THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA
FACULTY OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MBA PROGRAMME
OME 626: TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
COURSE OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
The course outlines the historical background of Transport and Logistics Management.
It
reconsiders to prepare students to acquire knowledge and skills that lead them to fill management
and analysis in positions that will enable them to focus on the processes and systems of
Transport and Logistics Management. These courses will also reviews best practices in logistics
function, manufacturers and distributors of all kinds as well as in Transport Companies and
logistics service providers. Finally it will review also actual and practical case studies in order to
assist students visualize and capture Transport and Logistics Management
issues surrounding
them.
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion this course candidates should be able to:
a) Deliver with skills and competence in transport logistics and management issues.
b) Give and portray practices of logistics and management and equip them with necessary
skills to implement so as to facilitate achievements of logistics and transport objectives.
c) Share expertise and skills relevant to the existing seniors of management functions within
public and private sectors”
d) Provide minor and moderate trainings regarding logistics and transport as the need might
arise in various working environments.
e) Set up of Organizational Transport and Logistics Management structures.
PRE-REQUISITES
For an optimum grasp from this course, candidates will need to revive basic knowledge of
various modules relating to Marketing, Procurement and Supplies, Marketing Research or
Business Research Methods, International Trade and Entrepreneurship.
1.0 LECTURE ONE: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
1.1 An Overview of Supply Chain Management
This lecture provides an in depth of Supply Chain Management scope and applicability
management. It highlights the relevant principles and practices of the holistic nature of supply
chain management. Supply chain concepts are underlying the fact that this is a cross cutting
phenomena.
1.2 Key Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this lecture candidates should be able to:
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Critically evaluate arguments and evidence within the Transport and Logistics
Management
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Analyse and draw logical conclusions on Transport and Logistics Management
•
Apply personal force and effectiveness to master the subject matter of Transport and
Logistics Management
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Apply skills required for academic study and enquiry, while demonstrating self-direction
and originality in problem solving.
1.3 Sub-topics
1. What makes businesses profitable?
2. The Generic Value Chain
3. Competitive scope and Value Chain
4. Competing through logistics
2.0 LECTURE TWO: TRANSPORT AND INVENTORY TECHNOLOGIES
2.1 An Overview
Practically Inventory is difficult to manage and thus needing a cautious approach towards
achieving objectives of organizations. During operations in organizations the contribution of
costs based on inventory activities can be overwhelming if not taken care carefully.
2.2 Key Learning objectives
Upon completion of this lecture, candidates should be able to appreciate the need for inventory,
understanding costs associated with inventories and various technological advancement on
managing inventories.
2.3 Sub-Topics
1. Inventory management and its associated costs,
2. Types of stocks
3. Types of Technologies
4. Auto ID examples to this technology
3.0 LECTURE THREE: TRANSPORT SAFETY AND SECURITY
3.1 An Overview
The module introduces the safety and security concept as it can be integrated in the whole chain
of the Supply Chain. This is in the endeavor to maintain an efficient, effective and safe flow of
components of the chain.
3.2 Key Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this lecture candidates should be able to:
· Understand the safety and security concept.
· Risks associated with various modes of transportation.
· Supply chain security programes and examples
3.3 Sub -Topics
1. Safety and Security Introduction
2. Safety and Security elements
3. Physical Safety and Security Measures
4.0 LECTURE FOUR: TRANSPORT BUSINESS NEGOTIATIONS
4.1 An Overview
This Module introduces the candidates with the ability to understand the business concept the
transport perspective and how negotiations can be handled.
4.2 Key Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this lecture candidates should be able to:
· To understand why negotiation?
· Know the concept of economic integrations
Know the contribution of logistics in value addition
4.3 Sub -Topics
1. Competitive advantage created by logistics
2. Value-added role of logistics
3. Wealth creation through logistics
4. International Economic Integration and Institutions
5.0 LECTURE FIVE: INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT LAW
5.1 An Overview
This module introduces candidates to the concept of Transportation Laws. These laws are
centered on the modal of transport regarded, whether Air, Road, Maritime or Railways. They are
discussed through various conventions that govern specific laws for each of the mentioned
modules.
5.2 Key Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this lecture candidates should be able to:
Understand various conventions that governs transportation by different modes,
Appreciate the applicability of various conventions that governs transportation by different
modes
5.3 Sub-Topics
Any of the transportation laws for Railways/ Road/Marine/Air can be picked as a case of
discussing other modes.
COURSE EVALUATION
The course will be evaluated as follows:
Timed Test:
30.0
Final Examination:
70.0
Total Marks:
100.0
Pass Mark shall be
50%
Course Grading:
A
Excellent
70-100%
B+
Very Good
60-69%
B
Good
50-59%
C
Satisfactory
40-49%
D
Marginal Fail
35-39%
E
Absolute Fail
0-34%
Pass Mark shall be
B grade
References
Saunders, M.N.K., Lewis, P. & Thornhill, A. (2007) Research methods for business students. 4th
Edition. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall.
Waters, C.D.J. (2003), Logistics – An Introduction to Supply Chain Management Palgrave
Macmillan
Harrison, A. and R van Hoek (2005). Logistics Management and Strategy (2nd Edition) Prentice
Hall.
Muller, M. (2003), Essentials of inventory management, American Management Association,
NY 10019