Module Details

Module Code: AUTO8004
Title: Transport Planning & Logistics
Long Title: Transport Planning & Logistics
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5251 - Automotive Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
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:
# Learning Outcome Description
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.
Dependencies
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).

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.
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Co-requisite Modules
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.

No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
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.
Forecasting & Modelling
Capacity & balance;Forecasting methods (qualitative, time-series analysis, causal)& models (simulation); Freight flow forecasting;Demand models & management
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.
Warehousing and Storage
Type, classification and cost of inventory, Inventory Management & metrics;Warehouse layout & flow; Warehousing and materials handling systems; Warehouse management;Distribution strategies
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
In Class assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Simulation and assignment lab
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
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.
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.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class Coursework Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Supervised Computer lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self Directed Learing Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact On -Line delivery Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Supervised Computer lab Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Self Directed Learing Every Week 4.50 4.5
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John Mangan, Chandra Lalwani, Agustina Calatayud. (2020), Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 4th. Wiley, p.336, [ISBN: 978-1-119-702].
  • Vikas Singla. (2021), Operations Research Using Excel A Case Study Approach, 1st. CRC Press, p.408, [ISBN: ISBN 97803676].
  • Christopher, Martin. (2016), Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 5th. Pearson Education, Limited, [ISBN: 9781292083810].
  • Arash Mahdavi. (2020), The Art of Process-Centric Modelling with AnyLogic, 1st. Any Logic, p.342.
  • John Mangan, Chandra Lalwani, Tim Butcher, Roya Javadpour. (2012), Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 2. Wiley, p.448, [ISBN: 9781119998846].
  • H. Paul Williams. (2013), Model Building in Mathematical Programming, 5th. John Wiley & Sons Inc, NY, p.432, [ISBN: 9781118443330].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • 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
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BGSCM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Global Supply Chain Management 2 Mandatory
CR_TTMGT_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Transport Management 2 Mandatory
CR_EBSCM_8 Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Supply Chain Management 2 Mandatory