CATEGORY:
Transport essentials
Introduction to logistics
Course Access: Lifetime
Course Overview
In this e-Learning module, we introduce what logistics is and present some of its main functions. We explain how logistics activities differ from those of transportation and supply chain. We will also go over some of the logistics tasks of the various departments involved in a supply chain.
Total run time approx. is 40 min and is split into two presentation parts, followed by an interactive part with some questions.
The expected total seat time should be approximatively 60 min.
Following this course, the student should:
- understand what logistics is about and what are its general goals and keystones,
- know what the differences between transportation, logistics, and supply chain are,
- have a first idea about logistics processes and their relation to other supply chain functions,
- be aware of some main logistics flows.
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Introduction to logistics