SYLLABUS OF Logistics Management
Instructor: Zhongqiu YU
(PhD Candidate, MSc, MCILT, MCSCMP, MTEFL, BEC Examiner)
Office Phone:0086-21-51278073
Email:geoffreyyu846@hotmail.com
Description
In today's global environment there is a growing realisation that everyone, everywhere has access to the same underlying elements, including hardware, software and technology. It is the management of these underlying elements which offers the greatest potential for developing a competitive advantage. Consequently, logistics and operations management is critical to the success of a company and is often referred to today as the supply chain management process which encompasses all operations from the extraction of raw material, through manufacture to the recycling of products at the end of their life. Logistics is recognised as a key function in meeting market requirements quickly, flexibly and without incurring punitive inventory costs. This must involve the management of external companies supplying materials or services to the company as well as the management of operations within the company. Therefore, logistics and the closely related concept of supply chain management (SCM) underpin business orcorporate strategy as far as the latter sets company objectives in sales, market share, share price, returnson shareholder funds, investment and assets.
This is an introductory course whichassists students to understand the characteristic elements of integrated business logistics and the role andapplication of logistics principles to supply/demand/value chain management.In this course you will learn about the basic activities associated with logistics and supply chainmanagement. These activities include transportation, warehousing, inventory management, logistics customerservice, logistics information techniques, procurement and future trend of global logistics.
Objectives
On completion, participants will be capable of:
Think conceptually about logistics management and its relationship with supply chainConcepts.
Understand the importance of logistics and supply chain management in assisting otherfunctional areas of any business organisation, such as marketing, production; and engineering,human resources and finance and accounting; especially for an organisation involved inmanufacturing and distribution that are addressing strategic goals.
Specifying the role and goal of the Logistics functions within a company.
Using the basic tools and techniques to plan and improve all aspects of the logistics management.
Describing the control systems that can be used for operations management in a wide variety of environments.
Be capable of analysing practical cases with certain knowledge and theories.
Capability Development
This course contributes to the development of the capabilities in the following way.It is expected that you will acquire the following capabilities:
Supply chain Management Practice Capabilities
Ability to understand and implement concepts, techniques and applications thatunderpin supply chain management
Ability to apply systemic thinking to manage a supply chain
Ability to integrate, co-ordinate, and synchronise activities of a supply chain
Ability to link strategic and operational system thinking with appropriate action to
inform and facilitate day-to-day decisions in supply chain management (ability tointegrate, collaborate and synchronize)
Ability to articulate and deliver quality outcomes in a customer focused environment
Ability to practice effective logistics and supply chain management within legal,regulatory, business, and ethical frameworks in local and international environment
Logistics Internal Integration Operations Capabilities
Ability to source, adopt and utilize appropriate technology and applications to planlogistics strategies and automate logistics operations
Ability to manage occupational health and safety risks to logistics operations andcontribute to a safe working environment
Ability to recognize process improvement drivers
Ability to allocate, manage and control logistic resources (inventory, transport andfacilities)
Ability to demonstrate strategic awareness of the role of logistics in domestic andinternational markets
Distribution Practice Capabilities
Ability to understand and implement concepts, techniques and applications thatunderpin distribution / delivery of goods and services
Ability to demonstrate strategic and operational awareness of the management ofdistribution of goods and services in domestic and international markets
Critical Analysis, Problem Setting and Solving Capabilities
Ability to apply business and logistic methods and principles to identify problems toimprove supply chain management for sustainable practice
Ability to develop and evaluate creative and innovative solutions by applying a rangeof appropriate resources to plan for material management and physical distribution ofgoods and services
Ability to forecast and propose plans for cost effective interfaces between logisticsand other functional business activities
Ability to deal with changing circumstances by integrating strategic, tactical, andoperational thinking and initiating action in an ongoing cycle of research, planningand evaluation
Interpersonal and Communication Capabilities
Ability to communicate effectively to build and maintain relationships with otherprofessional at various levels of business organisation, stakeholders, clients, teammembers and management
Ability to utilize a broad range of communication strategies (methods, modes andmedia) to listen, reflect and respond in a professional manner
Required Textbook & Reference Books
Textbook：《供应链物流管理》（英文版，第4版）唐纳德等主编，机械工业出版社
Other Reference Books:
供应链管理：物流视角（第8版）, 兰利等著, 电子工业出版社, 2010
Contemporary Logistics, 9th Edition, China Renmin University Press, 2010
《物流基础》王清斌, 大连海事大学出版社(中文版)
《物流管理概论》(Logistics: An introduction to Supply Chain management), Donald Waters, Palgrave Macmillan,2003; translated by 刘秉镰, 电子工业出版社,2004(中文版)
《物流学基础》田征，大连海事大学出版社，2006(中文版)
《物流系统论》何明珂著，中国审计出版社，2004年
《物流学》(Logistics), David,J. Bloomberg, 清华大学出版社, 2004
《物流与供应链管理-降低成本与改善服务的战略》(Logistics and Supply Chain Management- strategies for reducing cost and improving services) Martin Christopher( 2004),电子工业出版社
《物流学》汝宜红，中国铁道出版社，2003年
《现代物流学》王之泰，中国物资出版社，1995年
Software
Microsoft Office (such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Project Management)
Prerequisites
LM challenges your willingness to work, think, and knowledge bank. It is imperative that the student has taken basic mathematics, statistics before this module. Additionally, a solid understanding of Excel& PPT is required.
Requirements
Students are expected to read the assigned material and work the assigned problems before class and be prepared to discuss them in class. Students should print out chapter slides & other required materials available in the QQ group and bring them to the class. Students will be responsible for the material in the assigned chapters and articles whether or not we cover it in class.
Students will also be responsible for what is covered in class whether or not it is in the textbook. A significant portion of in class time will be devoted to applying the qualitative and quantitative concepts introduced in the assigned readings. Students will be expected to be able to apply the qualitative and quantitative (mathematical and statistical) techniques discussed in the chapter and readings, and present solutions to assigned problems to the class.
The instructor will cover some of the highlightsof the assigned chapters using PowerPoint slides and some material not covered in the textbook.Furthermore, the instructor will expect you to ask & answer questions during the discussion. Also, the instructor prefers a discussion format for the entire class period as well as out of class time. Surely, we will work problems of a type similar to those you will be asked to solve on the exams. The instructorwill try to intersperse some personal experiences into each class as well.
Resources
Students will tap into a variety of resources to meet class assignments and presentations including outside reading, textbook materials, magazines, newspapers & the Internet. The learning in this class will not be limited to the class textbook. The instructorwill also be available during office hours and by appointment to assist you. Please come by to discuss the concepts that are causing you difficulty. However, theinstructor is willing to work as hard assisting you as you are willing to help yourself. Don’t wait until after a disappointing exam or assignment to ask for assistance.
Course Contents
No. of Week | Chapter Number | Title | Chapter No. in Textbook |
1st WK | Intro & Chap. 1 | 21th Century Supply Chain | Chapter 1 |
2nd WK | Chap. 2 | Logistics & SCM | Chapter 2 |
3rd WK-5th WK | Chap. 3 | Procurement & Supplier Chain Relationship | Chapter 4 |
6th WK -8th WK | Chap. 4 | Transportation Management | Chapter 8 |
9th WK, -11th WK | Chap. 5 | Inventory Management | Chapter 7 |
12th WK -14thWK | Chap. 6 | Warehousing Management | Chapter 9 |
15th WK | Chap. 7 | Performance Measurement | Chapter 15 |
16th WK | Chap. 8 | Logistics Trend Module Review | Chapter 14 & 16 |
17thWK -18th WK | Final Exam | ||
There is a Group Project arranged across the whole semester. | |||
Duration
16 weeks plus 2 weeks (Review and Exam)
Course Assessment with Percentages
Assessments may consist of individual and group work. There may be a combination of written work,oral presentations, and/or an exam.Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class.
Participation: 10% In terms of University’s policy, the absence more than 1/3 of the schedule, without formal approval, would have no right to join in the final exam.
Group Project (Paper): 15% Students would be in the form of several groups to finish required group research with a final structured assignment including key concepts, process description, problem identification and application in the related chapters, and hand in them on time.
Meantime, groups would be presenting their outcome to the class. A presentation schedule would be provided later. Each group is going to present their group work using PowerPoint slides or other available software.
N.B. Details regarding the format of the group project with presentations will be provided separately.
Penalty for Late Submission of Assessment Tasks
Assignments that are submitted later than the due time and date of submissionwill beautomatically penalised 20% of the possible markper day.
Assignments will NOT BE accepted more than seven (7) days late (weekend daysincluded). However, the above penalty will be waived only if an extension for latesubmission is obtained and approved via proper channel.
Individual/GroupPerformance in both Seminar and Class Discussion (Luck Aeroplane), Short Quiz: 25%
Final Examinations: 50%. There will be onlyONE examination at the end of the semester. Test questions will be presented as Multiple Choice, Short Answer Questions (SAQ) and Case Analysis.
Overview of Learning Activities
The primary learning mode involves lectures, seminar and class discussions. A range of learning activities has been designed: i) lectures/seminars; ii) video show, case study analysis & discussion; iii) review of academic-based research papers; iv) individual-basedand group-based assessment tasks; v) Role Play and Presentation; vi) Debates, Questionnaire and Business Simulationto encouragereflective and independent learning. Through the designed learning activities, students will also acquirethe following:
•Knowledge specific capabilities such as concepts, principles, theories, methods, andcontemporary practices in logistics management;
•Problem-solving capabilities such as being critical and creative in thinking as well asmethodological and innovative in finding solutions.
Class Cancellation (if in case)
In the event that the instructor is unable to attend class or the University has some other arrangement, please assume the material will be moved forward to the next meeting.
Special Needs
Students with special needs should see me at the BEGINNING of thesemesterand make known any additional help that are required.
JournalArticles
Articles from Logistics and SCM journals will be assigned during the semester.The following are some of the popular journals in the field of logistics and supply chain management:
International Journal of Logistics Management
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
International Journal of Operations and Production Management
Transportation Research
Logistics and Transportation Review
International Journal of Logistics: Research and Application
Journal of Business Logistics
Web Sites
The following web sites might provide enlightenment on the subject of logistics and supply chainmanagement:
http://www.chinawuliu.com.cn
http://www.autologistics.org
http://www.shippingchina.com
http://www.jctrans.com
http://www.ascet.com
http://www.manufacturing.net
http://www.iomnet.org.uk
http://www.cio.com
http://www.supply-chain.org
http://www.cpfr.org
STUDY TIPS
Coming Prepared and Reviewed
Coming prepared means that you will have read the assigned material before you come to class. Coming reviewed means that you will be required to read the assigned material after class, especially those mentioned in class. Listening carefully means providing me or the speaking classmates with your full attention. And participation consists of asking and answering questions, actively finding associations between course material and your previously held knowledge, sharing those associations when appropriate, and taking an active role in class discussions. You will have the opportunity to earn points just for participating in class in the form of both individual and group. Your participation will be inadequate if you have not read the assigned material before or after class.
Grade Determination
As you may find from the above information, marking scheme of our course is quite different from what you have in traditional CHINESE teaching way. In this class, your performance is a function of both ability and motivation, so your grade will reflect each. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability and your motivation through individual and team work. Specifically, your grade will be composed of your performance in classroom participation, discussion, presentation, seminar, a semester-long team project and final exam.
Critical Thinking
Students will review and evaluate management situations by case study, role play, presentation, class discussions, debates, questionnaire, seminars and business simulation. Questions are assigned to allow the student to discuss certain business situation and defend it with their own views and ideas.
Social and Personal Responsibility (No Plagiarism & Copy)
Students will explore personal ethical, cultural, and social responsibility issues surrounding management activities. Also, they will examine how a company is managed in a pluralistic society.
“Being an Adult, Please Take Responsibility for Your Actions and Words…”
Meanwhile, Students should strictly follow the rule of Honesty in Academic Research and Result. The use of intellectual property of others without attributing it to them is considered a serious academic offense.It is the University's policy that cheating or plagiarism result in receiving a failing grade for the work or course. Therefore, apart from clearly identified reference, any copy or plagiarism in any written work, including quiz, paper and presentation, both in and out of class is entirely forbidden. It would directly lead to the failure calculated as Zero in certain part. To be well noticed, any cheating in final examination would lead to the failure as Zero for the whole course.
Plagiarism: the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. Itis a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from theUniversity. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form,including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material usedis not appropriately cited.
Examples of plagiarism include:
Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether publishedor unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theseswebsites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation; Piecingtogether text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
Copying a whole or any part of another student’s work; and
Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
Detailed Hints in Participation with Rule of “Luck Aeroplane”
It is important in this class that you actively participate in your own learning. You will see that many of the topics we cover will apply to you or to situations with which you are familiar, and it will increase both your own memory and the memories of your classmates if you actively share your experiences with us. As we will discuss, more durable memories are made through active learning, so your success in mastering the material of this class depends in part on your participation in both individual and group work.
Participation points in Individual/GroupPerformanceare a quick and easy way to earn points in the class with the rule of Luck Aeroplane. There would be 3 grades. According to your perception of your involvement, one card with certain grade will be issued to you at tutor’s discretion. These points must be earned and to be summed up in the end, more, points cannot be earned if you do not attend class discussion. To earn these points, you must be involved in class discussions. As the material is presented to you, it will be interspersed with discussion questions. They are designed to provide you the opportunity to begin to use the new information you are learning.
Participation points are earned when you contribute to the discussion or when you ask questions of your own. Speaking up in class has two specific benefits to you. First of all, you earn participation points, and that is an easy way to help your grade. Second, the more active you are in the learning process, the more you learn. That will help your performance on tests, and it will also help your performance when you utilize these concepts at work. Business is an applied field, and class discussion questions are designed to give you the opportunity to begin applying the material you learn. When you join in class discussions, benefits occur for the rest of us in the classroom also. Your contributions may help to clarify material for a classmate or might help someone to better integrate or apply the material we discuss. This helps the learning of everyone in the room.
OTHER RULES of ENGAGEMENT (ORE)
You are required to carefully read the LM Syllabus before and during semester.
You are expected to be in class, on time, prepared to participate and discuss materials in class. If emergency, please notify me (with email) and your private tutor with formal “ask-for-leaving” mechanism. Absence would be granted with permission only.
N.B. In terms of University’s policy, absence more than 1/3 of the whole semester would lead to the failure for the whole module in the end.
Foodstuffs should be consumed prior to or after class. (Please notify the tutor about special medical conditions which merit an exception.)
Leaving during a class session should occur only for emergencies.
Get your money's worth and really learn some from the course. Challenge yourself, we will learn a great deal from each other in Logistics Management.