KIT710 eLogistics
Lecture 1.1
Dr Luke Mirowski
Computing & Information Systems
University of Tasmania
Overview
Manufacturing
Value of Logistics
Customer Service
Forecasting &
Inventory
Global
Logistics
Materials &
Transportation
Logistics Role in Economy &
SCM
Enterprise Logistics
Quality/Standards
Channels
Warehousing
Procurement
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Unit Coordinator
• Dr Luke Mirowski
– Email: Luke.Mirowski@utas.edu.au
– Tel: 6226 2910
– Office: Centenary Room 364
• Consultation hours
– Wednesday 2PM – 4PM
– Friday 2PM – 4PM
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Introduction
• “The unit explores contemporary logistics and eLogistics for organisations from Informational,
Communication and Technological (ICT) perspectives on logistical and supply chain issues.
• “…Specifically, the unit develops elementary conceptual and applied knowledge across the logistics field, by examining ICTs concepts at the strategic, tactical and operational layers …”
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Unit Outline
• KIT710 eLogistics
– Unit weight 12.5% of one academic year
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Learning Objectives
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
– Acquire, interpret and demonstrate elementary knowledge of logistics ICTs to support organisational decision making for logistics.
– Research, analyse and evaluate simple logistics systems and information to propose and justify recommendations that inform decisions, the current and emerging trends.
– Apply elementary knowledge of logistics information to interpret and critically evaluate logistics practice and scenarios to make ICT recommendations which solve the problems described in scenarios, based on evidence-based arguments.
– Communicate effectively at a professional level and be an effective team member 6
Unit Schedule
Week
Date
Module/Topic
1
Logistics in Economy
2
Customer Service
3
Enterprise Logistics
Systems
4
Manufacturing
5
Forecasting
6
Transportation
7
Warehousing
8
Quality and
Standards
9
Channels
10
Procurement
11
Global Logistics
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