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Assessment -1
After reading further background material on the company and relevant case studies on related companies the case, prepare a 2000 - 2500 word report analysing the issues in the case, and identify logistics management strategies to resolve the issues.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-11/extended-interview-with-maurice-james/6539942
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In your report you need to consider :
o The main problems at with the current logistics network in Sydney and New South Wales.
o How they might be resolved
o What, if any, involvement should the New South Wales government have in the resolution of the problems
To support your analysis and recommendations, you need to:
o use a minimum of 8 academic journal articles, plus the text supporting your identification of problems and proposals / recommendations to resolve the problems (better marks will be awarded for more than 5).
o link the case elements and discussion / analysis to correctly referenced logistics concepts and models.
o 2500 - word response - word count applies to content only, not title page, table of contents and reference list.
o Responses should include relevant logistics management theories - referenced and their application explained - do not just quote or paraphrase the theory
o Short report format - title page, introduction, suitable headings & subheadings, recommendations, reference list - use Harvard (APA) or Chicago referencing style
Assessment -2
Purpose: To allow students to continue and extend their application of the knowledge and skills of the subject to a real world example facing current issues in logistics management. This assessment relates to Learning Outcomes a, b, c and d.
Topic: The specific company to be analysed will be provided in Moodle.
Task: Students will need to analyse the company's current logistics management related to a current issue facing logistics management in Australia today.
Following the analysis students will need to propose supported recommendations for the company to manage the issue(s).
The analysis and recommendations are to be presented in a 2500 + word report.
Research Students need to support their analysis with reference from the text and a
Requirements: minimum of eight (8) suitable, reliable, current and academically acceptable sources - check with your tutor if unsure of the validity of sources.
Groups seeking Credit or above grades should support their analysis with increased number of reference sources comparable to the grade they are seeking.
Presentation: 2500 + 10% word response - word count applies to content only, not title page, table of contents and reference list.
Responses should include relevant logistics management theories - referenced and their application explained - do not just quote or paraphrase the theory
Short report format - title page, introduction, suitable headings & subheadings, recommendations, reference list - use Harvard (Anglia) referencing style.
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