SCMGT562-23B (HAM)

Managing Transport and Storage

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Management
School of Management and Marketing

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Convenor(s)

Cecile L'Hermitte

Cecile L'Hermitte
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cecile.lhermitte@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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Logistics plays a key role in the success of many organisations and their ability to get their products to the right place at the right time and at an acceptable cost. This paper covers a number of fundamental areas of logistics operations (e.g. transport, warehousing, inventory, etc.) and takes a practical and integrated approach to this multi-dimensional field of study.

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How this paper will be taught

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Individual classes include lectures, reflection questions, practical exercises, case study analyses, and videos. Questions and discussions with the lecturer and classmates are strongly encouraged.

Since this paper is offered in FLEXI mode, students can choose to attend the face-to-face or the Zoom lectures. All classes are live-streamed on Zoom and recorded.

For those taking the paper online, please note that the following pieces of assessment require students to be online at specific times:

  • Weekly class activities
  • Test 1 (quiz)
  • Test 2 (quiz)
  • Test 3 (case study).
The dates/times of the above pieces of assessment are available on Moodle.
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Required Readings

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All required readings, including case studies, will be available on Moodle.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Explain the central role of transport, storage and procurement within organisations
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Class activities (1)
    • Test 3 (case study) (4)
    • Group report (5)
  • Understand and apply fundamental logistics-related concepts and practices
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Class activities (1)
    • Test 1 (quiz) (2)
    • Test 2 (quiz) (3)
    • Test 3 (case study) (4)
    • Group report (5)
  • Communicate effectively on transport, storage and procurement issues
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Class activities (1)
    • Test 3 (case study) (4)
    • Group report (5)
  • Analyse and solve logistics problems, both individually and collaboratively
    Linked to the following assessments:
    • Class activities (1)
    • Test 3 (case study) (4)
    • Group report (5)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Student assessment is based on the following components:
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Class activities
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Test 1 (quiz)
17 Aug 2023
11:00 AM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Test 2 (quiz)
12 Oct 2023
11:00 AM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Test 3 (case study)
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Group report
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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