Module Details

Module Code: MGMT7053
Title: Warehousing and Inventory Mgt.
Long Title: Warehousing and Inventory Management in Global Supply Chains
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Evaluate and diagnose the changing role of inventory and warehousing in the modern Global Supply Chain.
Review best practice inventory and warehousing techniques for greater operational effectiveness
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the importance of warehouse and distribution centre location and design for cost advantage and superior customer service.
LO2 Identify how to build an effective, demand responsive Supply Chain
LO3 Explain how to design a warehouse or a distribution centre based on the nature of the company business and customer requirements.
LO4 Describe the benefits of Warehouse Management Systen software and some latest warehouse technologies.
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
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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
Warehouse management
The changed role of the modern warehouse and distribution centre. Latest best practices in warehouse and distribution management. Warehouse location and design. Outsourcing the warehouse or distribution centre function. The selection of outsourced partner. Automation and warehouse equipment. Warehouse housekeeping and safety. Quick response logistics. CRM and the distribution centre.
Inventory management
Planning inventory classification and management. Material Requiments Planning (MRP) & Just-in-Time (JIT). Kanban control systems. Forecasting demand. The master planning and operations schedule.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Presentation to student cohort
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 Classroom lectures 13th Week 1.62 21
Tutorial Contact Directed exam and classroom presentation preparation 13th Week 2.69 35
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and reading for presentation and exam 13th Week 2.69 35
Total Hours 91.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.31
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom lectures 13th Week 1.62 21
Tutorial Contact Directed exam and classroom presentation preperation 13th Week 2.69 35
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research and reading for presentation and exam 13th Week 2.69 35
Total Hours 91.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.31
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Alan Rushton, Phil Croucher, Peter Baker,. The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management, [ISBN: 978 0 749457143].
  • Gourdin, Kent N. (2006), “ Global Logistics Management”, Blackwell Publishing.
  • Bolten, Ernst,T,. (1997), ”Managing Time and Space in the Modern Warehouse”, Amacom, USA..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSCTM_7 Bachelor of Business in Supply Chain and Transport Management 1 Mandatory