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JOURNALS:
International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management. (Peer-reviewed journal available through Emerald.)
International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management. (Peer-reviewed journal available through Emerald.)
Logistics Information Management. (Peer-reviewed journal available through Emerald.)
Supply Chain Management: An International Journal. (Peer-reviewed journal available through Emerald
Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics. (Peer-reviewed journal available through Emerald
Logistics and Transport Focus. (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport publication.)

Paragon transport planning software
Virtual Learning Environment resources to support this module

WEBSITES:
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport - www.ciltuk.org.uk
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply - www.cips.org
Department for Transport [online] at dft.gov.uk
Road Haulage Association [online] at rha.net

Taught sessions: 67 hours
Reading and independent study: 233 hours

LO1 Globalisation and the international supply chain - modern UK retailing - changes within the sector - responsive retailing, including Quick Response (QR) and Efficient Customer Response (ECR) - models of e-business and e-commerce and their potential significance to organisations

LO2 Logistics network design - warehousing design and practice - contemporary distribution and warehousing technologies - cross-docking

LO3 Inventory as a source of cost and profitability - inventory management techniques - purchasing systems and strategies

LO4 Modes of transport - movement of goods by sea, rail, road, IWT and air - characteristics of goods - hazardous materials and their regulation - selection of modes

LO5 Transport and its role in the economy - sectors and segments of the transport market - transport as an economic concept - legal and regulatory frameworks of the transport industry - government policy at national, regional and local level - EU and international policy - impacts of legal and regulatory frameworks

LO6 Factors influencing operational planning: marketing channels, pricing, information systems and information technology, legal requirements

1 The first assessment will be a written assignment in which students examine changes to the retail environment driven by globalisation and marketing changes and the warehousing and inventory management practices, with reference to models of inventory control, that support the efficiency of the retail environment (LO1 LO2 LO3) 50% - 3000 words

2 The second assessment will be via a portfolio of evidence with a summary commentary, demonstrating the systems used by an organisation for the distribution of goods. This should include an identified plan to meet the needs of a freight transport operation in the short, medium and long term, with reference being made to the economic definition of transport, cost and resource implications and the exploration of Government involvement at all levels (LO4 LO5 LO6). 50% - 3000 words

All learning outcomes are covered by the two assessment methods. Students must attempt all assessments and achieve an overall pass grade for the module.

Formative feedback will be provided in a variety of forms, including written feedback on proposed titles, outline assignment plans and full drafts. Feedback may take place via full-class, group and individual tutorials.