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Level 3 Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management

Fundamentals of International Trade

LSC306 · International Trade and Freight Management — Week 1 of 16

CourseLSC306
Week1 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Fundamentals of International Trade

  1. Drivers of global sourcing
  2. Economic benefits and trade barriers
  3. Integration of global supply chains
  4. Trade flow patterns
  5. Global Supply Chains Explained | A-Level Economics Revision
  6. Barriers to International Trade | Tariffs & Trading Blocs
  7. Lecture 07: Patterns of International Trade, Trade Theories, Export-Import
  8. What is the UK's role in the World Trade Organization?

What you will be able to do

  • 1.1 Explain the purpose of international trade in supply chain operations.

Activity

Start with this week’s 4 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: explain the purpose of international trade in supply chain operations.

Study materials

Videos

  • Global Supply Chains Explained | A-Level Economics Revision · YouTube · tutor2u · 5 min · for registered students
  • Barriers to International Trade | Tariffs & Trading Blocs · YouTube · Two Teachers · 10 min · for registered students
  • What is the UK's role in the World Trade Organization? · Oak National Academy, Key Stage 4 (GCSE level) · for registered students

Further resources

  • Introduction to Business 2e, ch. 3.1–3.2: Global trade and why nations trade · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 79–83 · for registered students
  • International Business, ch. 9: Exporting, Importing, and Global Sourcing · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 404–452 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Fundamentals of International Trade
  • Week 2: Key Parties and Operational Terminology
  • Week 3: International Freight Transport Modes
  • Week 4: Incoterms and Commercial Contracts
  • Week 5: International Trade Documentation
  • Week 6: Customs, Security and Regulatory Compliance
  • Week 7: Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Transit
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Customer Communication and Service Delivery
  • Week 10: Selecting Freight Solutions for Customer Requirements
  • Week 11: Operational Process Planning and Freight Controls
  • Week 12: Applying International Trade and Freight Management in prac…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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