In this course, you will be introduced to the principles of logistics management, considering logistics as the management of the flow of goods and services in profit and non-profit organisations.
You will explore some typical logistics activities including transportation, material and inventory management, distribution, customer service, information systems and order processing.
You will also study transportation as part of the logistics process, exploring transport economic theory. Topics in materials and inventory management and the enhancement of logistics management with information technology are also examined.
This course leads to the Master of Commerce (Supply Chain Management).
Please refer to thehandbookfor additional course overview information.
Why study
- Formal procurement training will provide you with the expertise to be a successful purchasing and procurement specialist.
- This is a new field of study with significant job opportunities as companies increasingly understand the substantial costs savings that are possible through application of appropriate procurement strategies and processes.