#BU-04-41 Introduction to International Logistics
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- Course level: All Levels
About Course
Coventry UniversityDescription
Explore the opportunities and challenges involved in international logistics
On this course, you will have the opportunity to define and improve your knowledge around the process of international logistics.
You will consider the main concepts and activities of international logistics and discover the potential advantages and risks of logistics management across borders.
You will also have the chance to learn how to ensure logistics quality and evaluate quality as a logistical objective and requirement.
What topics will you cover?
- Introduction to the program
- Introduction to logistics
- Logistics concepts
- Main activities and elements within logistics
- Effects of international trade on international logistics
- Advantages and disadvantages associated with international logistics
- Elements that constitute customer value in logistics
- Quality and how to evaluate it
- Customer service and why it is important
Who will you learn with?
Dr. Mahdi Bashiri is an assistant professor of Business Analytics in Coventry University. His area of expertise is Supply Chain Network Design and Operations Research.
Dr. Hossein Zarei is a lecturer in Business Strategy at Coventry Business School. His research addresses sustainability issues in humanitarian supply chains.
Who developed the course?
Coventry secured gold in the UK Government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and is University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.
What Will I Learn?
- Define international logistics
- Analyse the main activities and elements within logistics
- Assess the advantages and disadvantages relating to international logistics
- Recognise the quality definition as a part of logistics requirements
Topics for this course
Overview of logistics
Defining logistics
History of logistics
7Rs of logistics
Importance of logistics
Main activities and elements
International trade and international logistics
It has broaden my knowledge about supply chain, although the course is wide but very interesting.
All concepts and definitions are totally satisfied and given an introduction to the supply chain process.
This was a very organised and well detailed course. I have aquired great knowldge that i am going put to practice.
It was well structured and helped me get a thorough knowledge about Supply Chain Management & Logistics.
Material Includes
- Official Certificate
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Target Audience
- This course is designed for business professionals looking to develop their understanding of international logistics and its concepts.
- Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.