BMP6012 Assignment 2 Brief: Logistics and Operations Management

Learning Outcomes Assessed: 

LO3: Evaluate and apply appropriate analytical tools to solve problems in warehousing and distribution route planning 

Assignment Guide: 

Essay on Analytical Tools used in Warehousing & Distribution Route Planning 

The Subject of Logistics and Operations Management has evolved over the years to what it is today. Thus, this subject domain has embraced much change with changing requirements of business over the years. Today, with an increased adoption of technology, there has been even more rapid change as a result. The experiences and mega changes that was witnessed during the pandemic has also had a significant impact on how logistics and operations management is practiced today in a post-pandemic world.

Task:

You are to write an 'academic essay' addressing the areas of 'warehousing' and 'distribution route planning'. In particular discuss the 'analytical tools' that are being used by organisations, to manage the operations of 'warehousing' and 'distribution route planning' more efficiently and effectively. Discuss how these areas have evolved over the years, to its present state, in terms of the technology and analytical tools that are being used. Critically analyse the purposes such tools serve and rationalise their use within such businesses.