SCM 450 - Logistics and Transportation

Description:
Logistics activities associated with warehousing and distribution of materials, sub-assemblies and finished good. Transportation mode and service assessment, selection, economics, policy and governmental regulation. Carrier selection and management.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: (BUS 221 and ECON 201 and admission to a College of Business major); OR (BUS 221 and ECON 201 and declaration of a Supply Chain Management minor); OR (Declaration of Supply Chain Management certificate and permission of department chair) OR (admission to a College of Business Graduate Program); OR (BUS 221 and ECON 201 and admission to the Integrated Energy Management Program).

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome	Activity (optional)	Assessment
Describe the activities most commonly associated with logistics and transportation processes in firms.		Examinations and assignments
Compute and interpret common performance measures associated with transportation and inventory management		Examinations and assignments
Distinguish among the capabilities, operating requirements and costs of the various transportation modes and warehousing options.		Examinations and assignments
Choose the most effective operations configuration among alternatives based on tradeoffs related to transportation modes, inventory options, customer service requirements and financial goals.		Examinations and assignments
Rate the best facility locations based on quantitative and qualitative characteristics associated with logistics and transportation activities		Examinations and assignments
Explain the purpose and requirements associated with various forms of logistics and transportation documentation		Examinations and assignments
Describe the different types of systems used for managing logistics and transportation processes more effectively		Examinations and assignments
Assess how logistics and transportations decisions and tradeoffs will change when considering larger supply chain related objectives.		Examinations and assignments
Calculate inventory and distribution requirements needed to achieve specific service objectives.		Examinations and assignments