Procurement and Logistics (MGMT90123)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject will cover both the basic concepts of the procurement, logistics and distribution functions, as well as the challenges faced within each area. With respect to the procurement area, specific topics will include: make-or-buy decision (outsourcing); supplier selection processes and criteria; supplier relationships; supplier performance evaluation; strategic cost management; product design and sourcing strategy; e-sourcing (auctions vs. relationships); negotiation; global sourcing and compliance issues. For the logistics/distribution area, topics will include: transportation management; warehousing; materials handling; third-party logistics; forecasting and collaborative planning, global logistics; and, reverse logistics. A strong focus of this subject will be on ways through which organisations can integrate these functions internally and coordinate them externally so that performance improvements for these organisations and their supply chain partners can be realised.

Intended learning outcomes

At the completion of the subject, students should have the:

  • Ability to analyse procurement policies and relate them top organisational strategy
  • Ability to analyse outsourcing / insourcing decisions
  • Knowledge of supplier evaluation methods and ability to apply these
  • Knowledge of material handling and warehouse management techniques
  • Understanding of the strategic connections and contributions of the procurement and logistics functions

Generic skills

On successful completion of this subject students should have enhanced their skills in:
• Ethical behaviour in leadership and organisations
• Analysis and problem solving in relation to Supply Chain Management
• Capacity for intellectual curiosity, creativity and independent thought
• Communication of key ideas and theories within the discipline areas
• Capacity for effective teamwork and collaboration
• Information retrieval and application in relation to practical problems

Last updated: 28 February 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Entry into the Master of Supply Chain Management or
Entry into the Master of Food and Packaging Innovation 

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 28 February 2025

Assessment

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Take-home exam

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Due Tuesday after course delivery20%

Assignment

  • 1500 words
4 Weeks after the end of teaching30%

Field project

  • 3000 words
8 Weeks after the end of teaching50%

Last updated: 28 February 2025

Dates & times

  • February
    Principal coordinatorSetareh Seyedghorban
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 February 2020 to 7 February 2020
    Last self-enrol date 4 February 2020
    Census date21 February 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail13 March 2020
    Assessment period ends 5 April 2020

    February contact information

    Principal Coordinator: Dr Zahra Seyedghorban zahra.seyedghorban@unimelb.edu.au 

Time commitment details

Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester

Last updated: 28 February 2025

Further information

Last updated: 28 February 2025