Each residence is scheduled for two weeks. Three of the residences are held in Atlanta and are organized around industry segments - Manufacturing, Transportation and Customers. The other two residences are held in Europe and Asia and focus on the regional influences shaping logistics around the world. In Europe, the residence emphasizes labor relations and reverse logistics while in Asia the focus is on procurement, freight management and international trade. Within each residence, one or two principal course integrate the topics required to provide an overall knowledge of the industry.
Separate courses focus on important background material and supporting functional areas.
A workshop emphasizes cases that serve to integrate the separate functional areas within and across the industry segments. It also allows participants to experience the challenges each segment faces as it participates in the supply chain. Participants experience the first-hand regional influences on global supply chain s across several continents. Between residences, participants work together on casds and complete web-based course material. By joining EMIL, you make a commitment to an education that will last your lifetime.