Module Descriptors
LOGISTICS AND MANUFACTURING STRATEGY (D\L)
MECH50498
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Philip Edwards
Email: P.J.Edwards@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 6
Independent Study Hours: 144
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 3 to UG Semester 1
- Occurrence C, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence D, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- Assignment 1 weighted at 25%
- Assignment 2 weighted at 50%
- Multiple choice test weighted at 25%
Module Details
Module Texts
Logistics Management and Strategy, Harrison A and Van Hook. Pitman, 2002, ISBN: 0-273-64674-5
Manufacturing Strategy, Hill T, Macmillan, 1999, ISBN: 0333576489
Manufacturing Strategy, Hill T, Macmillan, 1999, ISBN: 0333576489
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Resources
Library and Internet access
Video
Video
Module Learning Strategies
Students will be expected to use and regularly engage with the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) employed for the delivery of this module. Typically this will be 'Blackboard' and students are expected to work through the module material provided on the VLE at the suggested pace. The material will include activities that allow students to assimilate the concepts and skills required by the module.
Module Indicative Content
Principles of Logistics management.
Logistics planning and strategic devlopment
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.
Logistics planning and strategic devlopment
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.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Three individual assignments weighted at :
Assignment 1 - 25%
Assignment 2- 50%
Multichoice test- 25%
Using the two case studies and MC test, students will demonstrate the learning outcomes by analysis, discussion and reflection.
Assignment 1 (25%) assessing learning outcomes 1,2 and 3
Assignment 2 (50%) assessing learning outcomes 4,5 and 6
Multichoice test (25%) assessing learning outcomes, 1,2 and 3
Assignment 1 - 25%
Assignment 2- 50%
Multichoice test- 25%
Using the two case studies and MC test, students will demonstrate the learning outcomes by analysis, discussion and reflection.
Assignment 1 (25%) assessing learning outcomes 1,2 and 3
Assignment 2 (50%) assessing learning outcomes 4,5 and 6
Multichoice test (25%) assessing learning outcomes, 1,2 and 3