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Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management: An Introduction

Develop a clear understanding of the key concepts of logistics, supply chain management and associated performance metrics.

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  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    8 hours
Overview
Requirements

Explore logistics, supply chain management, and how to measure their performance

This introductory short course provides you with the opportunity to learn the history and key concepts of modern logistics, and how it relates to supply chain management.

Green logistics and building a sustainable supply chain are introduced, as are the seven ‘Rs’ of logistics and the elements of Grant’s logistics model. You will have the chance to explore the main performance factors, as well as what performance metrics do and why they are important, including measures, metrics and KPIs, and how they are used in supply chain management.

What topics will you cover?

  • The history and applications of logistics.
  • The 7 ‘Rs’ of logistics.
  • The elements and components of logistics.
  • Why metrics are an important element of logistics and supply chain.
  • How metrics are defined.
  • How to choose the best metrics for your logistic needs.
  • What are some of the supply chain performance metrics?
  • SCOR model for supply chain strategic decisions.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Explain the history and development of logistics, models and applications
  • Discuss the fundamentals of supply chain management and the relationship with logistics
  • Explain logistics and supply chain performance metrics and a key improvement model

Who is the course for?

Students studying MSc International Business Management.

Aspiring managers wanting to work in business and management careers in multinational organisations, management consultancies, government organisations or management education and training.

Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992

  • Location

    Coventry

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