Principles of Global Logistics Management
Week 1 Week 2 Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for business professionals aiming to improve their logistics, supply chain or distribution skills. Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.
Topics Covered- Defining logistics and supply chains
- Supply chain river
- Elements of logistics
- Physical characteristics: how does this shape logistics?
- Compare coal and diamonds, or ladders and clothing, or gold and ammonium nitrate
- What is shaping global logistics? Globalisation, inventory reduction, outsourcing and supply chain complexity
- Recognise key global trade blocks and movement of trade internationally
- Critically evaluate globalisation and problems it can cause
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| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Jan 20 (226 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $74 |
| From | Coventry University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Martyn Clayden, Mark Maher, Nick Wright |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business |
| Tags | Business & Management |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | Jan 20 (226 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $74 |
| From | Coventry University via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Martyn Clayden, Mark Maher, Nick Wright |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business |
| Tags | Business & Management |
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