PROJECT CARGO MANAGEMENT EDUCATION: INTEGRATING LOGISTIQUEST BOARDGAME INTO TPT555 TO ENHANCE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of LogistiQuest, a board game designed to enhance learning in project cargo management and logistics. The game integrates logistics concepts such as route planning, resource allocation, crisis management, and strategic decision-making in an interactive and structured manner. A quantitative research approach was employed, involving 73 students from undergraduate cargo project management courses (TPT555). After gameplay sessions, participants completed a structured survey to assess engagement, conceptual understanding, and perceptions of the game's educational value. The findings indicate that LogistiQuest effectively enhances student learning, particularly in route planning, risk mitigation strategies, and key performance indicators. The game also promotes critical thinking through SWOT-based strategy and crisis management, allowing students to experience real-world logistics challenges. Although sustainability objectives were less frequently cited as a key learning outcome, the game’s SDG-aligned mechanics helped raise awareness of eco-friendly logistics practices. This study highlights the potential of gamification in logistics education, demonstrating that board games can serve as engaging and effective tools for reinforcing logistics concepts. LogistiQuest can complement traditional teaching methods by providing an experiential learning approach to supply chain and project cargo management. Future research could expand the study to a larger sample size, apply the game in different educational contexts, and compare its effectiveness with other teaching methodologies.