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!
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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 (Total 15 min), 9 readings, 3 quizzes
7개의 동영상
Moving Freight over the Road3m
Motor Carriers1m
Flying Freight2m
Air Carriers1m
Containers on a Train2m
Express Delivery2m
9개의 읽기 자료
Is this course for me?10m
Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Moving Freight over the Road5m
Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Motor Carriers5m
Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Flying Freight5m
Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Air Carriers5m
Objectives, Summary, and Further Information on Containers on a Train5m
Objectives, Summary, and Further Information on Express Delivery5m
Express Delivery Firms Background10m
Comparison of Transportation Modes5m
2개 연습문제
Motor Freight Assessment8m
Air Freight Assessment6m
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2완료하는 데 3시간 필요
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 (Total 14 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
4개의 동영상
How should we design a warehouse?3m
How much inventory do we need?3m
When to order inventory?2m
1개의 읽기 자료
Warehousing Best Practices15m
1개 연습문제
Inventory Assessment8m
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3완료하는 데 24분 필요
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 (Total 10 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3개의 동영상
Factors Influencing Logistics Networks3m
Striving for Logistics Customer Service3m
1개의 읽기 자료
The Square Root Law5m
1개 연습문제
Logistics Customer Service5m
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4완료하는 데 3시간 필요
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 reading, 1 quiz
1개의 읽기 자료
Logistics Networks Best Practices5m
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This course was well organized, provided necessary learning materials, and hands-on learning experiences. I would highly recommend this course to others interested in learning supply chain logistics.
The course is very nice; the assignments are awesome and will seriously improve your skills.\n\nCourse is very practical and will help you get new insights in the field of supply chain management.
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Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Supply Chain Management
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This specialization is an introduction to the fascinating world of Supply Chain Management. When you complete the Supply Chain Management Specialization you will have a richer understanding of the complexities that companies are facing in today's global networked economy.
The specialization is for you, if: 1. you are looking to start a career in Supply Chain Management, but lack the basic background; 2. you are working with people in Supply Chain Management and want to understand their daily challenges better; 3. you are fascinated by how the global economy is linked together by the flow of products, information, and finances.
The Supply Chain Management Specialization is made up of four basic courses in logistics, operations, planning, and sourcing, followed by a capstone course in Supply Chain Management Strategy. The Supply Chain Logistics course will cover transportation, warehousing and inventory, and logistics network design. The Supply Chain Operations course covers techniques used to optimize flow and focuses specifically on Six Sigma quality and Lean practices. In the Supply Chain Planning course you will master different forecasting approaches. The Supply Chain Sourcing course deals with different techniques that help you create lasting and productive supplier relationships. Finally, in the capstone course on Supply Chain Management Strategy you will solve a real-life business case.
Join me as we enter the exciting field of Supply Chain Management!
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