School: Business and Law

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Global Logistics
  • Unit Code

    MAN6333
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Ferry JIE

Description

This unit is designed on the principles of in-depth knowledge provision through an immersion teaching methodology. The focus of this unit is on the changing face of global logistics and supply chain practices in the 21st century. The essentials of the unit will encompass several important elements of global logistics and supply chain practices including global logistics infrastructure; sustainability logistics, international contracts; international transportation modes for instance: ocean, air, land and multimodal transportation; global logistics security, custom clearance, global trade and currency of payment.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Effectively discuss the nature of global logistics operations.
  2. Appreciate the key challenges and risks involved in global logistics.
  3. Discuss the nature and role of the key parties in a global logistics chain.
  4. Analyse the various global transport modes available and their characteristics.
  5. Discuss logistics services and operations on an international scale.
  6. Apply written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of global logistics and supply chain management.

Unit Content

  1. Introduction to international supply chain management.
  2. Using international logistics for competitive advantage.
  3. International logistics infrastructure.
  4. Sustainability supply chain management.
  5. Methods of entry into foreign markets.
  6. International contracts.
  7. Terms of trade, currency of payment.
  8. International insurance.
  9. International ocean, air, land and multimodel transportation.
  10. International logistics security and customs clearance.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On-campus students attend a weekly session, consisting of a lecture/review with online demonstrations and presentation case material. The unit will be taught through an interactive lecture process, whereby students will be asked to answer questions, the aim being to increase learning and improve communication skills. The use of cases, webcasts and internet links will enhance student learning. The Internet will be a key resource for students, and they will use Blackboard to access updates, articles, and other unit-related material. The unit will, when possible, include guest lecturers and teaching will be informed by industry engagement. Students studying in off campus mode will access the program via Blackboard and regular on line access is required. Students need to be actively engaged in the unit by reading the required readings and participating in the postings on the discussion boards on Blackboard. Regular on line access is required. On-campus and off-campus students: Presentations will be supported by readings. The suggested readings and questions should be read before reviewing the lecture notes. All notes and directions for finding and using course material will be provided on line with the exception of any required textbooks. Students are expected to actively explore material available on line using the reading list and links supplied as a starting point.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationProject Presentation20%
ReportProject Report30%
AssignmentProject Assignment50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationProject Presentation20%
ReportProject Report30%
AssignmentProject Assignment50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Business and Law

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Global Logistics
  • Unit Code

    MAN6333
  • Year

    2019
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Ferry JIE

Description

This unit is designed on the principles of in-depth knowledge provision through an immersion teaching methodology. The focus of this unit is on the changing face of global logistics and supply chain practices in the 21st century. The essentials of the unit will encompass several important elements of global logistics and supply chain practices including global logistics infrastructure; sustainability logistics, international contracts; international transportation modes for instance: ocean, air, land and multimodal transportation; global logistics security, custom clearance, global trade and currency of payment.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Effectively discuss the nature of global logistics operations.
  2. Appreciate the key challenges and risks involved in global logistics.
  3. Discuss the nature and role of the key parties in a global logistics chain.
  4. Analyse the various global transport modes available and their characteristics.
  5. Discuss logistics services and operations on an international scale.
  6. Apply written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of global logistics and supply chain management.

Unit Content

  1. Introduction to international supply chain management.
  2. Third Party Logistics
  3. Issues and Challenges For Global Supply Chains
  4. Transportation and the Economy
  5. Transportation Regulation and Public Policy
  6. Strategic Supply Chain Management
  7. Global Transportation Modes Motor Carriers & Railroads
  8. Global Transportation Modes Airlines, Water Carriers and Pipelines
  9. Tranportation Security
  10. Transportation Risk Management
  11. Global Transportation Planning & Execution

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 3 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

On-campus students attend a weekly session, consisting of a lecture/review with online demonstrations and presentation case material. The unit will be taught through an interactive lecture process, whereby students will be asked to answer questions, the aim being to increase learning and improve communication skills. The use of cases, webcasts and internet links will enhance student learning. The Internet will be a key resource for students, and they will use Blackboard to access updates, articles, and other unit-related material. The unit will, when possible, include guest lecturers and teaching will be informed by industry engagement. Students studying online will access the program via Blackboard and regular online access is required. Students need to be actively engaged in the unit by reading the required readings and participating in the postings on the discussion boards on Blackboard. Regular online access is required. On-campus and online students: Presentations will be supported by readings. The suggested readings and questions should be read before reviewing the lecture notes. All notes and directions for finding and using course material will be provided online with the exception of any required textbooks. Students are expected to actively explore material available online using the reading list and links supplied as a starting point.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportProject Report50%
ExaminationExam50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ReportProject Report50%
ExaminationExam50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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