Principles of Global Logistics Management
Discover the key concepts of a global distribution network, including the physical characteristics of goods.
Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
3 hours
Principles of Global Logistics Management
Explore logistics and supply chains, and the issues created by globalisation
On this course, you will identify and explore the issues shaping global logistics in the world today. You will have the opportunity to define logistics and supply chains and address the importance of the physical characteristics of goods.
Throughout this course, you will evaluate the influence of inventory, outsourcing and trade blocks on global networks. You will also discuss and assess, in detail, the problems caused by this increasing globalisation.
What topics will you cover?
Week 1
- Defining logistics and supply chains
- The supply chain river
- Elements of logistics
- Physical characteristics: how does this shape logistics?
- Compare coal and diamonds, or ladders and clothing, or gold and ammonium nitrate
Week 2
- What is shaping global logistics? Globalisation, inventory reduction, outsourcing and supply chain complexity
- Recognise the key global trade blocks and the movement of trade internationally
- Critically evaluate globalisation and the problems it can cause
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...
- Identify what shapes the global logistics market
- Recognise physical characteristics of goods
- Critically evaluate the effect of physical characteristics on logistics networks
- Analyse the role of global trade blocks
- Discuss the effect of global trade blocks on logistics movements
- Consider the imbalance of trade, effect of protectionism, is free trade a dream?
- Assess complexity of global supply chains
- Evaluate inventory centralisation and the transport cost/inventory trade-off
- Recognise the rise of outsourcing to the logistics service provider
Who is the course for?
This course is for business professionals aiming to improve their logistics, supply chain or distribution skills.
Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.
Who will you learn with?
Nick Wright is a Senior Fellow of the HEA and a Fellow of the CILT with over 30 years' experience in global logistics senior management roles in Europe and the USA.
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
1992Location
Coventry
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