| Description | This unit provides an in-depth introduction to various analytical tools, techniques and software which are useful in the design and day to day operations of logistics organisations and integrated supply chains. Emphasis in the unit is on which tools (in particular, students will be exposed to Enterprise Resource Planning tool) to use and when to use them in order to improve the overall performance and reduce costs in operating within supply chains. The unit will be taught from a managerial performance, addressing issues such as better forecasting, inventory management and transportation. The unit is taught in lecture and lab formats and will in addition involve significant self instruction. |
