Transportation-TWDL

This course studies the fundamental roles and importance of transportation in companies and society. The course evaluates the complex environment in which transportation services are provided and discusses how to adapt to a fast-paced and rapidly changing industry. Specific topics include overview of transportation, supply chain, the economy, traditional modes of transportation, special carriers, global transportation, economic and operating characteristics of each mode, cost, prices, carrier strategy and information management.

This course covers the basics of supply chain management, which includes all activities in the flow of materials from the supplier to the consumer. Such activities include the supply chain concept, inventory and warehouse management, physical distribution, order management, materials handling, capacity management, just-in-time manufacturing and total quality management.

This course focuses on the concerns of the practices of international trade professionals. It is designed to form a sound foundation and understanding of the major factors affecting the global marketplace. Students will build exporting and importing skills and an understanding of the methods and procedures of importing and exporting products. All of the major concepts and terminology of international trade will be addressed through hands-on activities and topic papers. Emphasis will be on practical details, and case histories will be studied.

This course provides a detailed study of operations management, emphasizing the achievement of the highest levels of service and product quality while keeping cost as low as possible. This course provides detailed operations management study. The major areas covered include integrated product development, integrated supply chain management, process and capacity planning and control, inventory planning, forecasting, just-in-time philosophy, push vs. pull program, total quality management, and enterprise resource planning.

This course examines relevant facets of maritime, land, pipeline, and air transportation security related systems and associated issues. It covers applicable legislation and the agencies tasked to oversee each mode of transportation. It also describes how to implement an appropriate program to enhance the security of a particular mode of transportation.