PR-512

Principles of Transportation and Logistics

This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of the principles of transportation of material and how it influences decisions made by companies, both from the standpoint of users of transportation (shippers) and carrier management. Topics include: Transportation Modes and Deregulation; Buying Transportation Services; Customer Services; Logistics Information Systems; Inventory Concepts: Inventory Management: Safety Stock and Inventory Systems, Inbound Logistics and Packaging; Warehouse Operations and Stores; Just-In-Time Systems: Supply Chain Management and Strategic Logistics.

Credit Hours

45

Min. Grade

0%