Об этом курсе: Have you ever wondered how goods get delivered to us so quickly as soon as we order them? One word: Logistics! In this introductory Supply Chain Logistics course, I will take you on a journey to this fascinating backbone of global trade. We cover the three major building blocks of logistics networks: transportation, warehousing, and inventory. After completing this course, you will be able to differentiate the advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transportation. You will understand what goes into designing and setting up a warehousing facility. Finally, you will be able to select the options that enable you to develop logistics networks, that minimize costs and deliver top customer service. This is an introductory course designed to provide you with a start on your learning journey in logistics. You do not need to have any background in logistics, but it would be beneficial if you had a basic understanding of business concepts. Join me and we will learn together about logistics!
Для кого этот курс: This introductory course is designed for three particular audiences. First, those of you who are exploring a career in Supply Chain Management, but lack the any background. This course will provide you with a general overview of the field of logistics. Second, this course might be valuable for those of you who are working with people in logistics and want to understand their daily challenges better. Third, for those of you who are fascinated by how the products, services, and information are moved and stored in a complex global logistics network.
Преподаватели: Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Supply Chain Management
| Основные сведения | Курс 1 из 5 — Supply Chain Management Specialization |
| Уровень | Начинающий |
| Выполнение | 4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week |
| Язык | English, Субтитры: Vietnamese, Greek, German |
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- Lecture: Is this course for me?
- Demande de discussion: What are you looking to learn from this course?
- Видео: Moving Freight over the Road
- Lecture: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Moving Freight over the Road
- Demande de discussion: What characteristics make truck the ideal mode of transportation for many goods?
- Видео: Motor Carriers
- Lecture: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Motor Carriers
- Видео: Flying Freight
- Lecture: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Flying Freight
- Demande de discussion: Types of Goods moved on planes
- Видео: Air Carriers
- Lecture: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Air Carriers
- Quiz pour s'exercer: Air Freight Assessment
- Видео: Containers on a Train
- Lecture: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information on Containers on a Train
- Demande de discussion: Goods on rail?
- Видео: Express Delivery
- Lecture: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information on Express Delivery
- Lecture: Express Delivery Firms Background
- Demande de discussion: Express Delivery Firms
- Lecture: Comparison of Transportation Modes
- Demande de discussion: Features of warehouses
- Видео: How should we design a warehouse?
- Demande de discussion: New technology in warehouses
- Lecture: Warehousing Best Practices
- Видео: How much inventory do we need?
- Demande de discussion: Cost of Inventory
- Видео: When to order inventory?
- Lecture: The Square Root Law
- Demande de discussion: Logistics Facilities
- Видео: Factors Influencing Logistics Networks
- Demande de discussion: Economic Environment for Logistics
- Видео: Striving for Logistics Customer Service
- Lecture: Logistics Networks Best Practices
Chaque cours fonctionne comme un manuel interactif en proposant des vidéos préenregistrées, des quiz et des projets.
Connectez-vous à des milliers d'autres étudiants et débattez sur des idées, discutez le contenu du cours et obtenez de l'aide pour en maîtriser les concepts.
Obtenez une reconnaissance officielle pour votre travail et partagez votre réussite avec vos amis, vos collègues et vos employeurs.
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It was a fun experience, However, Quizzes and Assignments should be graded by instructors!
Very important course. It's really necessary for career.
I love this course !!!
& I am willing to finish Harder Just as I am willing to have anew career Path.
Lectures are well presented and the lecture summary is very helpful.
The forum is focused on course topics.