Transport and Logistics

Course aim

To introduce students to the concepts, principles and practice of transport logistics, with particular emphasis on the physical distribution and handling of commodities and goods.

Course content

Concepts and principles of logistics. The logistics chain. Material management and distribution management. Warehousing, inventory and goods movement. Freight forwarding and storage. Freight transport technology. Scheduling and routing. Strategic national and international transport networks.

Textbook(s)

Whitehead, G. 1994, Elements of Transport and Logistics, Woodhead-Faulkner Ltd

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 12 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 12 weeks
Seminar	3 hours x 1 week

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Major assignment, Tutorial questions

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.