Logistics Management (Case Study)

Written Report based on the Case Study QUBE

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DUE DATE:  SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Word Count: 3000 – 3500 words

After reading further background material on the company and relevant case studies on related companies the case, prepare a 3000 – 3500 word report analysing the issues in the case, and identify logistics management strategies to resolve the issues.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-24/extended-interview-with-maurice-james/5547814

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In your report you need to consider :

o    The main problems at with the current logistics network in New South Wales, Australia

o    How they might be resolved

o    What, if any, involvement should the New South Wales, Australia government have in the resolution of the problems

To support your analysis and recommendations, you need to:

Please use a minimum of 9 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 9).

o    link the case elements and discussion / analysis to correctly referenced logistics concepts and models.

o    3000-3500 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) referencing style

Prescribed text:  Mangan, J. and Lalwani, C. 2016. Global logistics and supply chain management. 3 rd ed. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.

Recommended Readings:

· Gianpaolo, G., Laporte, G., and Musmanno, R., 2013. Introduction to Logistics Systems Management. 2nd ed. U.S.A: Wiley.

· Harrison, A., van Hoek, R. I., 2011. Logistics Management & Strategy, Competing Through the Supply Chain. 4th ed. London: Prentice Hall.

· Murphy, P. R., Wood, D., 2010. Contemporary Logistics: International Edition. 10th ed. U.S.A: Pearson Higher Education. Journal Articles:

· Bealer D., Bhanugopan, R., 2014 Transactional and transformational leadership behaviour of expatriate and national managers in the UAE: a cross-cultural comparative analysis. The International Journal of Human Resource Management 25.

 · Fish, A., Bhanugopan, R., Cogin J., 2008 Value orientations as predictors of cultural and business impact: Individual suitability for cross‐border assignments, Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal, Vol. 15 Iss: 1, pp.30 – 48.

· Jie, F. Parton, K. Cox, R. J., 2012 An agile supply chain analysis of Australian beef wholesalers and retailers International Journal of Agile Systems and Management (IJASM), Vol. 5, No. 4.

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· Australian Logistics Council http://austlogistics.com.au/media-centre/publications/

· Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies http://sydney.edu.au/business/itls

· Logistics Association of Australia http://www.laa.asn.au/industryarticles.htm

· Queensland Transport and Logistics Council http://www.qtlc.com.au/resources/

· SmallBizConnect http://toolkit.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/chapter/12/58

· The Journal of Logistics Management

· The International Journal of Logistics Management

There are many consumer behaviour specific journals including:

· Asia Pacific Journal of Operations Research,

 · Food Logistics,

· Journal of Business Logistics, Supply Chain Management Review