Outline

Overview

The food and beverage sector is one of the key economic activities in virtually all countries in the world today. When it comes to logistics and supply chain management within this sector, there is a level of complexity, not frequently found in other industries. This includes the need to consider products bulkiness, perishability and seasonality, coupled with potential additional infrastructure requirements in respect of temperature-controlled storage and transport. As a consequence, there is a higher imperative to have a well-designed end-to-end supply chain. Equally, it is important to understand issues from the perspectives of the various actors in food and beverage supply chains including farms, processing units, wholesalers / distributors, and retailers. Overarching the structuring of any food and beverage supply chain will be consideration of issues such as perishability, quality and risk. Further, for a supply chain to be effective and efficient consideration also needs to be given to the support functions of information management, use of technology, and financial reporting. In today's world, companies compete on supply chains. Those who have the ability to establish a distinctive supply chain and create it as a strategic asset will, therefore, emerge as industry leaders.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Transport and Logistics Studies
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	AGEN2003 or AGEN1005
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Geoffrey Clifton, geoffrey.clifton@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Individual report Written report	35%	Week 05 Due date: 09 Sep 2021 at 16:00 Closing date: 19 Sep 2021	4 pages
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Tutorial quiz	Tutorial quiz Short answer questions to be submitted via turnitin.	10%	Week 07 Due date: 20 Sep 2021 at 11:00	30 minutes
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Assignment	Mind-maps Mind-map assignment	15%	Week 09 Due date: 14 Oct 2021 at 16:00 Closing date: 24 Oct 2021	2 Pages
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Assignment	Group project brief Group project brief	20%	Week 11 Due date: 29 Oct 2021 at 16:00	2 pages
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Presentation	Group presentation Recorded video presentation followed by Q&A session for each team.	20%	Week 11 Due date: 01 Nov 2021 at 09:00	3 minutes per team member
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Assessment summary

Tutorial quiz: The quiz is designed to progressively test the knowledge and understanding of the students throughout the semester and as preparation for the final exam. The quiz will be open book.
Assignment: This assignment requires students to conduct research into the major logistics and supply chain management differences between an agri-business supply chain and a second type of supply chain of their choice (non agri based) and write a report based on the findings. The report should include, but not limited to, discussions on why there are differences and the relevance of these differences for supply chain management at the strategic, tactical and operations levels. Also, it should highlight ‘challenges and issues’ in each of the two supply chains and include the advantages that each could potentially leverage to provide competitive advantage for an organisation within their respective supply chains.
Project report: In groups of 4-6 members, students are required to progressively obtain, analyse, and evaluate data based on information that is provided in the form of an ongoing 'case study' developed during the lecture sessions throughout the semester. The project is primarily designed to develop an understanding of logistics and supply chain management in a real-world context and for each student to develop valuable analytical, decision making, team involvement and communication skills that are required in today’s dynamic business environment.
Project presentation: Each group will need to make a formal presentation of the key findings of the report. Each member of the group is required to contribute to the preparation and delivery of the presentation, with all group members required to complete a peer evaluation on the level of contribution each member contributed to the group project.
Mindmap assessment: This is an individual assessment that requires students to succinctly summarise intrepretation of readings provided.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to logistics and supply chain management & Group project session 1	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 02	Customer & demand management	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 03	Inventory management & group project session 2	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 04	Packaging	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 05	Procurement and supply management & Group project session 3	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 06	Financial aspects of logistics and supply chain management	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 07	Multi-choice quiz, Mindmapping & Group project Session 3	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 09	Logistics facilities	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 10	Transportation	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 11	Sustainable value chain innovation	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 12	Group Project Presentations (1)	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 13	Group Project Presentations (2)	Lecture (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Lecture recordings: All lectures and seminars are recorded and will be available on Canvas for student use. Please note the Business School does not own the system and cannot guarantee that the system will operate or that every class will be recorded. Students should ensure they attend and participate in all classes.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. evaluate supply chain management concepts at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels and explore their impact, individually and collectively, on business performance
LO2. analyse the strategic, tactical, and operational challenges faced by business in the design and long-term planning of complex supply chains within a range of industry sectors
LO3. apply a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques for effective logistics and supply chain performance analysis and decision making
LO4. articulate ideas and opinions on logistics and supply chain management principles and practices specific to a chosen industry sector in a clear and concise manner
LO5. synthesise a variety of ideas and opinions on a real world business problem into an optimal supply chain solution
LO6. identify and evaluate emerging corporate and social responsibility initiatives and their impact on supply chain strategies.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

Additional information

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Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

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ITLS2000: Managing Food and Beverage Supply Chains

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect