Logistics and International Trade

Catalog description

The course deals about managing and coordinating this global web of physical and information flows to remain competitive in a turbulent and changing marketplace. This globalization of supply chain continues apace there is a growing skills and skill gap for the availability of workforce with the knowledge and experience. This course also concentrates on the best practices that can be adopted in logistics to yield cost reduction and value addition. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the complexities of global trade, its impact on logistics, and key areas of concern for international logistics managers. Key topics are investigated such as: warehousing and materials handling, financial inflows involved in a supply chain, sustainability, risk management and supply chain security. The logistics and international trade program provides the knowledge needed by individuals to work within the global supply chain, helping to facilitate the movement of goods between countries. Students gain an understanding of the principles, practices and terminology of international trade logistics.