Australian Logistical (SCM) Industry

I have 5 topic heading questions to cover.

Each topic is to be answered with no less than 400 words.

Please use Australian Text Dictionary.

When answering, please be mindful I am learning logistics for the 1st time, I am no expert and I have read the text book (below). You have written my 1st essay and I have submitted this already (which is why I am coming back to you on this). The “research into” submitted essay (you wrote), the compulsory text book (below) and working for Bunning’s Warehouse; 3 yrs in “goods inwards” (Australia) is all I really know.

The questions are online “forum / discussion” type question / answers (free speak).

I live in Australia. So answers must revolve around the Australian environment.

I need all answered topics to be:
1. Comprehensiveness, but within one page maximum for each topic.
2. Innovative ideas, from the Australian Logistical (SCM) Industry / Resource Articles.
3. Conciseness.
4. Consistent Writing style.
5. No references are required for each topic, but compulsory theories etc must derive from chapters within:
Compulsory Text:
Bowersox, D.J., Closs, D.J. & Cooper, M.B. (2010). Supply Chain Logistics Management, 3rd Ed., Irwin: McGraw Hill.

Note: For personal use (will not be submitted), I ask / need Page / Para references from text so I can read referred items from text. I will also want Web links to view information that doesn’t come from text to support your theories / arguments.

6. Keep your answer mainly theoretical.
7. Make a good argument.
8. At the end of each topic (if required), in a short paragraph put in a empirical example which could be associated with my work experience, being Australian Bunning’s Warehouse (worked in “goods inward” 2002 – 2005). Otherwise stick to the third person and the theoretical issues.

Topic 1
a. Must read Chap 1 of:
Bowersox, D.J., Closs, D.J. & Cooper, M.B. (2010). Supply Chain Logistics Management, 3rd Ed., Irwin: McGraw Hill.
b. compare Chap 1 of above with uploaded article and answer topic 1 question:

Topic 1 Question / Heading: SCM vs Logistics
Q: How would you differentiate (if at all) between logistics and supply chain management and justify your answer.
Uploaded file: Halldorsson, A., & Larson, P. (2004). Logistics versus supply chain management: an international survey International Journal of Logistics, 7 (1), 17-31 DOI (uploaded)

Topic 2
a. must refer to warehousing type subjects / text within my compulsory text
b. remembering I am learning Logistics, but understanding it.

Topic 2 Question / Heading: Warehousing

Q: What in this topic has enhanced your understanding and knowledge of logistics and why?

Topic 3
a. must refer to Inventory type subjects / text within my compulsory text
b. remembering I am learning Logistics, but understanding it.

Topic 3 question / heading: Inventory

Q: What do you find most challenging in this topic and why?

Topic 4
a. must refer to Transport type subjects / text within my compulsory text.
b. Some Australian material includes:
Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE)
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
Australian Transport Council (ATC)
Standing Council on Transport and Infrastructure (SCOTI)
Australian Logistics Council (ALC)
Department of Transport and Regional Services (DOTARS)
c. Some Interesting Academic Journal Articles:
Global Transportation Systems
Selecting the Right Planning Approach
Transport and Mobility Newsletter

b. remembering I am learning Logistics, but understanding it.

Topic 4 Question / Heading: Transportation

Part A: List the advantages and disadvantages of the various transport modes
Part B: What do you think is the most challenging transportation issue in Australia at present and why?

Topic 5
a. must refer to material handling type subjects / text within my compulsory text.
b. remembering I am learning Logistics, but understanding it.

Topic 5 Question / Heading: Material Handling.

Q: What do you think the most important issues are relating to modern material handling and why?

In conclusion, if above is successful I have another 3000 word essay for you to do.

Regards, Michelle