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Logistics and Supply Chain Management – (M.Sc.)
University of Portsmouth
Faculty of Technology
| Location: | Portsmouth / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Portsmouth
The course is based in the Department of Mechanical and Design Engineering, which has a long and distinguished history of running both undergraduate and postgraduate engineering courses. Apart from our responsibility to you, we also have a positive role to play in advancing local industry by housing the Regional Centre for the Manufacturing Industry (RCMI), which contains cutting edge equipment used both for teaching and introducing local companies to new, innovative technologies. In the recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) the department was awarded a grade 4.
Our enthusiastic team of lecturers has a wide range of industrial and research experience and lectures and tutorials are complemented with a range of activities using our state-of-the-art computer facilities and laboratories. Significant elements of the course are also serviced by the Department of Mathematics, providing considerable expertise in operational research and transport logistics.
Logistics analysis is critical to success in both manufacturing and service industries. Competitive advantage will increasingly come from the supplier's ability to rapidly respond to changing customer needs for which effective logistics are of prime importance.
This course focuses on the integration of analytical techniques for optimisation with the decision issues and the technology relating to scheduling, storing and transporting goods. It covers a range of modules that combine lectures, case studies and the use of application software. It aims to:
* provide an understanding of manufacturing logistics and the underlying principles of lean manufacture
* provide a broad appreciation of the available analytical tools and statistical principles for logistics optimisation in both service and manufacturing operations
* develop intellectual, analytical and problem-solving skills that will help develop professional and interpersonal abilities
When you graduate from this course you could find employment in a wide range of logistics related careers, such as production management, transport management or facilities planning.
Contents
You will study:
* Integrated Manufacturing Systems: systems concepts and techniques are developed in logistics and manufacturing areas with a strong emphasis on simulation techniques and practical case study analysis.
* Operations and Quality Management: a strategic approach is used with modern inventory and supply chain management and logistics tools and techniques. Management strategies are developed for quality, including quality systems and quality control.
* Principles of Operational Research: this incorporates the seven stage framework for formulating operational research models. Linear and dynamic programming principles and techniques are applied to logistic optimisation problems.
* Supply Chain Management: supply chain management involves the coordination of production, inventory, location and transportation, among participants in a supply chain. This unit considers the principles and tools of supply chain management, with an emphasis on lean six sigma methods.
* Research Methods: research tools and methodologies are introduced and skills developed in the critical analysis of research reports and data. A significant literature search and review is accomplished on an individual research topic.
* Project Management: project management techniques are reviewed and a major logistics case study analysed. Practical experience of organising responsibilities and working in project teams is a strong feature of this unit.
* Transportation, Transhipment and Assignment Theory: formulation and solution of transport and transhipment models are developed for practical applications as well as techniques such as solution of assignment models by the Hungarian method and travelling salesperson models.
* Individual Project: a strong feature of the MSc is the individual project, which comprises a third of the course. You will be encouraged to undertake projects where possible in industrial companies. However, we use our extensive resources and staff skills to also undertake them within the University.
You will also choose an optional unit from:
* Scheduling in Operational Research: forecasting and stock control methods are evaluated. Tools and techniques applied to manpower planning and scheduling models are developed and analysed.
* Information Technology and Management: the design and analysis of information systems is dealt with in the context of business as a whole, including network design requirements. Emphasis is made on web publishing and modern forms of management communication.
Teaching and Assessment
You will be taught through a mixture of lectures, tutorials (personal and academic), laboratory, computer and project based work.
Assessment is geared towards the subject matter in a way that encourages a deeper understanding and allows you to develop your skills. It takes many forms and will include examinations, dissertations, assessed coursework and laboratory work.
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A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 or equivalent.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
Accreditation
Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
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