Course Title

INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS

Course Code

INLO431037

Credit

3

Program Level

Instruction Language

Requirement in Business English Program

Applicable for Business English Program

Semester in Business English Program

6

Overview

The course provides students with the basic knowledge of international logistics and supply chain management including international logistics techniques, packaging, insurance in international trade, customs procedures and security. The course also covers the role of international logistics and supply chain management in business, competitive advantage in international trade.

Objectives

Goals Goal description
G1 Basic knowledge of international logistics and the role of international logistics including international supply chain management in global trade operations, modes of international transport, packaging, insurance, customs procedures and security in international logistics operations.
G2 Ability to classify and select appropriate modes of transport
G3 Communication skills and teamwork collaboration in working environment 
G4 Ability to apply logistics knowledge in analyzing problems that occur in the process of freight operations  and  practice freight operations (in case studies)

Learning Outcomes

Outcomes Description
G1 1. Present modes of international transport and packaging in supply chain
2. Present the process of implementing customs procedures and explain the role of international logistics security
G2 1. Apply the theoretical knowledge of international logistics in practicing case studies on international modes of transport and insurance risks 
2. Practice selecting the packaging of goods in accordance with the mode of transport and the characteristics of goods (in case studies)
G3 1. Develop communication and oral presentation skills 
2. Develop teamwork skills and other essential skills to succeed in a multicultural workplace
G4 1. Identify issues that occur in the process of freight operations
2. Apply logistics knowledge in analyzing problems that occur in the process of freight operations 
3. Practice freight operations (in case studies)
4. Apply the knowledge and skills related to international logistics to the analysis, comparison and contrast of procedures in simulation scenario
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of modes of transport

Materials

Douglas Long (2004). International Logistics: global supply chain management. Library of Congress Cataloging, Massachusetts (USA).

Pierre David (2013). International Logistics (4th ed.). Cicero Books.

Assessment

Types Percentage
Weekly Minitests 10
Assignments, Participation 15
Mid-term tests 15
Presentation/Project 10
Final exam 50