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• Supply Chain Management: This unit helps students understand the complexities of managing supply chains, including procurement, inventory management, and logistics operations. It also covers the role of technology in supply chain management and the importance of sustainability.
• International Trade and Transport: This unit explores the principles of international trade, including tariffs, quotas, and other trade restrictions. It also covers the different modes of transport, such as air, land, and sea, and their respective advantages and disadvantages.
• Logistics and Operations Management: This unit focuses on the planning, organization, and control of logistics operations, including inventory management, warehousing, and transportation. It also covers the use of technology, such as transportation management systems, to optimize logistics operations.
• Global Sourcing and Procurement: This unit examines the principles of global sourcing and procurement, including the selection of suppliers, negotiation of contracts, and management of supplier relationships. It also covers the use of e-sourcing tools and other technologies to streamline procurement processes.
• Transport Management: This unit covers the planning, organization, and control of transport operations, including the selection of modes of transport, route planning, and the management of transport costs. It also covers the use of technology, such as transport management systems, to optimize transport operations.
• Risk Management in Logistics: This unit focuses on the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks in logistics operations, including supply chain disruptions, transportation accidents, and cargo theft. It also covers the use of risk management tools and techniques, such as scenario planning and contingency planning.
• International Logistics and Trade Compliance: This unit explores the complexities of international logistics and trade compliance, including customs procedures, export controls, and trade agreements. It also covers the use of technology, such as trade compliance software, to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Strategic Management in Logistics: This unit focuses on the strategic management of logistics operations, including the development of logistics strategies, the selection of logistics metrics, and the management of logistics performance. It also covers the use of technology, such as business intelligence tools, to support strategic decision-making.
• Global Distribution and Warehousing: This unit examines the principles of global distribution and warehousing, including the selection of warehouse locations, the design of warehouse operations, and the management of inventory levels. It also covers the use of technology, such as warehouse management systems, to optimize warehouse operations.
• Sustainability in Logistics: This unit focuses on the importance of sustainability in logistics operations, including the reduction of carbon emissions, the use of renewable energy sources, and the implementation of sustainable supply chain practices. It also covers the use of technology, such as sustainability metrics and reporting tools, to measure and report on sustainability performance.