Global Supply Chain Management Course

Program Overview

This 10-week hybrid program provides a comprehensive overview of international transportation and logistics, covering topics such as ocean and air transport systems, cost analysis, freight rate negotiation, and international trade regulations. Led by experienced professionals, the program combines lectures, discussions, and case studies to prepare students for careers in supply chain management, logistics, and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Content:
• International transportation of goods by cost-effective methods
• Structure of ocean and air transport systems in global distribution
• Single-factor pricing of combination carrier shipments
• Costing of transport services
• Freight rate negotiation
• Rate bureaus, carrier associations, and conferences
• Prudent use of independent liners
• Analysis of landed cost competition
• Foreign government regulations
• U.S. maritime law, policy, and antitrust provisions
• Ramifications of the Code of Liner Conduct and related bilateral trade agreements
• Interrelationships of balance of payments and commodity movement
• Export Trading Company Act of 1982
• Common vs. industrial carriers and trends in their use
• Logistics in overseas marketing
• Course Structure:
• Hybrid (In-Person)
• 10-week duration
• Classes held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM PT
• Course Modules:
• Module 1: Overview of International Transportation and Logistics
• Module 2: Ocean Transportation
• Module 3: Air Transportation
• Module 4: Cost Analysis and Freight Rate Negotiation
• Module 5: Carrier Selection and Management
• Module 6: International Trade Regulations and Documentation
• Module 7: Logistics in International Business
• Course Schedule:
• April 4 - June 12, 2024
• Classes held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM PT
• Individual Module Descriptions:
• Module 1: Overview of International Transportation and Logistics
• Introduction to international transportation and logistics
• The role of transportation in global supply chains
• Different modes of international transportation
• Factors affecting the choice of transportation mode
• Module 2: Ocean Transportation
• The structure of the ocean transportation industry
• Types of ocean vessels and their uses
• Ocean freight rates and tariffs
• Ocean shipping documentation and procedures
• Module 3: Air Transportation
• The structure of the air transportation industry
• Types of aircraft and their uses
• Air freight rates and tariffs
• Air shipping documentation and procedures
• Module 4: Cost Analysis and Freight Rate Negotiation
• Cost analysis in international transportation
• Freight rate negotiation strategies
• The use of freight forwarders
• Module 5: Carrier Selection and Management
• Criteria for carrier selection
• Carrier contracts and agreements
• Carrier performance evaluation
• Module 6: International Trade Regulations and Documentation
• International trade regulations and agreements
• Export and import documentation
• Customs clearance procedures
• Module 7: Logistics in International Business
• The role of logistics in international business
• Logistics planning and management
• International distribution and warehousing
• Logistics technology

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Guest speakers
• Faculty:
• Experienced professionals in the field of international transportation and logistics
• Unique Approaches:
• Real-world case studies
• Hands-on exercises
• Guest lectures from industry experts

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Supply chain manager
• Logistics manager
• Transportation manager
• Import/export manager
• Customs broker
• Freight forwarder
• Opportunities:
• Employment in a variety of industries, including:
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Transportation
• Logistics
• Career advancement opportunities