Informações sobre o curso: 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!

Para quem é direcionado este curso: 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.

Desenvolvido por: Rutgers — Universidade Estadual de Nova Jérsei

Ministrado por: Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Department of Supply Chain Management

Informações básicas	Curso 1 de 5 no Supply Chain Management Specialization
Nível	Básico
Compromisso	4 weeks of study, 2-3 hours/week
Idioma	English, Legendas: Vietnamese, Greek, German
Como ser aprovado	Seja aprovado em todas as tarefas para concluir o curso.
Classificação do usuário	4.7 estrelas Classificação média do usuário 4.7Veja o que os aprendizes disseram

Programa

SEMANA 1

Transportation

Welcome to the exciting world of logistics! We are going to start by taking a look at transportation. But before we get there, I would like to introduce you to myself. We will cover the different modes of transportation: motor freight, air freight, intermodal, and express delivery. After completing this module, you'll be able to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of different transportation modes. Furthermore, you will demonstrate how transportation systems use different modes to facilitate the efficient movement of goods from origin to destination. Lastly, you will be able to recognize what transportation modes were used by a shipping company just by looking at the tracking statement.

7 videos, 9 leituras, 1 teste para praticar

Leyendo: Is this course for me?
Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: What are you looking to learn from this course?
Vídeo: Moving Freight over the Road
Leyendo: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Moving Freight over the Road
Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: What characteristics make truck the ideal mode of transportation for many goods?
Vídeo: Motor Carriers
Leyendo: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Motor Carriers
Vídeo: Flying Freight
Leyendo: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Flying Freight
Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Types of Goods moved on planes
Vídeo: Air Carriers
Leyendo: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Air Carriers
Cuestionario de práctica: Air Freight Assessment
Vídeo: Containers on a Train
Leyendo: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information on Containers on a Train
Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Goods on rail?
Vídeo: Express Delivery
Leyendo: Objectives, Summary, and Further Information on Express Delivery
Leyendo: Express Delivery Firms Background
Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Express Delivery Firms
Leyendo: Comparison of Transportation Modes

Nota atribuída: Motor Freight Assessment

Nota atribuída: Transportation Assignment

SEMANA 2

Warehousing and Inventory Management

This module introduces you to warehousing and inventory management. After completing this module, you will be able to design your of warehousing facility. You will also understand the different types of inventory and why they are important to ensure customers can find the products they are looking for.

4 videos, 1 leituras

Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Features of warehouses
Vídeo: How should we design a warehouse?
Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: New technology in warehouses
Leyendo: Warehousing Best Practices
Vídeo: How much inventory do we need?
Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Cost of Inventory
Vídeo: When to order inventory?

Nota atribuída: Lay out your own Warehouse

Nota atribuída: Inventory Assessment

SEMANA 3

Logistics Network

This module builds on the previously covered building blocks of logistics networks and reviews the implications of putting together a logistics network. After completing this module, you will be ready to tackle the final exam and able to design your own logistics network and understand the implications of logistics decisions on the overall satisfaction of our customers.

3 videos, 1 leituras

Leyendo: The Square Root Law
Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Logistics Facilities
Vídeo: Factors Influencing Logistics Networks
Cuadro de aviso de la discusión: Economic Environment for Logistics
Vídeo: Striving for Logistics Customer Service

Nota atribuída: Logistics Customer Service

SEMANA 4

Final Exam

This module builds on the previously covered transportation, warehousing, and inventory. You will be able to appreciate the implications of putting together a logistics network. Furthermore, you will put all of the things into practice that we covered in the previous weeks. After completing this module, you will have shown that you master the basics of logistics and are able to design your own logistics network.

1 leituras

Leyendo: Logistics Networks Best Practices

Nota atribuída: Build a Logistics Network

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Trabajo del curso

Cada curso es como un libro de texto interactivo, con videos pregrabados, cuestionarios y proyectos.

Ayuda de tus compañeros

Conéctate con miles de estudiantes y debate ideas y materiales del curso, y obtén ayuda para dominar los conceptos.

Certificados

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Desenvolvedores

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