1. Understand the role of logistics in the supply chain, distribution systems and manufacturing systems. (AHEP 4: F2)
2. Appraise the competitive advantage to be gained from optimisation and management. (AHEP 4: F2)
3. Apply the techniques of logistics optimisation and management. (AHEP 4: F2, F5, F6)
4. Understand the strategy for the development and implementation of manufacturing and logistics systems in their broadest sense. Show capability to analyse and construct strategies appropriate to manufacturing and logistics (AHEP 4: F2, F5, F6)
5. Appraise the factors affecting the implementation of strategies and assess the suitability of strategies to various manufacturing and logistics situations. (AHEP 4: F2, F5, F6)

The assessment will cover all learning outcomes.

The assessment is coursework based and will be a set of problems to contextualise manufacturing and logistics operations plus a case study on the topics to critically analyse, apply knowledge and problem solve.

Link to AHEPs 4

This module links to AHEPs 4 in the following ways:

1. F2: Analyse broadly defined problems reaching sustained conclusions.
2. F5: Design solutions for broadly defined problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental, and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards.
3. F6: Apply a systematic approach to the solution of broadly defined problems.

This module aims to develop your skills and knowledge to help support your learning as a remote/off-campus student.

Principles of Logistics management.
Logistics planning and strategic development
Understanding of warehousing, materials handling, and transportation issues. Development of the supply chain.
Distribution resource management
World Class Manufacturing characteristics and techniques
Development of strategic frameworks - knowledge and understanding of techniques used. Analysis of manufacturing and logistics strategic implementation - critical approval of alternative approaches.

Manufacturing and Logistics Strategy is a rational approach to decision making related to the solution of problems in manufacturing, logistics and operation. This module looks at the principles of manufacturing and logistics strategy together with logistics planning and the integration of the subjects. Additionally, it investigates the role of warehousing, materials and transportation issues relating to logistics.

The student will develop a richness of approach to problem solving, for it includes a variety of strategic tools and decision-making methods. These methods will allow the student to contextualise significant characteristics of both manufacturing and logistics and how optimisation is achieved.

Students will have participated in an award induction workshop where they will learn how to use the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) employed for the study of this module. Subsequently, students will work through the module material provided on the VLE at a pace suggested within the VLE for the module. The material will include activities that allow students to assimilate the concepts and skills required by the module. Students will be encouraged to discuss relevant aspects via vehicles such as discussion forums hosted within the VLE. The forums will allow discussion with a student's peer group as well as the module tutor. Live tutorials will provide additional support in key areas.

Students will be expected to engage with independent reading, which should include texts, journals, websites that are pertinent to the learning outcomes and the issues or areas that form the focus of the module. Indicative texts.
Harrison A and Van Hook, Logistics Management and Strategy, Pitman, 2002
ISBN: 0-273-64674-5
Hill T, Manufacturing Operations Strategy - texts and cases, Macmillan, 2009 3/e,
ISBN: 9780230520912
Chopra, S. and Meindl, P. (2015) Supply chain management: strategy, planning, and operation. 6th ed. (Global edition). Boston: Pearson.
ISBN: 9781292093567
Slack, N. and Brandon-Jones, A. (2019) Operations management. 9th ed. Harlow: Pearson.
ISBN: 1-292-25398-3

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