21st Century International Logistics: Supply Chain Management - IIEI-202

Course Description: An in-depth examination of the major issues and practical concerns confronting the 21st century global logistics specialist serve as the basis for this course. This course builds on the foundation knowledge gained in the Exporting/Importing Environment course while focusing on the detailed specifics of global supply chain management, including logistics regulations, current state-of-the-art technological processes, the current logistics problem set and procedures that are common among all nations.

Prerequisite: Exporting/ Importing Environment course (IIEI-201) suggested, but not required.

Course Credit: 3 Credit Hours

Major Course Topics & Course Outcomes

As a result of the group and individual activities included in this course, the student will acquire the following knowledge and skills that can be applied to the workplace:

Supply Chain Management (SCM)  

• Define SCM
• Determine the purpose of SCM 

Logistics Network  

• Understand how a logistics network is configured
• Identify the parts of a logistics network
• Comprehend the importance of data collection

Airfreight as a mode of shipment.  

• Understand reasons to use airfreight
• Discuss Airway Bills mechanics
• Identify documents surrounding air transport 

The Value of Information  

• Recognize how the supply chain is being integrated
• Know the conflicting objectives within the supply chain
• Describe how forecasting impacts SCM 

Packing and Crating  

• Know functions of packaging and crating
• Identify types of packing and crating available
• Discuss packing and crating considerations
• Understand labeling considerations 

International Documentation  

• Identify Commercial Documents and their usage
• Understand the need for Transportation Documents
• Know the use of legal documents
• Know the proper use of hazardous material documents
• Know Letters of Credits
• Use the SED (Shippers Export Declaration) Now called AES (Automated Export System) 

Warehousing  

• Know the central purpose for studying warehousing
• Understand how warehouses play into SCM
• Identify FTZ and Bonded warehouses
• Assess warehouse automation 

International Logistics Issues  

• Discuss Cultural Logistics Differences
• Understand Hedging strategies
• Know how Cultural Differences impact SCM 

Infrastructure Insurance  

• Discuss Hague Rules
• Know the COGSA
• Assess issues related to Ocean Claims
• Understand the process for filing of Claims 

Port Authority  

• Identify the elements that make up a port
• Understand the use of a port as an import-export Portal
• Discuss control through transaction request
• Review post documentation

Information Technology and SCM  

• Understand the goals of SCM information technology and databases
• Review how ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) impacts SCM
• Determine how DSS (Decision Support Systems) helps logistics planners

DSS (Decision Support Systems)  

• Understand the value of a DSS
• Define how a DSS can be integrated with your logistics systems
• Discuss forecasting, analytical tools and presentation tools as they relate to SCM issues

 

Course Texts:

There is one textbook for this course.

Simchi-Levi, David, Philip Kaminsky, and Edith Simchi-Levi.  Designing and Managing the Supply Chain.  2nd Edition, (2003) Irwin/McGraw-Hill: San Francisco ISBN 0-07-284553-8

Selected Readings Online.

Please note that textbooks are subject to change. Please contact your advisor before purchasing the textbook for your class to confirm.