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

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Flavio ROMERO MACAU

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 Global Logistics
  2. Outsourcing Global Logistics
  3. Transportation Regulation and Public Policy
  4. Global Transportation
  5. Service, Information, and Finance Flows
  6. Risk Management and Resilience
  7. Sustainable Global Supply Chains
  8. Reverse Logistics
  9. Global Supply Chains Issues & Challenges

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ParticipationParticipation in Discussing Online Materials10%
TestWeekly Quiz10%
ReportProject Report40%
Case StudySustainable Global Logistics Case20%
VivaGlobal Logistics Viva20%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ParticipationParticipation in Discussing Online Materials10%
TestWeekly Quiz10%
ReportProject Report40%
Case StudySustainable Global Logistics Case20%
VivaGlobal Logistics Viva20%

Core Reading(s)

  • John Mangan, C. L. L. (2016). Global logistics and supply chain management (3rd ed.). Wiley. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/993764952

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

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    20
  • Full Year Unit

    Y
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Flavio ROMERO MACAU

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 Global Logistics
  2. Outsourcing Global Logistics
  3. Transportation Regulation and Public Policy
  4. Global Transportation
  5. Service, Information, and Finance Flows
  6. Risk Management and Resilience
  7. Sustainable Global Supply Chains
  8. Reverse Logistics
  9. Global Supply Chains Issues & Challenges

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 2 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
ParticipationParticipation in Discussing Online Materials10%
TestWeekly Quiz10%
ReportProject Report40%
Case StudySustainable Global Logistics Case20%
VivaGlobal Logistics Viva20%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ParticipationParticipation in Discussing Online Materials10%
TestWeekly Quiz10%
ReportProject Report40%
Case StudySustainable Global Logistics Case20%
VivaGlobal Logistics Viva20%

Core Reading(s)

  • John Mangan, C. L. L. (2016). Global logistics and supply chain management (3rd ed.). Wiley. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/993764952

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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