Logistics Planning and Control Issues at Vector: Analyzing Advanced Forecasting Techniques and Infor

Module learning outcomes to be assessed:

1. Analyse advanced forecasting techniques in the planning and control of logistics networks and 

2. Critically appraise the role and type of information systems in a logistics Network.

3. The above should be achieved through completing this assignment:
a) To further develop students’ analytical and managerial skills on Logistics Planning and Control issues.
b) To clearly define the main problems with the methods of logistics planning and control in use at Vector.
c) To recommend an approach to forecasting and demand management that Vector's should adopt.
d) To review Vector's major approach to master planning and inventory control and recommend improvement.  

Important information you must read

Marking: The coursework will be marked on the work submitted. You have to achieve a minimum of 50% to pass this assignment or 40% provided that you achieve a minimum of 60% in the second assignment and vice versa. No matter what marks you receive, the work will not be returned for additions or amendments, and the grade achieved will be submitted to the exam board. If the work is not handed in by the due date, it will be awarded a zero grade (fail & repeat). 

Extension: If there are any extenuating circumstances preventing your timely submission of the assignment, it is your responsibility to apply for mitigation before the submission date. Applications for mitigating circumstances must be applied independently to Hallam Help. However, it is acknowledged that the decision making will be based on the evidence provided in support of your claims. 

Format: The report should be digitally produced. Handwritten or scanned documents are unacceptable. The report must have a title page, a contents page and a bibliography/references, each section should be separate with heading or subheading highlighted in some manner. Drawings can be photocopied or downloaded, but they must be referenced and have permission from the owner. Text must not be downloaded and claimed as students own. Loose sheets of paper will not be accepted under any circumstances. The report must be checked for spelling. 

Plagiarism: Plagiarism is completely unacceptable and is dealt with very severely. To avoid plagiarism, you must be sure you understand what plagiarism is, and how to avoid it. The importance of correctly acknowledging the work of others cannot be over-emphasised. It is absolutely essential that specific, detailed references are provided locally within your work for each and every extract you take from work that is not your own. A general reference at the end of a report to a source from which you have extracted text items is not acceptable.

The use of italics and/or inverted commas to highlight text extracts that are not your own original work is a simple way of demonstrating honesty in your work. Each text extract you use should be individually linked to a numbered list of specific references provided at the end of your work. 

Contract cheating: Contract cheating is a form of academic dishonesty in which students get others to complete their coursework for them by putting it out to tender. This includes projects fully or partly completed by friends, relatives or parents or projects brought over the internet. Contract cheating is strictly unacceptable and will be dealt with as per the academic misconduct regulations.