Outline

Overview

This capstone unit consolidates and integrates the knowledge and skills that students have gained in the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management program. Taken in the last semester of study, the unit provides students with the opportunity to explore real-world and/or scenario-based logistics and supply chain management problems and to reinforce competencies in the area of their interest and expertise. The projects are assigned to students based on their experience and professional needs in one or more of the following areas: design and planning of global supply chains, supply chain risk analysis and mitigation strategies, sustainable logistics and supply chains, performance measurement and management, warehouse and inventory management, production planning and control, strategic procurement, and supply chain challenges facing Australian businesses. Students manage the project investigation and carry it to completion within a specified time period and to a professional standard. Through the project, students identify the problems and existing bottlenecks, explore the potential solutions to these problems, critically analyse the situation, document their progress, communicate findings with their mentor and other students, reflect on their learning, and prepare a formal project report describing the work performed as well as the resulting conclusions and recommendations.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	ITLS6090
Academic unit	Transport and Logistics Studies
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	TPTM6170
Prerequisites ?	completion of at least 30 credit points
Corequisites ?	ITLS6002 and (ITLS6003 or ITLS6004 or ITLS6008 or ITLS6010)
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Ben Fahimnia, ben.fahimnia@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Group Preliminary Project Report Group Project Report	20%	Week 04 Due date: 02 Apr 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 02 Apr 2021	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Group presentation Oral presentation	20%	Week 11 Due date: 27 May 2021 at 18:00 Closing date: 27 May 2021	15 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Reflective Essay Essay (MANDATORY)	20%	Week 11 Due date: 26 May 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 26 May 2021	2 pages
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Group Final Project Report Group Report	40%	Week 12 Due date: 03 Jun 2021 at 23:59 Closing date: 03 Jun 2021	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Group preliminary project report: A preliminary project report is to be provided on the assigned project by the specified due date. Guidelines for writing the preliminary project report are available on Canvas.
Group presentation: Teams will record their presentations in their own time. The videos will be played online in the presentation day, each followed by a Q/A session. All group members are expected to present in the video and participate in the Q/A.
Group final project report: For each project, a final project report must be submitted. All team members are expected to contribute to the writing and editing of the group report. Guidelines for writing the final project report are available on Canvas.
Reflective Essay: The topics and instructions for writing a reflective essay will be available on Canvas three days prior to the due date. The essay is about the research project undertaken.

This assessment is listed as a HURDLE TASK which means you must undertake the assessment and achieve at least 50% of the available marks in that assessment. Students who fail to achieve this minimum standard in this assessment, even when their aggregate mark for the entire unit of study is above 50%, will be given a Fail grade for this unit. As a result, a student's academic transcript will show a Fail grade and the actual mark achieved if the final mark of the unit is between 0-49 and a Fail grade and a capped moderated mark of 49 for all other final marks.

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 sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

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
Pre-semester	All students must fill in the “ITLS6090 Student Profile” and email it to the unit coordinator before 01 March 2021	Individual study (1 hr)
Week 01	Introduction to the unit, setting expectations, and assigning students to projects. Attendance is COMPULSORY for all students.	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	(Week 2 – Week 11) Regular online meetings with the unit coordinator and industry partners (schedule of meetings with the unit coordinator will be posted on Canvas)	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 11	Project Presentation Day (ONLINE)	Seminar (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Lecture recording: The introductory lecture and the group presentations 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 these sessions are properly recorded. Students should ensure they attend and participate in the introductory lecture and presentation day.

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.

Required readings

This is a project-based unit. There are no prescribed tectbook for this unit. You will be reading a number of academic and executive papers as well as company reports throughout the semester.

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. Identify and explain trends and emerging challenges in logistics and supply chain management and the strategies to adapt to these trends.
LO2. Apply logistics and supply chain concepts and analytical tools to address identified problems and develop recommended solutions.
LO3. Effectively and persuasively communicate in diverse supply chain management contexts.
LO4. Effectively manage individual and team effort in group based project work.
LO5. Identify and address environmental and social responsibility concerns within the context of logistics and supply chain management.
LO6. Evaluate different supply chain concepts in terms of the contribution to stakeholder wellbeing.

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

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes have been made since last year.

Additional information

Meetings with the unit coordinator and industry partners: The schedule of meetings with the unit coordinator will be posted on Canvas.
Detailed information about your assignments are available on Canvas.

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Disclaimer

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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

Required readings

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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ITLS6090: Logistics and Supply Chain Project

Semester 1, 2021 [Supervision] - 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

Required readings

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