Supply Chain Logistics

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

Supply Chain Logistics

This course is part of Supply Chain Management Specialization

Instructor: Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

11,690 reviews

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No prior experience required

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1 week at 10 hours a week

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Have you ever wondered how goods get delivered to us so quickly as soon as we order them? One word: Logistics! In this introductory Supply Chain Logistics course, I will take you on a journey to this fascinating backbone of global trade. We cover the three major building blocks of logistics networks: transportation, warehousing, and inventory. After completing this course, you will be able to differentiate the advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transportation. You will understand what goes into designing and setting up a warehousing facility. Finally, you will be able to select the options that enable you to develop logistics networks, that minimize costs and deliver top customer service. This is an introductory course designed to provide you with a start on your learning journey in logistics. You do not need to have any background in logistics, but it would be beneficial if you had a basic understanding of business concepts. Join me and we will learn together about logistics!

Welcome to the exciting world of logistics! We are going to start by taking a look at transportation. But before we get there, I would like to introduce you to myself. We will cover the different modes of transportation: motor freight, air freight, intermodal, and express delivery. After completing this module, you'll be able to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of different transportation modes. Furthermore, you will demonstrate how transportation systems use different modes to facilitate the efficient movement of goods from origin to destination. Lastly, you will be able to recognize what transportation modes were used by a shipping company just by looking at the tracking statement.

What's included

7 videos9 readings2 assignments1 peer review5 discussion prompts

7 videosTotal 15 minutes

The Importance of Logistics1 minute
Moving Freight over the Road3 minutes
Motor Carriers2 minutes
Flying Freight2 minutes
Air Carriers2 minutes
Containers on a Train2 minutes
Express Delivery3 minutes

9 readingsTotal 55 minutes

Is this course for me?10 minutes
Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Moving Freight over the Road5 minutes
Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Motor Carriers5 minutes
Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Flying Freight5 minutes
Objectives, Summary, and Further Information about Air Carriers5 minutes
Objectives, Summary, and Further Information on Containers on a Train5 minutes
Objectives, Summary, and Further Information on Express Delivery5 minutes
Express Delivery Firms Background10 minutes
Comparison of Transportation Modes5 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 14 minutes

Air Freight Assessment6 minutes
Motor Freight Assessment8 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Transportation Assignment120 minutes

5 discussion promptsTotal 32 minutes

What are you looking to learn from this course?2 minutes
What characteristics make truck the ideal mode of transportation for many goods?5 minutes
Types of Goods moved on planes5 minutes
Goods on rail?10 minutes
Express Delivery Firms10 minutes

This module introduces you to warehousing and inventory management. After completing this module, you will be able to design your of warehousing facility. You will also understand the different types of inventory and why they are important to ensure customers can find the products they are looking for.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 peer review3 discussion prompts

4 videosTotal 14 minutes

Why do companies need warehouses?5 minutes
How should we design a warehouse?3 minutes
How much inventory do we need?3 minutes
When to order inventory?3 minutes

1 readingTotal 20 minutes

Warehousing Best Practices20 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 8 minutes

Inventory Assessment8 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 120 minutes

Lay out your own Warehouse120 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 12 minutes

Features of warehouses5 minutes
New technology in warehouses5 minutes
Cost of Inventory2 minutes

This module builds on the previously covered building blocks of logistics networks and reviews the implications of putting together a logistics network. After completing this module, you will be ready to tackle the final exam and able to design your own logistics network and understand the implications of logistics decisions on the overall satisfaction of our customers.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment2 discussion prompts

3 videosTotal 10 minutes

Facilities: How many and where?3 minutes
Factors Influencing Logistics Networks4 minutes
Striving for Logistics Customer Service4 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

The Square Root Law5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Logistics Customer Service5 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 12 minutes

Logistics Facilities10 minutes
Economic Environment for Logistics2 minutes

This module builds on the previously covered transportation, warehousing, and inventory. You will be able to appreciate the implications of putting together a logistics network. Furthermore, you will put all of the things into practice that we covered in the previous weeks. After completing this module, you will have shown that you master the basics of logistics and are able to design your own logistics network.

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1 reading1 peer review

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Rudolf Leuschner, Ph.D.

Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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I thought the instructor did an excellent job of making this clear and interesting. I enjoyed the humor he used at times and that he traveled to actual locations for some videos. I did learn a lot!

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This course is nothing short of exceptional. Very thorough in its delivery, but also be ready for the drilling. It's not a stroll in the park, that much I can say. However, it was all worthwhile.

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Very informative! the assignments are discussed before performing, supportive and responsive community. Very entertaining professor with real life references in the video lectures. Highly recommended

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