School Of BusinessRetail Buying and LogisticsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200687.2
Discipline: BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Students are expected to have gained an introductory knowledge of retailing.
Equivalent Units
200642 - Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
About this Unit
This unit introduces the student to the ‘back end’ of retail. Students will appreciate the importance of buying and the impact supply of merchandise has on the performance of retail establishments. Strategic sourcing and supplier relationships will be discussed. Students will also analyse the financial impact of buying and explore various costing models.