Business Logistics: Sem-II, 2020/21 A.Y. TH 2, 3 Zelalem Bayisa (PH.D.) Number 0911709181

ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

SCHOOL OF COMMERCE
MA IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Module Title : Business Logistics

Module Number: LSCM 514-1
Credit Hours and EtCTS: 2Cr/5EtCTS
Module Duration: Sem-II, 2020/21 A.Y.
Class Sessions: Th 2, 3
Module Instructor Name: Zelalem Bayisa (Ph.D.)
Module Instructor Address: [email protected]/Telephone number 0911709181
Course/Module description
This block is specially designed to introduce the concept of strategic supply chain
management and its relation to transportation planning. Upon successful completion of this
course, students should be able to:
Module Objectives
1. Understand the strategic role of supply chain management and logistics within value
chains as well as within individual organizations.
2. Understand the strategic role of transportation and infrastructure planning for the
development of global commercial networks.
3. Analyze, evaluate and design competitive logistics and transportation networks in
support of international trade.
4. Analyze network design, information system, and ERP issues.
5. Stimulate and foster critical thinking of students by reasoning on rupture strategies
applied to the different sectors of logistics performance
COURSE CONTENT
Course Content Estimated Time Frame
Chapter 1: Introduction to Business Logistics Week 1
Chapter 2: Procurement Management in Logistics Week 2 & 3
Chapter 3: Warehouse Management In Logistics Week 4 & 5
Chapter 4: Inventory Management Week 6,7 & 8
Chapter 5: Transportation Management Week 9 & 10
Chapter 6: Customer Service In Logistics Week 11 & 12
Chapter 7: Contemporary Issues In Logistics Week 13
Mode of Delivery:
 Class lecture, reflective learning, project presentation, case presentation
 Professional experience sharing from Industry leaders
Course Requirements: Attendance and Class Participation

 According to AAU„s policy 100% class attendance is required for regular and
continuing education students. The minimum class attendance for claiming a grade in
a course is 85% with valid justification for absenteeism. Absenteeism of more than
15% of the total class for whatever reason results in a “No Grade”(AAU Senate
Legislation, Article 74. Class Attendance)
 Each student is encouraged to actively participate in all classes.
 Students are expected to adhere to class punctuality, late arrival is tolerable only up to
10 minutes.
 To avoid distracting noise in class, cell phones must be turned off or the ringing mode
is muted.
 All participants are expected to exhibit respectful behaviors to other students and the
instructor.
Course Evaluation
 Group Project Work and Presentation (Group Project work: 10%; individual
presentation: 10%)
 Students are expected to do project work related to the Business Logistics
domain in one of the six chapters on its practices and principles in the
Ethiopian industry context.
 Submission guideline – follow standard research report guideline of the
School.
 Submission of the project work and presentation schedule will be
communicated in Class
 Maximum Group size: Three.
 Case Analysis and Presentation (Case analysis report: 5%; Case presentation:
5%)
 Article Review-10% (a student is expected to review at least three articles. The

articles will be provided by the course instructor)
 Short Report on Industry Experience Sharing - 10%
 Final exams – 50%
 The nature of the exam will be communicated at class end
 Academic Integrity: Students are expected to consistently conduct themselves in

ways that display honesty, integrity, and respect for others. Plagiarism or any other
method of claiming another‟s work as one‟s own will be dealt with severely according
to academic policies detailed in AAU’s Legislation.
 Grading Matrix and Policies: Courses will be graded as per the University‟s
standard scales
Grade Expected Mark Grade Expected Mark

A+ > = 95 C+ 60 - 64
A 85 - 94 C 50 - 59
A- 80 - 84 D 40 - 49
B+ 75 - 79 F < 40
B 70 - 74
B- 65 - 69
Text Book:
Donald J. Bowersox, Donald.J., Closs, David. J., and Cooper, M. Bixby (2002 or the latest
version). Supply chain logistics management. New York: McGraw-Hill-lwin
Reading Materials (Articles):

Cooper, M. C., Lambert, D. M., & Pagh, J. D. (1997). Supply chain management: more than a new
name for logistics. The international journal of logistics management, 8(1), 1-14.
Kain, R., & Verma, A. (2018). Logistics management in the supply chain–an overview. Materials
today: proceedings, 5(2), 3811-3816.
Lambert, D. M., Cooper, M. C., & Pagh, J. D. (1998). Supply chain management: implementation
issues and research opportunities. The international journal of logistics management, 9(2), 1-20.
Christopher, M. I. (2017). Logistics & supply chain management.

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ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

Module Title : Business Logistics

Course Requirements: Attendance and Class Participation

 Article Review-10% (a student is expected to review at least three articles. The

 Short Report on Industry Experience Sharing - 10%

 Final exams – 50%

 The nature of the exam will be communicated at class end

 Academic Integrity: Students are expected to consistently conduct themselves in

Grade Expected Mark Grade Expected Mark

Reading Materials (Articles):

Christopher, M. I. (2017). Logistics & supply chain management.

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