Subject title
Faculty
Level
Credits
Subject leader
Other staff
For academic year
Contact and private study time
Assessment
Logistics Management
Labuan Faculty of International Finance
7
3
Bryan Lo
Sem 2, 2015/16
Lectures
28 hours
Tutorials
14 hours
Total
42 hours
Method
Proportion of marks
Coursework
60%
End-of-semester examination
40%
Bachelor of International Marketing
Scheme of studies
Logistics Management is one of the important elective subjects that the year 3, Bachelor of International
Marketing students need to complete in order to attain a well-rounded marketing management knowledge.
Introduction/aims
The aim of this subject is to:
1. To introduce students the basic terms, concepts, and principles of Logistics Management to complement
their marketing studies.
2. Covering the topics from a managerial perspective to enhance strategic thinking and decision making.
Learning outcomes
The students should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
Professionalism, Values,
Attitude and Ethics
P3
P4
P5
P6
Leadership skills
P2
Communication skills
P1
Learning Outcomes
Technical
skills/Practical/Psychomotor
2.
3.
To have the capability to apply basic understanding of logistics management theories and concepts into
the real world of business.
Increase creativity and innovativeness in logistics planning.
Become more entrepreneurial in logistics management within the business environment.
1.
P7
P8
P9
2.
3.
This
chapter
will be
conducted
via
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5.
6.
This
chapter
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conducted
via
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References
Murphy.
P.R.
&
Knemeyer.
A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics,
11th
Edition, Pearson
Tutorial
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Murphy.
P.R.
&
Knemeyer.
A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics,
11th
Edition, Pearson
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Murphy.
P.R.
&
Knemeyer.
A.M.,
2015. Contemporary
Logistics,
11th
Edition, Pearson
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Procurement
Procurement Objectives
Supplier Selection and Evaluation
Global Procurement
Investment Recovery
Demand Management, Order Management, and
Customer Service
Demand Management
Order Management
Customer Service
Managing Customer Service
Inventory Management
Inventory Classification
Inventory Costs
Order Management
Inventory Flows
Inventory Management: Special Concern
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Facility Location
The Strategic Importance of Facility
Location
Determining the Number Facilities
Factors Influencing Facility Location
Specialized Location Characteristics
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
8.
9.
This
chapter
will be
conducted
via
Smart2
10.
11.
12.
This
chapter
will be
conducted
via
Smart2
13 -14.
Warehousing Management
Public, Private, Contract, and Multiclient
Warehousing
Design Considerations in Warehousing
Warehousing Operations
Packaging and Materials Handling
Product Characteristics
Packaging
Unit Loads in Materials Handling
Materials Handling
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Transportation
Transportation Modes
Intermodal Transportation
Transportation Specialists
Transportation Regulation
Legal Classification of Carriers
Transport Management
Rate (Pricing) Considerations
Modal and Carrier Selection
Documentation and Shipments
Transportation Service Quality
International Logistics
Macroenvironmental Influences on
International Logistics
International Documentation
International Trade Specialists
International Trade Inventories
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Interactive
discussion &
Internet
exploration
learning.
Revision weeks
Method of teaching
This subject will be taught through lectures and tutorial sessions. Students will be expected to engage in
individual study as well.
Lectures
Tutorials/Interactive Discussion/Internet Exploration learning at Lab
Case study and problem-based solving
Lectures will take place weekly across the semester. Regular updates on E-learning will also be conducted via
SMART-UMS.
ASSESMENT
The assessment is in three major parts, namely: