Introduction To Logistics
- Management Sciences
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 166 pages
- 14 units
This course, Introduction to Logistics, is designed for first-year students in the Faculty of Management Sciences. It provides an in-depth understanding of logistics and supply chain management principles. The course covers key areas such as the meaning of logistics, historical perspectives, supply chain synchronization, material flows, warehousing, and customer service. Students will develop critical thinking skills and learn to evaluate logistics arguments in a globalized economy.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of TPM104, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: Concepts of Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementPage 106
- UNIT 2: LOGISTICS/SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING AND STRATEGYPage 117
- UNIT 3: GLOBALIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICSPage 134
- UNIT 4: FINANCIAL MEASURES OF LOGISTICS PERFORMANCEPage 146
- UNIT 5: CUSTOMER SERVICE IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAINPage 153
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
TPM104 · UNIT 1: MEANING OF LOGISTICS
Logistics as a concept connotes different meanings to different people. The clear meaning of Logistics and different principal components would be known in this unit. Also, the meaning of global logistics would be known.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the fundamental concepts of logistics and supply chain management.
- Analyze the historical evolution and contemporary trends in logistics.
- Evaluate the relationship between logistics and supply chain management.
- Apply logistics principles to optimize material flows and warehousing operations.
- Assess the impact of globalization on international logistics.
- Calculate and interpret financial measures of logistics performance.
- Develop strategies to enhance customer service in logistics and supply chains.
What it prepares you for
- Logistics Manager
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Warehouse Manager
- Transportation Coordinator
- Distribution Manager
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Transportation
- Warehousing
- E-commerce
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Organization and Materials flows in Logistics
Unit 2: Warehousing and storage
Understanding the complexities of warehouse activity profiling requires grasping order mix distributions and item activity profiles.
- Module 4: Total Logistics
Unit 4: Financial measures in Logistics performance
Grasping the nuances of financial ratios and their application to logistics performance requires a solid understanding of accounting principles.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Logistics
Unit 1: Meaning of Logistics · 2 hours
Define logistics and its components. Discuss the phases of logistics. Explain the concept of Global Logistics.
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Logistics
Unit 2: History perspectives of logistics · 2 hours
Explain the historical perspectives of logistics. Understand the evolution of logistics. Explain the importance of logistics and supply chain.
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Logistics
Unit 3: Overview of logistics and planning · 2 hours
Know the various Logistics planning process. Explain the shipment planning process. Understand the Logistics strategic planning.
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Logistics
Unit 4: Layers of logistics services · 2 hours
Know the different layers of logistics. Explain logistics as a competitive edge tool. Identify the seven Rights of customer's service in logistics.
- Week 5Module 2: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Unit 1: Logistics and Supply Chain Management · 2 hours
Understand and know logistics and supply chain management. Identify the various objectives of supply chain management. Identify the need for supply chain management operations and services..
- Week 6Module 2: Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Unit 2: Supply Chain Synchronization · 2 hours
Understand the meaning of supply Chain Synchronization. Identify Performance Cycle Objectives of Supply Chain Synchronization. Explain the Market Distribution of Performance Cycle of Supply Chain Synchronization.
- Week 7Module 3: Organization and Materials flows in Logistics
Unit 1: Organization and Operation of Materials · 2 hours
Understand the inventory flow of materials in the logistics system. Identify the main components of logistical operation in material flow. Understand the importance of planning and coordination in material flow..
- Week 8Module 3: Organization and Materials flows in Logistics
Unit 2: Warehousing and storage · 2 hours
Understand the Warehousing fundamentals in production and operation. Identify the functions in the Warehouse and warehouse Activity profiling. Know the receiving principles and Put-way in warehouse and storage operations.
- Week 9Module 3: Organization and Materials flows in Logistics
Unit 3: Distribution Channels · 2 hours
Explain the Distribution and its Channels. Understand various Concepts of the Distribution Channel. Understand the Distribution Channels.
- Week 10Module 4: Total Logistics
Unit 1: Concept of Logistics and supply chain Management · 2 hours
Identify the different concepts involved in the total logistics management.. Explain the concepts of Logistics and supply chain management. Identify the different Total Logistics Principles.
- Week 11Module 4: Total Logistics
Unit 2: Logistics supply chain planning and strategy · 2 hours
Understand Logistics as an important value adding process in an Organization. Explain the relationship between strategy and Logistics. Identify Logistics Strategic Planning Steps.
- Week 12Module 4: Total Logistics
Unit 3: Globalization and International logistics · 2 hours
Identify the conditions that promote the functioning and development of logistics in the global scale.. Identify the basic element of international logistics. Understand the International logistics Channel Means.
- Week 13Module 4: Total Logistics
Unit 4: Financial measures in Logistics performance · 2 hours
Explain the various indicators of logistics financial measures. Determine what constitute total logistics cost.. Know how to calculate the various logistics cost ratios..
Unit 5: Customer service in Logistics and Supply Chains · 2 hours
Explain the concept of Customer Service in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Understand various definitions of Customer service. Identify the Importance of Logistics Customer Service.
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of logistics evolution from Unit 2, noting key milestones and paradigm shifts.
- Develop flowcharts for material flows (Unit 3) and distribution channels (Unit 3), highlighting decision points.
- Practice calculating logistics financial ratios (Unit 4) using hypothetical data sets.
- Formulate customer service strategies (Unit 5) for different industry scenarios.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and focus on areas where you received lower scores.
- Create concept maps linking Units 1-4 to understand the interconnectedness of logistics functions.
- Dedicate specific study sessions to each module, focusing on key concepts and definitions.
- Use real-world case studies to apply theoretical concepts and enhance problem-solving skills.
- Collaborate with fellow students to discuss challenging topics and share insights.
- Prioritize topics based on their weight in the final examination.
Questions students ask about this course
What is TPM104 about?
This course, Introduction to Logistics, is designed for first-year students in the Faculty of Management Sciences. It provides an in-depth understanding of logistics and supply chain management principles. The course covers key areas such as the meaning of logistics, historical perspectives, supply chain synchronization, material flows, warehousing, and customer service. Students will develop critical thinking skills and learn to evaluate logistics arguments in a globalized economy.
How many units does TPM104 have?
TPM104, Introduction To Logistics, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 166 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is TPM104?
TPM104 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Management Sciences.
Is TPM104 hard?
TPM104 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does TPM104 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is TPM104 assessed?
TPM104 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with TPM104?
Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, Warehouse Manager, Transportation Coordinator and Distribution Manager.