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The purpose of this course outline is to provide students with important administrative, organisational and module information as a frame of reference and map to guide the students in their planning and preparation for this module during this semester.

The learning guide, lecture slides and textbook are not a substitute for lectures. The learning guide, lectures, lecture slides, textbook, case studies, other learning material assessments and other activities comprise an inclusive and intergrated learning experience aimed at achieving the outcomes of this module. Attendance at lectures is vital, as lectures do not only allow for more guidance and direction regarding the scope of the module, but also allows for meaningful engagements which is expected to facilitate an in-depth understanding of the core issues covered in this module.

 Class attendance will be monitored for every lecture.

The field of purchasing and supply management includes the functions of planning, organising, motivating and controlling the flow of purchased materials, products and services into and out of the organisation. The importance of purchasing is clear as every business entity needs a supply of materials. Purchasing is responsible for this supply. Simply put, purchasing forms an important link between business entities and provides the trigger for moving materials through the supply chain.

Some of the benefits of purchasing and supply management include providing a significant competitive advantage; providing an efficient service to internal customers; providing a reliable flow of materials into the business; identifying and selecting the best suppliers; and maintaining supplier relationships.

The aim of this module is to enable learners to understand the theoretical base and practical principles and concepts underlying purchasing management. It provides learners with a sound perspective and insight into the principles and strategies related to purchasing management in organisations and its supply chain partners. Particular emphasis is placed on the South African context.

Logistics and Physical Distribution is one of the four core modules of the programme for learners majoring in supply chain management. It is offered in first semester of the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce 4 (general), Bachelor of Business Science.

It is designed to prepare students to gain insight into how logistics impacts on the supply chain and all the processes at of a business and its supply chain partners.

The aim of this module is to enable learners to understand the theoretical base and practical principles and concepts underlying logistics and physical distribution. It provides learners with a sound perspective and insight into the principles and strategies related to logistics and physical distribution in organisations and its supply chain partners. Particular emphasis on the South African context.

This module aims to teach the principles and strategies of logistics and physical distribution. It includes an overview of supply chain management (outbound logistics), the role of logistics in the economy and organisation, materials flow, physical distribution/transportation, customer relationship management, integrated operations planning, warehousing, materials handling and packing, investment recovery, reverse logistics, and risk and sustainability.

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