PM206: Logistics and Operations Management

Semester:

Autumn 2014

Module Code:

PM206

Module Title:

Logistics and Operations Management

Programme:

BSc (Hons) Business Management

Level:

Level 5

Awarding Body:

Plymouth University

Module Leader:

Martin Gilbert

Format:

An individual assignment consisting of a written report of 2,000 words.

Presentation:

No

Any special requirements:

All work should be submitted on the Student Portal along with an acceptable Turnitin Report

Word Limit:

2,000 words (with 10% plus or minus leeway)

Deadline date for submission:

The deadline date for submission is 5.00 pm on 5^thDecember 2014.

Learning outcomes to be examined in this assessment (please note that this is not the assessment task)

· Critically evaluate methods of planning and organising efficient operations and networking.

· Analyse the problems of controlling component activities and of controlling quality.

Development of knowledge and understanding: Detailed knowledge of techniques and an awareness of methods used in the correct context.

Cognitive/intellectual skills: Research an organisation; analyse and evaluate a range of information; evaluation of techniques; critically discuss and apply key elements to the organisation and draw conclusions

Key/Transferable skills:Independent learning and research; management and analysis of information; critical evaluation; production of a coherent report

Practical skills:application of a range of techniques and methods

Percentage of marks awarded for module:

This assignment is worth 50% of the total marks for the module.