Global Supply Chain Management

Catalog description

This course is designed to increase the understanding of the management of flows of materials/goods, information and resources in a Global Logistics and Supply Chain (GLSC). The topics covered include supplier selection, procurement, production/outsourcing, transportation, warehousing, material handling, distribution, risk management, information and technology, financial management, sustainability, reverse logistics etc. in the context of global supply chain environment. Import/export as well as third party logistics (3PL), documentation, customs procedures, government regulations and free trade zones (FTZ) are also reviewed.