BMP6028 Logistics and Operations Management

Assessment Brief

There are two items of assessment: The first is a portfolio in which you present a proposal for a logistics system implementation project supported through the use of project planning software. The portfolio should include critical reflection of how the project meets the learning outcomes. [COHERENCE, CHOICE and CONSOLIDATION]

Mini Report #1 – (50 Marks)

Task:

1. For a commercial organisation approved by the module instructor, describe its industry sector, organisational structure, range of products provided, as well as the typical demographic profiles of its clients. Drawing on this information, sketch out current logistics and distribution strategy for the organisation. [COHORT]
2. Review current distribution strategy (in task 1) and make proposal for a Logistics System Implementation Project that you believe will be an improvement on what currently obtains.
3. Select and critically apply an analytical tool to solve anticipated problems for your chosen organisation for logistics implementation in terms of facility location and fleet composition and sizing. 

Mini Report #2 – (50 Marks)

Preamble 1:

New outsourcing models have helped spark significant changes in the field of logistics and physical distribution. The role of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) has expanded into areas such as reverse logistics.

3PLs now have growing involvement in end-to-end customer service and managing the flow of goods both upstream and downstream. The growing recognition of the benefits of outsourcing has even facilitated the rise of a new type of logistics service provider, fourth-party logistics providers (4PLs) who manage relationships with 3PLs on behalf of client firms.

Task:

1. Critically analyse how innovative outsourcing models are helping traditional logistics companies to offer their business customers additional value-added services. Argue, with specific reference to your assigned organisation, how the provision of such value-added services positively impacts the relationships between logistics companies and their business customers.[CONTEMPORARY]

Preamble 2:

Companies use RFID technologies for logistics and distribution in a number of areas. Unique characteristics of RFID technologies make them suitable for addressing a wide range of logistics and distribution issues. These characteristics include the amount of data an RFID chip can store, their resistance to damage and their ability to be read without establishing a line of sight.

Task:

1. Generate a critical analysis of the applicability of RFID technology for solving an anticipated problem or issue related to logistics and distribution of a product from your assigned organisation. Suggest specifically how RFID could be used to counteract or resolve the specific issue or problem you identified above.

Preamble 3:

Logistics is often cited as being particularly bad for the environment. Moving goods from one place to another uses fuel and pollutes the air. As a result, logistics organisations seek ways to reduce their environmental footprint. How they reduce that footprint varies in approach and success rate.

Tasks:

1. Review with the reference to your assigned organisation, an evaluation of what you believe is the best approach to reducing the environmental footprint of logistics.
2. Reflect critically on effectiveness of Logistics Implementation Project above. [CHALLENGE]

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