Division of Economic and Financial Studies

BUS822: Strategic Distribution and Transportation

Lecturer in charge

Professor Willem Selen

Availability

NHS1 - Northern Hemisphere Study Period 1 (On Campus session: February - June)

Unit Outline

  • 2007
  • 2006
  • 2005

Websites

Handbook entry

Coursework unit website - Online learning @ MQ (Login required)

Also refer to the MCom + MIB Student Guide

Description

Focuses on the physical distribution in value chains for product/service-bundles. Discussion of multi-modal transport alternatives and infrastructure issues. Progression of traditional distribution/warehousing services towards integrated third- and fourth-party logistics services. Business process management and optimized distribution networks. Physical distribution channels and information support networks.