Course description
This course is focused on the functions and objectives of a person working in the Logistics field. The major emphasis of the course is to understand the business environment, processes and requirements that support the moving and storage of raw materials, products and information in domestic and global supply chains. Students will investigate modes of transportation and storage, use of technology and regulations that affect logistics. This course will discuss third-party logistics, circular versus linear supply chains and strategies for reducing total system costs, impacts and risks that supply chains can have on the environment.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery