This week’s topics
Applying International Logistics Management in practice: case studies
- Case analysis
- Linking theory to practice
- Evaluating evidence
- MITx MicroMasters SC1x Live Event 3A - Inventory Problem from Practice
What you will be able to do
- 1.2 Analyse the role of different stakeholders in the logistics function in international logistics management.
- 2.2 Compare and contrast the different strategies in logistics in the international context in international logistics management.
- 3.2 Analyse the tools and techniques in international logistics applied when solving logistical problems.
- 4.2 Analyse the application of the different planning approaches in the logistics function in international logistics management.
Activity
Start with this week’s video, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.
Study materials
Videos
- MITx MicroMasters SC1x Live Event 3A - Inventory Problem from Practice · YouTube · MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics · 8 min · for registered students
- MITx MicroMasters SC1x Live Event 3B Inventory Problem from Practice · YouTube · MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics · 29 min · for registered students
- SC1x Live - Problems from Practice · YouTube · MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics · 63 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
- Five Misunderstandings About Case-Study Research · Reading · Arxiv, article · for registered students
- Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.5: Writing an analytical report · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 254–267 · for registered students
Materials marked “for registered students” open in the student portal, which is set up as soon as you receive final acceptance.
