Reflection on the past 13 week workshop learning By Li Kai Ching, Tommy (52610371)

After 13 weeks, I learn a lot in this special course and really appreciate the work Sandy has done. From designing course work to approaching companies for site visit, those things can give me and my classmate a better learning content in this course.

For me, visiting a company is a very useful method for learning, as the things I saw in those companies like Kerry logistics, TAL, Yakult and HIT, are very special and practical. It is difficult for a student to visit those reputable companies and understand their operation. Also, their staff would have a presentation to introduce their company and I could listen the sharing of their senior workers sometimes. The knowledge learnt from those visit is hard to find it in books. Those site visits really broadened my horizons and inspired me a lot. I really appreciate those precious opportunities to go to those companies for learning.

Moreover, the case studies were a decent way for me to learn and consolidate not only logistics knowledge, but also business knowledge. They provided another channel for me to approach logistics. For example, I read the teaching materials and browse on internet to answer questions during class time. It is different from classical methods, like studying notes, as I can learn from different dimensions. Also, those cases are leaders in their business area. There are many things I can discover in their business operation. In addition, the questions of those case studies guided me to think and learn through those companies. It is because I might miss some important part but the questions would lead me to the main points or crucial area.

Last but not least, the course design is good for learning in a comfortable and effective environment. As examination may give huge pressure to some students, they might learn by rote. They could forget those stuffs easily after examination, so it might not be an effective learning measure. However, this course included inside and outside classroom activities. I think it is a good combination for learning as I can learn from different aspects. They offered different kinds of knowledge. They can bring out a decent result that is why it is a good combination. Furthermore, without examination, I can learn in a less pressure environment. It is more effective for me to acquire knowledge. Therefore I really appreciate the design of this course.

There only one drawback for attending this lesson was that the lesson time was quite early. It was hard to get up so early. But it could be another type of training. In overall, I was enjoy attending this course.