Course Overview
Business Logistics is a set of activities involved in the flow of materials and products through an organization to the market, and is therefore vital to the economy and to the individual firm. Logistics 1 presents an overview of the total supply chain management concept. The course examines the integrated logistics management concept, the role of logistics in a market-oriented society, the use of distribution channels respective of a firm's customer service objectives, purchasing within the materials management functions, the financial impact of inventory and the importance of order processing and information systems on logistical performance.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Outline the integrated logistics management concept and understand the role of logistics in a market-oriented society.
- Demonstrate the use of channels of distribution respective of a firm's customer service objectives.
- Explain purchasing within a Materials Management system.
- Apply logistics in a variety of manufacturing and service firm settings.
- Understand the financial impact of inventory and the importance of order processing and information systems on logistical performance.
- Understand the structure and main modules in a typical ERP system and how ERP system manages business processes and financial controls for companies.
- Able to perform transactions for logistics and supply chain function in a ERP system, and run reports for tracking & control purposes.
Effective as of Winter 2014
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