Guidelines for Students’

BPMG 3123

(LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION

MANAGEMENT SEMINAR)
STML 2018

Session A172

Lecturer:-
Nizamuddin b. Dato’ Hj. Zainuddin
1.0 BACKGROUND

BPMG 3123 course is designed for all BBA Logistics and Transport (Hons) students in
their final semester (or equivalent). This guideline will provide students with a clear
picture on the flow, execution and the marking scheme of this course.

2.0 OBJECTIVE

The aim of this course are:-

i. Understanding the history and development of logistics and
transportation management.
ii. Acquire knowledge on importance of process efficiency and cost
effective in logistics management.
iii. Develop awareness on efficient and effective ways on managing
transportation and logistics issues.
iv. Develop analytical thinking skills and problem-solving skills, as well as
inculcating research interest among BBA Logistics and Transport (Hons)
students.

3.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Following are the terms and conditions for supervisory purposes:

1. The project should be done IN A GROUP or INDIVIDUAL.

2. The scope of project varies but must be under LOGISTICS AND

TRANSPORTATION umbrellas (for example all related scope in logistics and
supply chain management that includes transportation areas) or focus areas
i.e. warehousing; inventories; material management; ICT for logistics etc.
3. Please note that projects should be scheduled to finish in THREE (3) months.
4. Academic level of a project is encouraged to be acceptable by national and
international conferences.
 5. The project should fits the theme of “ CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN LOGISTICS
AND TRANSPORTATION” that may restrict to logistics and transportation in
various field.
6. Method of study can be quantitative and/or qualitative.
7. Proposed proposal pages: max. 30 pages.

8. Final report pages: max. 100 pages

4.0 LIST OF SUPERVISORS AND STUDENTS

1. Dr. Suhaila Abd Hanan
2. Dr. Kamal Imran Sharif
3. Dr. Emy Ezura A Jalil
4. Mr. Zulkufli Aziz
5. Dr. Nur Khairiel Anuar
6. Mr. Nizamuddin Dato’ Zainuddin

5.0 COURSE ASSESSMENT

No Activities Marks
1 Project report (given by project supervisors) 50%

2 Class Lecturer 50%

6.0 Assessment Details for Supervisors (50%)

All chapter submission will be delivered to and should be assessed by respective

supervisors. Please note that the marks for the final report are allocated as follows .
(See Appendix 1).:

7.0 JOURNAL ARTICLE AND VIVA

Student need to prepare a journal article based on their research work by following
JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (JTOM) template ( Appendix 3).

A viva will be organized at 15th of May 2017 for project presentation. Details
information will be given later.
8.0 FINAL PROJECT SUBMISSION

The final report for this course must be done in English. The suggested outline for
the report in as shown in Appendix 1. The final report submission may be done in
ring binding or soft binding (pdf) and must comply with the format as shown in
Appendix 4. Please take note that the hardbound cover for the report is black with
gold letterings. For further enquiries, please contact:

Nizamuddin b Dato’ Hj. Zainuddin

Room : STML 2042
Office : 019 5589476 Email : nizamuddin@uum.edu.my
Appendix 1
WRITTEN REPORT RUBRIC
RUBRIK PEMARKAHAN BAGI KERTAS PROJEK BPMG 3123 A 172 2018

BIL ITEM MARKAH MARKAH

PENUH SEBENAR

1. Latarbelakang Penyelidikan/ Masalah Yang 10

hendak di kaji .

2. Penyataan masalah / Definisi masalah 5

3. Persoalan Kajian 5

4. Objektif Kajian 5

5. Ulasan Karya . Sekurang-kurangnya 25 10

mukasurat atau lebih.
5
6. Kerangka Teori Kajian. Terangkan rajah
skematik.

7. Teori yang menjadi asas kerangka 5

(underpinning theory or theories)

8. Hipotesis Kajian 5

9. Metodologi kajian (jenis kajian, 5

pendekatan kajian, unit analisis, tahap
campurtangan, skop kajian, limitasi kajian)
10. Persampelan kajian 5

11. Perlaksanaan pengoperasian pemboleh 5

ubah membantu membangunkan soal
selidik
12. Penganalisaan data (kaedah statistic mana 10
yang di guna pakai untuk menguji
hipotesis) . Jika Kajian kualitatif kaedah
yang digunakan untuk analisa data
 kualitatif.

13. Dapatan kajian (adakah di terang dengan 10

jelas dan relevan dengan objektif)
14. Kesimpulan kajian (adakah semua 10
hipotesis dan objektif di jawab)
15. Tahap keseluruhan perlaksanaan projek 5
penyelidikan (merujuk kepada
kesunguhan pelajar dalam menyiapkan
laporan terakhir)

100
TOTAL MARKAH

Appendix 2
Proposal Report (Week TWO)

The Suggested Outline

PROJECT TITLE

1. INTRODUCTION
Explain the background area of the project.

2. PROBLEM STATEMENT
Problem you want to solve.

3. OBJECTIVE
What you want to do or produce?

4. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT

Discuss limitations or boundaries of the project.

5. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT

Describe benefits from this project.

6. BRIEF LITERATURE REVIEW

Describe the gap within your project area.

7. BRIEF CHOSEN METHODOLOGY

Describe the chosen research methodology (include sampling strategy, unit of
measurement, chosen analysis technique, reliability and validity issues and ethical
consideration)

8. CONCLUSION
Describe the limitation and contribution from the respective project.

Appendix 3
 HOW TO FORMAT YOUR PAPER FOR JTOM

First Author1
Second Author2
Third Author3
1
ABC University, School of PQR,
2
School of JKL, XYZ University,
Corresponding addresses
{first author, second author, third author}@email.com

ABSTRACT
These instructions provide you guidelines for preparing papers for Journal of
Technology and Operations Management (JTOM). Use this document as a template
and as an instruction set. Abstract should be in fully italicized text, not exceeding 200
words.
Manuscripts submitted to JTOM must be original work that has not been published or
under consideration for publication elsewhere. The journal welcomes submissions
written in either English or Bahasa Melayu. Manuscripts should be no more than 10
pages in length inclusive of tables, figures, illustrations, and references. All
submissions will be double blind peer reviewed.

Key words: about three to six key words separated by commas

INTRODUCTION

When you submit your paper print it in one-column format, including figures and
tables. In addition, designate one author as the “corresponding author”. This is the
author to whom proofs of the paper will be sent. Proofs are sent to the corresponding
author only.

PAGE SIZE AND LAYOUT

Set your page as A4, width 210, height 297 and margins as follows:
 Left Margin – 3.81 cm (1.5 inch)
 Right Margin - 2.54 cm (1 inch)
 Top Margin - 2.54 cm (1 inch)
 Bottom Margin - 2.54 cm (1 inch)
 Font in Times New Roman
 Font size of 12 for all fonts in the paper.
 Format the page as one column
 Single Line Spacing
 Two line step spacing between main headings while one line step spacing within
 sub-headings.

TITLE, AUTHORS, BODY PARAGRAPHS, SECTIONS HEADINGS AND

REFERENCES

Title and authors

The title of the paper is centered 17.8 mm (0.67") below the top of the page in 12
point font and in all caps. The title should be bold using Times New Roman font.
Right below the title (separated by two line step spacing) are the names of the authors.
The font size for the authors is 12pt. Also, the author affiliations and corresponding
email shall be in 12 pt but italic.

Body paragraphs
The main text for your paragraphs should be 12pt font. All body paragraphs should be
single line spacing with no numbering. Two line step spaces should be given between
each main heading while one line step space within each paragraphs and sub-heading.

Figures
Place illustrations (figures, hypotheses, drawings, and photographs) throughout the
paper at the places where they are first discussed in the text, rather than at the end of
the paper. Number illustrations sequentially (but number tables separately). Place the
illustration numbers and caption under the illustration in 12 pt font. Do not allow
illustrations to extend into the margins. If your figure has two parts, include the labels
“(a)” and “(b)”.

Inventory location

Inventory ownership
VMI performance
Visibility of demand Service performance
Cost performance

Replenishment decisions

Inventory control limits

Figure 1
Research framework of VMI performance

The following hypotheses are proposed:

H1: Inventory locationhas a positive relationship with service performance of VMI.

H2: Inventory ownershiphas a positive relationship with service performance of VMI.
H3: Visibility of demandhas a positive relationship with service performance of VMI.
H4: Replenishment decisions have a positive relationship with service performance of
Tables
Place table titles above the tables.

Table 1
Cronbach’s alpha scores for variables.

Variables No. of Items Cronbach’s alpha

Service performance 7 0.873
Cost performance 7 0.897
Level of demand visibility 8 0.892
Inventory ownership 3 0.800
Replenishment decisions 4 0.777
Inventory location 3 0.641
Inventory control limits 4 0.663

Main and Sub-Headings

Section headings come in several varieties:
1. Main headings: HEADING All caps, bond and should be center text
2. Frist Sub-heading: Heading Statement format, bond and should be left text
aligned
3. Second Sub-heading: Heading statement format, italic and should be left text
aligned

References
APA sixth edition referencing style is adopted. The references should be arranged
aphetically following the journal style. Please note that the references at the end of
this document are in the preferred referencing style. Please ensure that the provided
references are complete with all the details and also cited inside the manuscript
(example: page numbers, year of publication, publisher’s name etc.).

EQUATIONS

If you are using Word, use either the Microsoft Equation Editor or the MathType add-
on (http://www.mathtype.com) for equations in your paper (Insert | Object | Create
New | Microsoft Equation or MathType Equation). “Float over text” should not be
selected.
Number equations consecutively with equation numbers in parentheses flush with
the right margin, as in (1). First use the equation editor to create the equation. Then
select the “Equation” markup style. Press the tab key and write the equation number
in parentheses.
 P K
E    ( opk ) 2 (1)
p 1 k 1
Proofs should end with a box.

REFERENCES

Aichmayr, M. (2000). DC mart: who manages inventory in a value chain?

Transportation and Distribution, 41(10), 60–64

Cetinkaya, S., & Lee, C. Y. (2000). Stock Replenishment and Shipment Scheduling
for Vendor-Managed inventory. Management Science, 46(2), 217–232.

Kaipia, R., Holmström, J., & Tanskanen, K. (2002). VMI: What are you losing if you
let your customer place orders? Production Planning & Control, 13(1), 17–25.

Kulp, S. C., Lee, H. L., & Ofek, E. (2004). Manufacturer benefits from information
integration with retail customers. Management Science, 50(4), 431–444.

Tyan, J., & Wee, H. (2003). Vendor managed inventory: a survey of the Taiwanese
grocery industry, Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management, 9, 11–18.

Wild, T. (2002). Best Practice in Inventory Management (2nd ed.). New York:
Butterworth-Heinemann.

Yao, Y. & Dresner, M. (2008). The inventory value of information sharing, continuous
replenishment and VMI. Transportation Research, Part E, 44, 361–378.
Appendix 4
Final Report Format

General requirement:

Titles must be in ALL CAPS. Report should include the following information:

BPMG3123 [NAME OF STUDENT] 2015

The report should comply with the following formats:

1. Cover of the report

2. Information on spine of the report

3. Front pages of the report (title & submission for award, declaration, dedication,
acknowledgment, list of contents, list of figures, list of tables and list of
abbreviations)
4. Structure of the report
 Cover of report

UNDERSTANDING THE IMPLICATION OF

GREEN TECHNOLOGY IN Times

New
WAREHOUSEING: THE CASE OF 3PLs Roman, 16pt

JABA LEE KING

 Times
New
Roman,
16pt

SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT & LOGISTICS

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Times

New
Roman,
14pt
UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA 2015

Times
New
Roman,
16pt
 Page (ii) of report: Declaration

I declare that this report is my own work and effort, where other sources of
information presented in this report they have been duly acknowledged.”

………………………………
Signature : …………….
………………………………
Name of author : …………….
………………………………
Date : …………….
 Page (iii) of report:
Dedication

For my beloved Mum and Dad

 Page (iii) of report: Acknowledgements

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The author wish to express her sincere appreciation to the project supervisor, Associate
Professor Dr Godiva Peele, for her exceptional guidance and endless motivation
throughout the entire course of this project.

The contributions and cooperation from the Department of Logistics, UUM Alumni
Office and UUM College of Business is greatly appreciated.

The author also wishes to thank all respondents and companies who have been involved
directly and indirectly in the completion of this project.
 Page (iv) of report: Abstract (English)

ABSTRACT

One of the most distinguishing features of our current environment is the speed of
technological change. Technology has become an integral part of civilization and there are
constant search for ways to better manipulate technology at daily basis. More emphasis is
given to understanding not just the physical aspects of technology but also the ‘soft’ side of
technology especially in acquiring, developing and commercializing a technology to its full
potential. For an industry to be competitive, the need for pertinent technological and
managerial education for all managers is imperative. This research has explored the
suitability of BBA Logistics and Transportation (HONs) programme content offered by
Universiti Utara Malaysia to five job areas in the construction industry; regulatory agencies,
supply network firms, project-based firms, users, and technical support organizations.
Quantitative methods were applied to determine whether the existing courses in
construction technology electives could provide sufficient knowledge to enable the
graduates function effectively in the construction industry. Findings from this research can
be used to enhance the current course content for construction electives courses in the
Faculty of Technology Management through adding necessary skills and new knowledge.
 Page (v) of report: List of
LIST OF CONTENTS contents
 Page (vi) of report: List of tables
LIST OF TABLES
 Page (vii) of report: List of figures
LIST OF FIGURES
 Page (vii) of report: List of abbreviations
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
STRUCTURE OF REPORT

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW

3.0 METHODOLOGY

4.0 FINDINGS/ DATA ANALYSIS

5.0 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

REFERENCES / BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES