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Level 6 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Advanced Planning Applications in International Logistics

LSC603 · International Logistics Management — Week 11 of 16

CourseLSC603
Week11 of 16
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This week’s topics

Advanced Planning Applications in International Logistics

  1. Scenario planning for global volatility
  2. Green logistics and reverse logistics network planning
  3. Omnichannel fulfillment architecture
  4. Contingency and disaster recovery planning
  5. The Changing Landscape Omnichannel Fulfillment
  6. Covid-19 and the Oxford Scenario Planning Approach
  7. From Data to Decisions: Advanced Analytics & AI in Supply Planning

What you will be able to do

  • 4.2 Analyse the application of the different planning approaches in the logistics function in international logistics management.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: analyse the application of the different planning approaches in the logistics function in international logistics management.

Study materials

Videos

  • The Changing Landscape Omnichannel Fulfillment · YouTube · MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics · 36 min · for registered students
  • Covid-19 and the Oxford Scenario Planning Approach · YouTube · Saïd Business School, University of Oxford · 63 min · for registered students
  • From Data to Decisions: Advanced Analytics & AI in Supply Planning · YouTube · MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics · 45 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Introduction to Logistics, ch. 7: Global Logistics Planning and Management · Reading · Other, textbook chapter; PDF pp. 131–136 · for registered students
  • MIT OCW ESD.260J Logistics Systems (Fall 2006), Supply chain network design · PDF · MIT OpenCourseWare, slides · for registered students
  • International Business, ch. 14: Competing Effectively through Global Marketing, Distribution, and Supply-Chain Management · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 637–683 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Strategic Role of International Logistics
  • Week 2: Stakeholder Management in Global Logistics
  • Week 3: International Logistics Strategies
  • Week 4: Comparative Analysis of Global Logistics Strategies
  • Week 5: Core Logistics Management Tools and Techniques
  • Week 6: Digital Tools and Technology in International Logistics
  • Week 7: Logistical Problem Solving and Risk Mitigation
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Logistics Network Planning and Facility Design
  • Week 10: Logistics Planning Approaches and Frameworks
  • Week 11: Advanced Planning Applications in International Logistics
  • Week 12: Applying International Logistics Management in practice: ca…
  • 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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