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Assignment Guidance and Front Sheet
This front sheet for assignments is designed to contain the brief, the submission instructions, and the actual student submission for any WMG assignment. As a result the sheet is completed by several people over time, and is therefore split up into sections explaining who completes what information and when. Yellow highlighted text indicates examples or further explanation of what is requested, and the highlight and instructions should be removed as you populate ‘your’ section.
This sheet is only to be used for components of assessment worth more than 3 CATS (e.g. for a 15 credit module, weighted more than 20%; or for a 10 credit module, weighted more than 30%).

To be completed by the student(s) prior to final submission:
Your actual submission should be written at the end of this cover sheet file, or attached with the cover sheet at the front if drafted in a separate file, program or application.
Student ID or IDs for group work e.g. 1234567

To be completed (highlighted parts only) by the programme administration after approval and prior to issuing of the assessment; to be consulted by the student(s) so that you know how and when to submit:

Date set Monday 1st March 2023

Submission date (excluding extensions) Monday 3rd April 2023 by midday 12:00pm (UK time)

Submission guidance To be submitted electronically via Tabula

Late submission policy If work is submitted late, penalties will be applied at the rate of 5 marks per University working day after the due date, up to a maximum of 10 working days late. After this period the mark for the work will be reduced to 0 (which is the maximum penalty). “Late” means after the submission deadline time as well as the date – work submitted after the given time even on the same day is counted as 1 day late.
For Postgraduate students only, who started their current course before 1 August 2019, the daily penalty is 3 marks rather than 5.

Resubmission policy If you fail this assignment or module, please be aware that the University allows students to remedy such failure (within certain limits). Decisions to authorise such resubmissions are made by Exam Boards. Normally these will be issued at specific times of the year, depending on your programme of study. More information can be found from your programme office if you are concerned.

To be completed by the module owner/tutor prior to approval and issuing of the assessment; to be consulted by the student(s) so that you understand the assignment brief, its context within the module, and any specific criteria and advice from the tutor:

Module title & code Logistics and Operations: Strategy & Management (WM49F6-15)

Module owner Philip Cullen
Module tutor Mujthaba Ahtamad
Assessment type Written report

Weighting of mark 80%

Assessment brief

Please refer to the Assignment brief at the end of the document.

Word count
Recommend tolerance and wording is:

3500 +/-10%

Word count includes everything in the main body of the text (including headings, citations, quotes, lists, etc). Any title page, table of contents, table of tables, table of figures, content within figures/tables, list of references and any appendices are excluded.

Module learning outcomes (numbered) 1.Describe the strategic role of logistics and operations management and its importance in designing, delivering and improving the logistics and operations functions.
2.Explain the interrelationships and interdependencies between capacity, inventory and delivery performance.
3.Critically evaluate how to manage capacity, inventory and delivery to achieve effective and efficient operational performance.
4.Compare and contrast different tools and techniques for the planning and control of logistics and operations management in order to justify their use in a variety of operational environments.
5.Critically appraise how appropriate technologies can be applied to improve operations management within a supply chain.
6.Critically assess how best to optimise an organisation’s supply chain using agile methods to increase resilience.

Learning outcomes assessed in this assessment (numbered) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Marking guidelines Refer to the Full-time MSc student intranet pages, under Post-Module Assignments.
https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/ftmsc/postmodulework/pma/
Academic guidance resources Refer to the Module reading list, Module Moodle pages and verbal PMA guidance from the Module Tutor during the Module.

The following is pre-populated for PGT assignments only:
Writing your Post-Module Assignment (PMA): specific additional advice for WMG’s Postgraduate Taught Students

As a postgraduate level student in WMG you may have some concerns about your ability to write at the high standard required. This short guide is intended to provide general guidance and advice. It is important that if you have any questions you discuss them with your module tutor. Remember, in writing your PMA you need to meet the expectations of the reader and university.

A good PMA generally requires you to answer the question and to include:

1.A title, with your student number, module, lecturer’s name and any other documentation required by the university.
2.A table of contents.
3.Evidence of an appropriate level of background reading of relevant texts.
4.Evidence of systematic and clear thinking, indicative of good planning and organisation.
5.Writing which makes sense, is clearly and carefully presented (proof-read and grammar checked).
6.A critical style of writing which compares and contrasts the main theories, concepts and arguments with conclusions that are based in evidence presented.
7.A logical and well-defined structure with headings and subheadings.
8.Clearly labelled and well-presented diagrams and other graphics that are discussed in the text.
9.Adherence to usual academic standards including length and a timely submission.
10.A reference section in which every source that is cited in the text is listed and please ensure that you underpin the discussion throughout with relevant academic material to support the content, using the Harvard approach.

Where to get help:

1.Talk to your module tutor if you don’t understand the question or are unsure as to exactly what is required.
2.Study, Professional and Analytical Skills (SPA) Moodle site – we have a lot of resources on this website with workbooks, links and other helpful tools. https://moodle.warwick.ac.uk/
3.Numerous online courses provided by the University library to help in academic referencing, writing, avoiding plagiarism and a number of other useful resources. https://warwick.ac.uk/services/library/students/your-library-online/
4.Wellbeing support services https://warwick.ac.uk/services/wss
5.Contact the Full-Time office/Tabula for extension requests, not the module Tutor.

Assessment Brief Logistics and Operations Management 15 Credit Proposal.
Select a publicly listed global company from the aerospace industry to evaluate that company’s logistics and operations management at both a strategic and operational level. In your Introduction to the assignment briefly justify why you have selected this company.
Once you have selected a company you are required to undertake the following;
1. Discuss how logistics and operations management is implemented and delivered at a strategic level and then used to improve the operational functions of your selected company (LO1) – 500 words
2. Using examples from your research critically examine how the company uses capacity, inventory and delivery to generate good operational performance. (LO2 & 3) – 1000 words
3. Select at least two tools or techniques used in the planning and control of logistics and operations management and justify their use in a couple of different operational environments. (LO4) – 750 words
4. Critically assess and appraise how agile methods and at least one appropriate technology can be applied to improve the resilience of the organisations supply chain. (LO5 & 6) – 1250 words