In Semester 1, you'll start with the fundamentals of supply chains, learning how modern supply chains and transport operations work in practice. You’ll learn how supply chains are structured, the key roles involved, how information and products flow, and the relationship between suppliers, operations, distribution, and customers.
You’ll then learn how organisations source goods and manage stock day to day. This includes learning about the basic procurement processes, how to work with suppliers, and simple but effective inventory control methods so the right stock is in the right place at the right time. You’ll learn how accurate planning and record‑keeping support operational performance.
From there, you’ll explore the physical side of logistics – transport, warehousing and distribution – including different transport modes, how warehouses run safely and efficiently, and the importance of scheduling, documentation and coordination to keep goods moving.
Alongside this, you’ll build workplace skills that employers expect, such as reading and communicating logistics information clearly, using documentation and basic data to support decisions, and working effectively as part of an operations team. By the end of Semester 1, you'll develop the core knowledge and practical skills needed to coordinate, monitor and support logistics activities within an organisation.
