AMN430 International Logistics Management
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| Unit code: | AMN430 |
|---|---|
| Equivalent(s): | AMX430, IBN410 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,416 |
| International unit fee | $4,944 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | AMN430 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | AMX430, IBN410 |
| Coordinator: | Lars Isaksson | lars.isaksson@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to the logistics functions that allow the planning, procurement, production, movement, distribution and positioning of goods and services for international business. The focus on supply chain management emphasises the requirement of integration of international business activities, and the necessary collaboration between firms to manage not simply the movement and positioning of inventory, but also the management of information, finance, data and knowledge across borders.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Explain how traditional logistics functions have been transformed by the development of global supply chainsRelates to: PG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Describe how varying local environmental conditions affect logistics operations and strategiesRelates to: PG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Determine strategies to address specific international logistics challenges
- Evaluate SCM strategies for different country and industry contexts
- Develop skills in professional report writingRelates to: PG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
Content
The major topics can be identified below within the unit program:
- Introduction to supply chain management and logistics
- Inventory management and risk pooling
- Logistics network planning
- Supply chain integration
- The value of information
- Strategic alliances
- Procurement and outsourcing strategies
- International distribution strategies and supply chain management
- Global logistics and risk management
- Coordinated product and supply chain design
- Customer value and supply chain management
- Smart pricing
- Information technology and business processes
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge & Technical Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced discipline and professional practice knowledge, including knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.
1.2 Apply technical, technological and technical research skills to organise and interpret discipline knowledge, including theory and practice, to investigate business issues.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HO)
2.1 Critically investigate real world business issues and problems drawing on analysis, evaluation and synthesis of discipline knowledge, including theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise creativity and intellectual independence and make informed decisions and judgements in planning, designing, and executing strategic and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
3.2 Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
Teamwork & Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection and accountability in applying knowledge and skills for own learning and effective practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across a range of complex activities and contexts.
Social, Ethical & Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business in critically analysing and effectively responding to complex business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues and critically reflect on the responsibilities and impacts of organisations in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
Two hours of lectures a week; plus one hour of tutorial activity and/or discussion.
Both lectures and tutorials will make use of relevant issues and cases in logistics and supply chain management. The unit will incorporate a component of case study analysis from a required case-book, to extend the theoretical underpinnings developed throughout the unit.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Value-Chain (Industry) Report
Students are to research a selected industry and explain how it operates in the form of a written industry report.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1) HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Operations Plan – International Business Expansion
Students are to submit a written report building and expanding on the contemporary international logistics issue. Students need to develop and analyse the overall situation and set out recommendations.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1, 1.2), HO (2.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Simchi-Levi, D. (et al.) (2010). Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies (3rd edn.). McGraw Hill: Irwin, Boston.
Other
Unit Website
This unit also has its own website, at http://Canvas.qut.edu.au/ where you will find information relevant to the unit and the items of assessment. You will need to access this site to obtain notices, lectures, assessment material, etc. You can extend your knowledge in this wide ranging area by use of the library's own list of Full Text Databases.
Using the electronic resources available through the library and the internet is essential in this unit to allow you to examine current issues in logistics.
Please make use of the online full-text versions of the following journals for additional readings and to provide a resource with some of your assessment:
- Supply Chain Management: an International Journal (via Emerald)
- International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management (via Ebsco)
- International Journal of Logistics Management (via ProQuest)
- Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics (via Emerald)
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Value-Chain (Industry) Report
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO3, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion
KS (1.1): Discipline and Professional Practice Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Value-Chain (Industry) Report, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion
KS (1.2): Technical, Technological and Research Skills
Relates to: ULO4, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO5, Value-Chain (Industry) Report
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BN87 Master of Engineering Management
- Apply advanced engineering management knowledge, concepts and practices in managing engineering systems and assets
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4 - Critically analyse and evaluate complex engineering management problems to achieve research informed solutions
Relates to: ULO3 - Apply systematic approaches to plan, design, execute and manage an engineering management project
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4 - Communicate complex information effectively and succinctly, presenting high level reports, arguments and justifications in oral, written and visual forms to professional and non-specialist audiences.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO5, Value-Chain (Industry) Report - Organise and manage time, tasks and projects independently, and collaboratively demonstrating the values and principles that shape engineering management decision making and professional accountability .
Relates to: ULO5, Value-Chain (Industry) Report, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion
BS11 Master of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced discipline and professional practice knowledge, including knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4 - Apply technical, technological and technical research skills to organise and interpret discipline knowledge, including theory and practice, to investigate business issues.
Relates to: ULO4 - Critically investigate real world business issues and problems drawing on analysis, evaluation and synthesis of discipline knowledge, including theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4 - Exercise creativity and intellectual independence and make informed decisions and judgements in planning, designing, and executing strategic and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems.
Relates to: ULO3 - Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
Relates to: ULO5
EN55 Master of Professional Engineering
- Apply advanced and specialist knowledge, concepts and practices in engineering design, analysis management and sustainability.
Relates to: Value-Chain (Industry) Report, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion - Critically analyse and evaluate complex engineering problems to achieve research informed solutions.
Relates to: Operations Plan – International Business Expansion - Communicate complex information effectively and succinctly, presenting high level reports, arguments and justifications in oral, written and visual forms to professional and non specialist audiences.
Relates to: Value-Chain (Industry) Report, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion - Organise and manage time, tasks and projects independently, and collaboratively demonstrating the values and principles that shape engineering decision making and professional accountability.
Relates to: Value-Chain (Industry) Report, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2025, Online
| Unit code: | AMN430 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | AMX430, IBN410 |
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to the logistics functions that allow the planning, procurement, production, movement, distribution and positioning of goods and services for international business. The focus on supply chain management emphasises the requirement of integration of international business activities, and the necessary collaboration between firms to manage not simply the movement and positioning of inventory, but also the management of information, finance, data and knowledge across borders.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Explain how traditional logistics functions have been transformed by the development of global supply chainsRelates to: PG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Describe how varying local environmental conditions affect logistics operations and strategiesRelates to: PG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Determine strategies to address specific international logistics challenges
- Evaluate SCM strategies for different country and industry contexts
- Develop skills in professional report writingRelates to: PG Business Capabilities: PC (3.1)
Content
The major topics can be identified below within the unit program:
- Introduction to supply chain management and logistics
- Inventory management and risk pooling
- Logistics network planning
- Supply chain integration
- The value of information
- Strategic alliances
- Procurement and outsourcing strategies
- International distribution strategies and supply chain management
- Global logistics and risk management
- Coordinated product and supply chain design
- Customer value and supply chain management
- Smart pricing
- Information technology and business processes
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge & Technical Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced discipline and professional practice knowledge, including knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.
1.2 Apply technical, technological and technical research skills to organise and interpret discipline knowledge, including theory and practice, to investigate business issues.
Higher Order Thinking Skills (HO)
2.1 Critically investigate real world business issues and problems drawing on analysis, evaluation and synthesis of discipline knowledge, including theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise creativity and intellectual independence and make informed decisions and judgements in planning, designing, and executing strategic and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
3.2 Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
Teamwork & Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection and accountability in applying knowledge and skills for own learning and effective practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across a range of complex activities and contexts.
Social, Ethical & Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices of business in critically analysing and effectively responding to complex business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues and critically reflect on the responsibilities and impacts of organisations in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
Two hours of lectures a week; plus one hour of tutorial activity and/or discussion.
Both lectures and tutorials will make use of relevant issues and cases in logistics and supply chain management. The unit will incorporate a component of case study analysis from a required case-book, to extend the theoretical underpinnings developed throughout the unit.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Value-Chain (Industry) Report
Students are to research a selected industry and explain how it operates in the form of a written industry report.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1) HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Operations Plan – International Business Expansion
Students are to submit a written report building and expanding on the contemporary international logistics issue. Students need to develop and analyse the overall situation and set out recommendations.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1, 1.2), HO (2.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Simchi-Levi, D. (et al.) (2010). Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies (3rd edn.). McGraw Hill: Irwin, Boston.
Other
Unit Website
This unit also has its own website, at http://Canvas.qut.edu.au/ where you will find information relevant to the unit and the items of assessment. You will need to access this site to obtain notices, lectures, assessment material, etc. You can extend your knowledge in this wide ranging area by use of the library's own list of Full Text Databases.
Using the electronic resources available through the library and the internet is essential in this unit to allow you to examine current issues in logistics.
Please make use of the online full-text versions of the following journals for additional readings and to provide a resource with some of your assessment:
- Supply Chain Management: an International Journal (via Emerald)
- International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management (via Ebsco)
- International Journal of Logistics Management (via ProQuest)
- Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics (via Emerald)
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to
view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Postgraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4, Value-Chain (Industry) Report
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO3, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion
KS (1.1): Discipline and Professional Practice Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4, Value-Chain (Industry) Report, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion
KS (1.2): Technical, Technological and Research Skills
Relates to: ULO4, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO5, Value-Chain (Industry) Report
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BN87 Master of Engineering Management
- Apply advanced engineering management knowledge, concepts and practices in managing engineering systems and assets
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4 - Critically analyse and evaluate complex engineering management problems to achieve research informed solutions
Relates to: ULO3 - Apply systematic approaches to plan, design, execute and manage an engineering management project
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4 - Communicate complex information effectively and succinctly, presenting high level reports, arguments and justifications in oral, written and visual forms to professional and non-specialist audiences.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO5, Value-Chain (Industry) Report - Organise and manage time, tasks and projects independently, and collaboratively demonstrating the values and principles that shape engineering management decision making and professional accountability .
Relates to: ULO5, Value-Chain (Industry) Report, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion
BS11 Master of Business
- Demonstrate and apply integrated and advanced discipline and professional practice knowledge, including knowledge of relevant research principles and methods.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4 - Apply technical, technological and technical research skills to organise and interpret discipline knowledge, including theory and practice, to investigate business issues.
Relates to: ULO4 - Critically investigate real world business issues and problems drawing on analysis, evaluation and synthesis of discipline knowledge, including theory and practice.
Relates to: ULO3, ULO4 - Exercise creativity and intellectual independence and make informed decisions and judgements in planning, designing, and executing strategic and research-based responses to address real world issues and problems.
Relates to: ULO3 - Use information literacy skills and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes, contexts and audiences.
Relates to: ULO5
EN55 Master of Professional Engineering
- Apply advanced and specialist knowledge, concepts and practices in engineering design, analysis management and sustainability.
Relates to: Value-Chain (Industry) Report, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion - Critically analyse and evaluate complex engineering problems to achieve research informed solutions.
Relates to: Operations Plan – International Business Expansion - Communicate complex information effectively and succinctly, presenting high level reports, arguments and justifications in oral, written and visual forms to professional and non specialist audiences.
Relates to: Value-Chain (Industry) Report, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion - Organise and manage time, tasks and projects independently, and collaboratively demonstrating the values and principles that shape engineering decision making and professional accountability.
Relates to: Value-Chain (Industry) Report, Operations Plan – International Business Expansion