Course Title: Distribution and Freight Logistics

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Distribution and Freight Logistics

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OMGT1012

City Campus

Postgraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Face-to-Face

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

OMGT1012

City Campus

Postgraduate

630H Management

Face-to-Face

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

OMGT1012

City Campus

Postgraduate

665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain

Face-to-Face

Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OMGT2327

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Internet

JulDec2019 (KP5)

OMGT2327

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Internet

JanJun2020 (KP3)

OMGT2327

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Internet

JanJun2021 (KP1)

OMGT2327

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

620H Business IT and Logistics

Internet

JulDec2021 (KP5)

OMGT2327

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain

Internet

JanJun2022 (KP3)

OMGT2327

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

665H Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain

Internet

JulDec2023 (KP5)

Course Coordinator: Dr Richard Tay

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1438

Course Coordinator Email: richard.tay@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 80

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment via email


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study
None


Course Description

The overarching goal of this course is to highlight the role of transport and freight distribution in facilitating and enhancing both intra- and inter-firm supply chains and logistics operations.This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the interrelations between components of freight distribution and the role of transport in facilitating and enhancing supply chain operations and logistical performance. Emphasis is placed on understanding the strategic functions of four key elements in freight logistics, i.e., retailing, distribution and marketing channels, city logistics and transportation management. Issues concerning the distribution planning and location modelling, delivery postponement, selection of marketing channels, freight routing, port logistics and transport mode selection in ways that affect transport and physical distribution of goods within and between organizations, will be discussed.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

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

CLO 1. Examine and evaluate key concepts, models and theories in the field of distribution and freight logistics.

CLO 2. Develop and present critical and coherent analyses and management discussions on aspects of freight logistics.

CLO 3. Apply appropriate techniques and methods to analyse freight distribution and movement patterns and make applicable recommendations.

CLO 4. Assess and analyse transport mode choices and freight distribution options to improve logistics efficiency.

CLO 5. Develop effective interpersonal and communication skills in working in teams, lead and coordinate group work as well as working individually to produce high quality work.

 

 


Overview of Learning Activities

Learning will occur through the use of the Study Guide as an indicator of learning direction, including on-line library articles and wed-sites. This activity is to complement the Intensive Workshop Session, during which the Instructor will expand on the principles introduced in the Study Guide and illustrate the application of the key constructs to organizational situations.

The learning outcomes will be reinforced by the completion of three assignments, which have been designed to increase students’ understanding of contemporary transport and freight distribution practices in the real world as well as to bring theory to bear on practice.

 


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 - 25%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3

Assessment Task 2 - 25%
Linked CLOs: 3, 4, 5

Assessment Task 3 - 50%
Linked CLOs: 3, 4, 5


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.