Unit Reference Number Unit Title Unit Level Number of Credits Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Mandatory / Optional Unit Grading Structure
L/508/2012 International Logistics and Transport 7 15 30 Mandatory Pass
Unit Aims The unit will provide learners with knowledge and understanding of relevant operational and theoretical issues applicable to the management of logistics and transport in the global business environment, in particular the requirement for business competitiveness and operational efficiency. The analysis of interdependencies between operational, technological and regulatory aspects is a key theme throughout the unit. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Learning Outcome -
Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
The learner will: 1. Understand key concepts and issues in international transport and logistics management. 2.
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1.1 Analyse current issues in international transport and logistics and their effects on organisations. 1.2 Critically evaluate the tools and techniques used to analyse international transport operations. Evaluate the benefits of having an effective logistic 1.3 management system in an organisation. Understand the different 2.1 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantage of the different modes of transport and modes of transportation. their underlying 2.2 Critically analyse the underlying operations and cost of the operational and different modes of transportation. 2.3 Discuss factors affecting the decision in the selection of the economic preferred modes of transport for the organisation. characteristics. Understand the nature Critically evaluate export and import regulations in the 3.1 transport regulation, tariffs and service sector. 3.2 Analyse how tariffs and duties in the transport of goods affect safety in international transport and logistics. the prices of goods. 3.3 Evaluate the health and safety procedures adopted by the transport service sector in the transport of goods. Understand freight costs 4.1 Discuss the relationship between freight cost to the price of and pricing and relevant transported products. Evaluate customs procedures in the import and export of 4.2 goods. trade and customs procedures.
Assessment To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria for the unit. Learning Outcomes to be met All 1 to 4
Assessment criteria Covered All ACs under LO 1 to 4
Assessment type Report
Word count (approx. length) 4500 words
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