About this course: 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!
Who is this class for: 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.
Taught by: Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Supply Chain Management
| Basic Info | Course 1 of 5 in the Supply Chain Management Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Greek |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
| User Ratings |
- Video: The Importance of Logistics
- Reading: Is this course for me?
- Discussion Prompt: What are you looking to learn from this course?
- Video: Moving Freight over the Road
- Reading: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Moving Freight over the Road
- Discussion Prompt: What characteristics make truck the ideal mode of transportation for many goods?
- Video: Motor Carriers
- Reading: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Motor Carriers
- Video: Flying Freight
- Reading: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Flying Freight
- Discussion Prompt: Types of Goods moved on planes
- Video: Air Carriers
- Reading: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Air Carriers
- Practice Quiz: Air Freight Assessment
- Video: Containers on a Train
- Reading: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information on Containers on a Train
- Discussion Prompt: Goods on rail?
- Video: Express Delivery
- Reading: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information on Express Delivery
- Reading: Express Delivery Firms Background
- Discussion Prompt: Express Delivery Firms
- Reading: Comparison of Transportation Modes
- Video: Why do companies need warehouses?
- Discussion Prompt: Features of warehouses
- Video: How should we design a warehouse?
- Discussion Prompt: New technology in warehouses
- Reading: Warehousing Best Practices
- Video: How much inventory do we need?
- Discussion Prompt: Cost of Inventory
- Video: When to order inventory?
- Video: Facilities: How many and where?
- Reading: The Square Root Law
- Discussion Prompt: Logistics Facilities
- Video: Factors Influencing Logistics Networks
- Discussion Prompt: Economic Environment for Logistics
- Video: Striving for Logistics Customer Service
- Reading: Logistics Networks Best Practices
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There was an outstanding learning. it helped me building my concept from scratch.
Excellent content within this course enabling one to understand the strategy behind the building of a logistics network.
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JP
This course really helped me to learn all the basics. It is really helpful for who are planning to do master's or who wants to pursue a career in Supply chain logistics. Thanks to professor for making it really easy for us to learn.