Understand how a systems approach can be used to solve logistics problems and integrate logistics function with other management functions in an engineering-oriented organisation. In this course, you will explore concepts in integrated logistics support, system design and analysis of logistics systems, development of logistic support, and its requirement analysis and equipment supportability.

You will develop skills in data collection from a variety of logistics activities and points of operation, personnel organisation and communication system.

 

Course coordinator

Dr Arun Kumar, Senior Lecturer - School of Engineering

Course objectives

  • Identify and assess risks (including OH&S) as well as the economic, social and environmental impacts of engineering activities;
  • Comprehend and apply advanced theory-based understanding of engineering fundamentals and specialist bodies of knowledge in the selected discipline area to predict the effect of engineering activities;
  • Understand the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline;
  • Apply systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects; and
  • Develop creative and innovative solutions to engineering challenges.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Apply fundamentals of logistics engineering, design supportability criteria, support infrastructures and physical support resources for the management of logistics support function;
  • Apply theory and practice of availability, reliability and maintainability analysis in the design of integrated logistics support systems to improve supportability;
  • Analyse and quantify risks in logistics support using mathematical techniques and develop approaches to mitigation of the analysis outcomes; and
  • Identify and analyse, within the content of the logistics support system, all functions such as material flows, distribution, manpower and personnel, training and training devices, and the sustaining of lifecycle maintenance, operation and support for the development of improvement plan.

Assessment

Assessment for this course will occur at various times across the seven-week teaching period. In most cases, assessment should follow a similar structure to the below:

  • A short assessment may occur in the first couple of weeks, driven mostly by peer-assessment or objective feedback as is the case of a survey quiz or contribution to discussion.
  • Assessments that occur mid-study period (approximately week 2 to 5) will have a highly formative purpose, like an extended case study or a scenario role play. These are intended to provide an indication of performance and occur at this time to enable positive changes to future performance.
  • Final assessments are usually summative, and generally draw the course's threshold concepts together. Your previous assessments will have directly prepared you for a summative-style assessment.

Rich, online feedback will be provided to you throughout the teaching period on practical exercises and by individual consultation, ideally within five business days.


Please note, unit structure and content are subject to change. Contact your RMIT Student Enrolment advisor on 1300 701 171 for more information based on your particular circumstances.