Global Logistics (LMGT)

This course is a systems approach to managing activities associated with traffic transportation, inventory management and control, warehouse, packaging, order processing, and materials handling.

This course introduces the concepts and principles of materials management to include inventory control and forecasting activities.

This course is an overview of the principles and practices of transportation and its role in the distribution process. Emphasis on the physical transportation systems involved in the United States as well as on global distribution systems. Topics include carrier responsibilities and services, freight classifications, rates, tariffs, and public policy and regulations. Also includes logistical geography and the development of skills to solve logistical transportation problems and issues.

This course emphasizes physical distribution and total supply chain management. It includes warehouse operations management, hardware and software operations, bar codes, organization effectiveness, just-in-time manufacturing, continuous replenishment, and third-party issues.

This is a study of the basic economic principles and concepts applicable to transportation and distribution.

This course covers the identification of the principles and practices involved in international distribution systems including the multinational corporation. Attention to global strategic planning, production, supply, manpower/labor, geography, business communications, cultural, political, and legal issues affecting global distribution and firm/host relationships.