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STUDENT NUMBER:
UNIQUE NUMBER: 153132
MODULE CODE: TRL2604
MODULE NAME: INTEGRATED LOGISTICS
ASSIGNMENT: 01
SEMESTER 1_2025
, Table of Contents
1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………... 2
2. Compare and Contrast Logistics Management with Supply Chain Management
2.1 Definition and Scope……………………………………………………… 2
2.2 Key Differences…………………………………………………………… 2
3. Decisions Supply Managers Need to Consider When Developing a Sourcing
Strategy
3.1 Cost-Effectiveness and Supplier Reliability……………………………. 3
3.2 Risk Management and Sustainability…………………………………... 3
4. Prevalent Logistics-Related Elements of Customer Service
4.1 Order Accuracy and Timely Delivery……………………………………. 3
4.2 Communication, Transparency, and Flexibility………………………… 4
5. Types of Demand Patterns Influencing Demand Forecasting
5.1 Seasonal and Cyclical Demand…………………………………………. 4
5.2 Irregular and Stable Demand…………………………………………… 4
6. Analysis of a Manufacturing Company’s Organizational Plan Using Porter’s Value
Chain Framework
6.1 Primary Activities in Porter’s Value Chain………………………………5
6.2 Support Activities and Strategic Alignment…………………………… 5
7. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………. 5
8. References…………………………………………………………………………… 6
STUDENT NUMBER:
UNIQUE NUMBER: 153132
MODULE CODE: TRL2604
MODULE NAME: INTEGRATED LOGISTICS
ASSIGNMENT: 01
SEMESTER 1_2025
, Table of Contents
1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………... 2
2. Compare and Contrast Logistics Management with Supply Chain Management
2.1 Definition and Scope……………………………………………………… 2
2.2 Key Differences…………………………………………………………… 2
3. Decisions Supply Managers Need to Consider When Developing a Sourcing
Strategy
3.1 Cost-Effectiveness and Supplier Reliability……………………………. 3
3.2 Risk Management and Sustainability…………………………………... 3
4. Prevalent Logistics-Related Elements of Customer Service
4.1 Order Accuracy and Timely Delivery……………………………………. 3
4.2 Communication, Transparency, and Flexibility………………………… 4
5. Types of Demand Patterns Influencing Demand Forecasting
5.1 Seasonal and Cyclical Demand…………………………………………. 4
5.2 Irregular and Stable Demand…………………………………………… 4
6. Analysis of a Manufacturing Company’s Organizational Plan Using Porter’s Value
Chain Framework
6.1 Primary Activities in Porter’s Value Chain………………………………5
6.2 Support Activities and Strategic Alignment…………………………… 5
7. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………. 5
8. References…………………………………………………………………………… 6
