Course Description
How do the items you use every day get to your local retailer and onto the shelves? The answer is supply chain and logistics. A supply chain is a complex series of events that involves the transportation, distribution, and logistics necessary to move goods from manufacturers to retailers to customers. In this course you’ll learn about the logistics of the supply chain, including the various transportation methods like multi-modal and intermodal. You’ll discover the basics of distribution and how distribution centers can add value to the supply chain. Finally, you’ll learn about third-party and fourth-party logistics providers and their role in the supply chain process, leading to the logistics' ultimate end goal: customer satisfaction.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the four modes of transportation
- Understand the concept of multi-modal transportation
- Discover the value that distribution centers can add to the supply chain
- Understand how third- and fourth-party logistics contribute to the logistic network
- Learn what comprises the 9 R's of the perfect order
Skills You Will Learn
- Logistics
- Logistics Engineering
- Logistics Management
- Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Transport
What You'll Learn
- Identify the four modes of transportation used in supply chain logistics
- Understand the concept of multi-modal and intermodal transportation
- Discover the value that distribution centers can add to the supply chain
- Explain how third- and fourth-party logistics providers contribute to the logistics network
- Learn what comprises the 9 R's of the perfect order
- Connect logistics activities to the ultimate goal of customer satisfaction
Key Takeaways
- A supply chain is a complex series of events involving the transportation, distribution, and logistics needed to move goods from manufacturers to retailers to customers.
- Transportation methods in the supply chain include multi-modal and intermodal approaches across the four modes of transportation.
- Distribution centers can add value to the supply chain.
- Third-party and fourth-party logistics providers play a role in the supply chain process and the logistics network.
- Customer satisfaction is the ultimate end goal of logistics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers the logistics of the supply chain, including transportation methods like multi-modal and intermodal, the basics of distribution and how distribution centers add value, and the role of third-party and fourth-party logistics providers in the supply chain process.
What will I learn about transportation in this course?
You'll learn to identify the four modes of transportation and understand the concept of multi-modal transportation.
What are the 9 R's mentioned in the course?
The course teaches what comprises the 9 R's of the perfect order, though the specific items are covered within the course content.
What topics are organized into the course lessons?
The lessons cover Transportation, Distribution, Third- and Fourth-Party Logistics, Logistics Network, and Customer Satisfaction.
What skills does this course help build?
It relates to skills in logistics, logistics engineering, logistics management, supply chain, supply chain management, and supply transport.
