The application of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) in Improving Logistics Operations and Management – Analysis of a real-world organization

The Presentation should (but not limited to) cover the following content: 1. Introduce the selected organization

2. Analyze current logistics operations and the use of ICT 3. Identify areas for improvement 4. Recommend ICT to improve its logistics operations & management

5. Conclusion 6. References The students should share real life experiences, wherever possible. Students are also

encouraged to use their knowledge gained from the course to make assessment of their current work place, and propose how current practices can be improved using alternative approaches.

However, students with no working experience or not in this field could cite a real world case and provide in-depth analysis to the case.

2.0) RELEVANT MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSED:

A. Explain the importance of modern ICT logistics management technologies used to create competitive advantages

2.1) EMBEDDED SKILLS INCLUDE:

 The ability to conduct research.  The ability to analyse data and information.  The ability to think and read critically.

 The ability to make an oral presentation.  To assist students in developing professional attitudes, values, skills, and strategies

that will foster success in their careers and in life.

 To prepare students to meet the ever changing needs of their communities now and in the future.

1.0) INSTRUCTIONS: i) Assignment Submission: All assignment copies are to be handed in to lecturers on the specific due date agreed upon.

ii) Assignment Brief: Select a manufacturer that you are familiar with and assume that you are the logistics manager of this organization, analyse the interfaces between logistics and the core functional areas, its current order cycle, and inventory management. Recommend

improvements by applying the theories and concepts found in logistics management. You are required to consult and fully reference a MINIMUM of 10 references (e.g., book; www; journal article from the full-text databases; current affairs magazine; newspaper etc.). The use of

WIKIPEDIA online encyclopedia is NOT allowed. The word range of this essay is about 2,000

words. The article must fulfill the following requirements:  More marks will be awarded for reports which provide more detailed discussion and in- depth analysis with adequate referencing to the logistics concepts and models.

iii) Assignment Format: The report should be presented as follows:  Introduction - Outline the background and purpose of this essay (about 100 words) and provide key information about the selected organization (about 200 words).

 The Interfaces - Analyze the interfaces between logistics and the core functional areas like production, marketing, accounting and finance of the selected organization and Recommend improvement by applying logistical theories and concepts. Diagrams are

permitted to help explain concepts (about 500 words).  Order Cycle - Analyze the current order processing system of the selected organization

and Recommend improvement by applying logistical theories and concepts. Diagrams are

permitted to help explain concepts (about 500 words).

 Inventory Management - Analyze the current inventory management of the selected organization and Recommend improvement by applying logistical theories and concepts. Diagrams are permitted to help explain concepts (about 500 words).

 Conclusion - Reinstates all of the parts of the argument and refers the reader back to the focus that have outlined in the introduction and to the central topic. This gives the report a sense of unity (about 200 words)