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Principles of Global Logistics Management
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Principles of Global Logistics Management
The course Principles of Global Logistics Management is an online class provided by Coventry University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Discover the key concepts of a global distribution network, including the physical characteristics of goods.

Course description
  • Explore logistics and supply chains, and the issues created by globalisation
  • 2 weeks
  • On this course, you will identify and explore the issues shaping global logistics in the world today. You will have the opportunity to define logistics and supply chains and address the importance of the physical characteristics of goods.
  • Throughout this course, you will evaluate the influence of inventory, outsourcing and trade blocks on global networks. You will also discuss and assess, in detail, the problems caused by this increasing globalisation.
  • Defining logistics and supply chains
  • The 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 the key global trade blocks and the movement of trade internationally
  • Critically evaluate globalisation and the problems it can cause
  • Identify what shapes the global logistics market
  • Recognise physical characteristics of goods
  • Critically evaluate the effect of physical characteristics on logistics networks
  • Analyse the role of global trade blocks
  • Discuss the effect of global trade blocks on logistics movements
  • Consider the imbalance of trade, effect of protectionism, is free trade a dream?
  • Assess complexity of global supply chains
  • Evaluate inventory centralisation and the transport cost/inventory trade-off
  • Recognise the rise of outsourcing to the logistics service provider
  • 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.
  • Coventry University
  • Coventry secured gold in the UK Government’s 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and is University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.
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Principles of Global Logistics Management

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University, College, Institution

Coventry University

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Principles of Global Logistics Management

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Coventry University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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