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Title Inventory and Warehouse Management
Code EBUS240
Coordinator

 
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
EBUS244 Logistics and Distribution 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

   12

       36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 114
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 2: Examination Assessment Type: Written Unseen Examination, managed by SAS Duration: 2 hours Weighting: 60% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL pena  2    60       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1: Problem solving assignment Assessment Type: Coursework Duration / Size: 1000 words Weighting: 40% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty app  0    40       

Aims

The module aims to:
Introduce students to the principles and roles of inventory and warehouse management in organisations;
Enable students to be able to assess the effectiveness of inventory and warehouse management;
Provide students with a range of tools and techniques relevant to the analysis, evaluation and optimisation of inventory and warehousing.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will be able to analyse inventory and warehouse locations in order to support effective supply chain design.

(LO2) Students will be able to map and assess the operations of different warehouse designs.

(LO3) Students will be able to understand, analyse and evaluate inventory and warehouse management performance.

(LO4) Students will be able to apply optimisation tools and techniques to a range of situations to improve inventory and warehouse performance.

(S1) Problem solving

(S2) Commercial awareness

(S3) Organisational skills

(S4) Communication skills

(S5) IT skills

(S6) International awareness

(S7) Lifelong learning skills

(S8) Ethical awareness

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1: Lecture
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 24
Description: Lectures are used to introduce, explore and critique current theory, concepts and professional practice. A range of journals, texts, online videos and opinion pieces will be used as a basis for further reading/study to extend application of theory to a range of sectors. References to new research will expose students to state-of-the-art contemporary research.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2: Tutorial
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 12
Description: Tutorials will develop students’ skills of critical analysis and strategic thinking. Workshop-style activities covering case studies, problem solving, and group work will link theory and practice and develop students’ skills in collaborative teamwork and communication.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 114
Description: The module will develop the content introduced in module EB US244 Logistics and Distribution. Students are expected to consult a variety of resources as background and supplementary reading, including the relevant parts of the core and recommended texts, and state-of-the-art journal articles. These resources will be accessible via the library. Students will also be expected to identify their own resources by undertaking a literature search as part of the module assessment. Students are advised to follow the lecture notes for the module. Tutorial questions and problems should be attempted before attending the tutorial sessions. Suggested outline answers and solutions will be provided. Revision guidance will be provided for the examination.

Skills Mapping

Skill: Problem solving
How is it developed: Through research and case studies in order to match approaches and techniques with warehousing problems and evaluate solutions.
Mode of assessment (If applicable): Coursework and Examination

Skill: Commercial awareness
How is it developed: By gaining an understanding of how organisations develop commercial outcomes from case studies.
Mode of assessment (If applicable): Coursework and Examination

Skill: Organisational skills
How is it developed: Through time and task management for the module assignment.
Mode of assessment (If applicable): Coursework and Examination

Skill: Communication skills
How is it developed: By discussing inventory and warehousing challenges and by engaging with case studies and report writing.
Mode of assessment (If applicable): Coursework and Examination

Skill: IT skills
How is it developed: Through on-line research to undertake assigned work.
Mode of assessment (If applicable): Coursework

Skill: International awareness
How is it developed: Through studying warehouse designs presented by different contexts in different countries.
Mode of assessment (If applicable): Coursework and Examination

Skill: Lifelong learn ing skills
How is it developed: Preparation and research processes for in-class exercises and module assignment.
Mode of assessment (If applicable): Coursework

Skill: Ethical awareness.
How is it developed: Through understanding the challenges presented by sustainable logistics practices.
Mode of assessment (If applicable): Coursework and Examination

Syllabus
 

Introduction to inventory and warehouse management - definitions, importance, value chains, contemporary challenges, current and future trends, strategic fit;
Inventory planning and control;
The role of warehousing and storage;
Inventory analysis and product classifications;
Operating principles of warehouses;
Warehousing equipment and automation;
Warehousing management systems and ICT;
Health & safety regulations;
Performance metrics, evaluation and optimisation;
People management.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.