| Title: | Transport Planning & Logistics |
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| Long Title: | Transport Planning & Logistics |
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| Field of Study: |
Automotive Engineering
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| Valid From: |
Semester 2 - 2021/22 ( January 2022 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
NIALL MORRIS |
| Module Author: |
Efce Van Heerden |
| Module Description: |
This module is designed to develop an understanding of the role of freight transport within logistics. The student will be able to appreciate and assess the influence of various logistical elements within the area of freight transportation. This module also provides quantitative tools and techniques to solve some classical logistics problems. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Analyse the performance of a logistical management system. |
| LO2 |
Design and plan an efficient logistic management system. |
| LO3 |
Assess the interactions between the various components of the logistical system. |
| LO4 |
Apply simulation and solution algorithms to solve a variety of logistics problems. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Concepts of Logistics and Distribution
The supply chain, Competitive advantage, Measuring logistic cost and performance, Variations in supply chain (food, commodity,controlled-product,etc) and their impact Export/Import, Globalisation of logistics, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Benchmarking and metrics.
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Forecasting & Modelling
Capacity & balance;Forecasting methods (qualitative, time-series analysis, causal)& models (simulation);
Freight flow forecasting;Demand models & management
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Design & Planning for Logistics
Domestic transportation; International logistics; Route planning (assignment problems),Distribution channels to market ;Logistic metrics, Technology, impact on industry location;Transportation costs,models,lead times,constraints (supplier, chemical, hazardous materials, etc);Risk management; optimisation; Reverse logistics (Returns and Recycling management). Logistical information systems.
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Warehousing and Storage
Type, classification and cost of inventory, Inventory Management & metrics;Warehouse layout & flow; Warehousing and materials handling systems; Warehouse management;Distribution strategies
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Short Answer Questions |
In Class assessment |
1,3 |
20.0 |
Week 8 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Simulation and assignment lab |
2,3,4 |
20.0 |
Week 12 |
| Project |
Students are required to benchmark the logistics planning process. They should focus on the three main logistics planning activities (order processing, inventory management, and the distribution strategy) for a logistics system for the company they work for or a company that they are familiar with. |
1,2,3,4 |
60.0 |
Sem End |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Class Coursework |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lab |
Supervised Computer lab |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Self Directed Learing |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
On -Line delivery |
1.5 |
Every Week |
1.50 |
| Lab |
Supervised Computer lab |
2.0 |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Self Directed Learing |
4.5 |
Every Week |
4.50 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.50 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- John Mangan, Chandra Lalwani, Agustina Calatayud 2020, Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 4th Ed., Wiley [ISBN: 978-1-119-702]
- Vikas Singla 2021, Operations Research Using Excel A Case Study Approach, 1st Ed., CRC Press [ISBN: ISBN 97803676]
- Christopher, Martin 2016, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 5th Ed., Pearson Education, Limited [ISBN: 9781292083810]
- Arash Mahdavi 2020, The Art of Process-Centric Modelling with AnyLogic, 1st Ed., Any Logic
- John Mangan, Chandra Lalwani, Tim Butcher, Roya Javadpour 2012, Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 2 Ed., Wiley [ISBN: 9781119998846]
- H. Paul Williams 2013, Model Building in Mathematical Programming, 5th Ed., John Wiley & Sons Inc NY [ISBN: 9781118443330]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- G .Ghiani 2004, Introduction to Logistic Systems Planning and Control, Wiley [ISBN: 9780470849170]
- A Rushton 2006, Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management, Kogan Page (in assocation with CILT) [ISBN: 9780749446697]
- P. Frohne 2007, Quantitative Methods for Logistics, McGraw Hill [ISBN: 9780071494151]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: LannerDiscrete Event Simulation Software
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