Course Title: Supply Chain Modelling & Design

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Supply Chain Modelling & Design

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OMGT2087

City Campus

Postgraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2010,
Sem 2 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 2 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 2 2016,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 2 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 2 2021

OMGT2087

City Campus

Postgraduate

630H Management

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2006,
Sem 2 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 2 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 2 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 2 2009

OMGT2087

City Campus

Postgraduate

665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2022,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024

OMGT2210

City Campus

Undergraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2010

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OMGT2287

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Internet

JulDec2017 (KP6)

OMGT2287

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Internet

JulDec2018 (KP4)

OMGT2287

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Internet

JanJun2019 (KP2)

OMGT2287

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Internet

JulDec2019 (KP6)

OMGT2287

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Internet

JulDec2020 (KP4)

OMGT2287

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Internet

JulDec2021 (KP6)

OMGT2287

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain

Internet

JulDec2022 (KP4)

OMGT2287

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain

Internet

JanJun2023 (KP2)

OMGT2287

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain

Internet

JulDec2023 (KP6)

Course Coordinator: Dr. Siddhi Pittayachawan

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1357

Course Coordinator Email: siddhi.pittayachawan@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 80 Level 8

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course aims to provide key theories and practices in design and management of logistics systems. It prepares you for logistics management positions in manufacturing, warehousing, transportation and distribution firms.

The course covers specific areas of distribution, warehousing and transportation, logistics/supply chain integration and logistics/supply chain performance indicators. The application of analytical techniques to selected aspects of logistics systems is explored in the course. Mathematical models in these areas will be discussed in terms of their ability to represent the problem and usefulness to the managers and practitioners.

Case studies will be used to demonstrate the nature of decision making problems managers and practitioners face in logistics and supply chain management in contemporary business environment.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

-


On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • CLO1: Analyse and apply the theories and practices of logistics systems in logistics management
  • CLO2: Formulate and propose supply chain and logistics systems solutions to improve the management of logistics and supply management
  • CLO3: Implement mathematical models to solve problems in logistics in contemporary business environment
  • CLO4: Critically reflect your proposed supply chain and logistics solutions in communicating with relevant stakeholders


Overview of Learning Activities

In this course you will be encouraged to be an active learner. Your learning will be supported through various in-class and online activities comprising individual and group work. These may include quizzes; assignments; prescribed readings; sourcing, researching and analysing specific information; solving problems; conducting presentations; producing written work and collaborating with peers on set tasks or projects.


Overview of Learning Resources

Various learning resources are available online through MyRMIT Studies\Canvas. The lecture notes and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.

Resources are also available online through RMIT Library databases and other facilities. Visit the RMIT library website for further details. Assistance is available online via our chat and email services, face to face at our campus libraries or via the telephone on (03) 9925 2020.

Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period. 


Overview of Assessment

The assessment tasks, their weighting and the course learning outcomes to which they are aligned are as follows:

Assessment Task 1: 20%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4

Assessment Task 2: 30%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4

Assessment Task 3: 50%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.