Logistics and Transportation Management (LOG321)
Vietnamese title: Quản trị Logistics và vận tải
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: SCM301m

Description:
This course will allow you to have a big picture of the orchestration of logistics/transportation presenting the different means of transportation.
A key feature of this course is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and applications. These tools will be used to support students in
(1) generating ideas/structures for their speaking notes and slide structure of important topics of the course.
(2) editing the slide set after students have already finished it.

Learning outcomes:
Explore the role of transportation from a micro perspective and focuses upon transportation
Address the ever-expanding role of global transportation in the supply chain, focusing on the extensive set of planning activities related to the timely and efficient movement of freight between countries, international freight and customs clearance.
Discus global transportation execution
Discuss regulation and public policy as it applies to transportation.
Tackle the major issues of environmental sustainability, fuel price volatility and availability, and infrastructure inadequacy, as well as other challenges.
Examine the role of transportation from a macro perspective with special emphasis upon transportation's effect upon the development of global economies.
Explain the importance and use of current technology.
Examine costing and pricing in transportation.
Focus on the motor carrier industry and differentiates between both truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier operations.
Examine the railroad industry and its current operations.
Understand the airline industry.
Discuss bulk carriers (water and pipeline).
Explain the roles and industry composition of third party logistics (3PL) provider.

Student tasks:
'- Attend at least 80% of contact hours in order to be accepted to the final examination
- Actively participate in class activities
- Fulfill tasks given by instructor after class
- Use their own laptop in class only for learning purpose
- Read the textbook in advance
- Access the course website (www.flm.fpt.edu.vn) for up-to-date information and material of the course, for online supports from teachers and other students and for practicing and assessment.

Tools:
- Laptop computer
- Internet
- Class room for lecture sessions

Materials:
description: AE Transportation: A Global Supply Chain Perspective
author: Robert A. Novack, Brian Gibson, John J. Coyle
publisher: Cengage
published_date: 2019
edition: 9th
isbn: ISBN-13: 9789814834667 | ISBN-10: 9814834661
description: Transportation Global Supply Chain Perspective
author: Robert A. Novack, Brian Gibson, John J. Coyle
publisher: Cengage
published_date: 2023
edition: 10th
isbn: 9780357908549
note: Chọn một trong 2 ấn bản. Ưu tiên mua ấn bản mới nhất
description: https://www.coursera.org/learn/ai-for-everyone
publisher: Coursera
description: https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-ai
publisher: Coursera

Assessments:
category: Essay test
type: on-going
weight: 15.0
duration: 45 mins - 60 mins
question_type: All CLOs
no_question: Comprehensive exercises
knowledge_and_skill: 2
grading_guide: Integration of studied knowledge and skills of chapters covered so far
note: As solution
category: Group Assignment
type: on-going
weight: 20.0
duration: 4 weeks
question_type: All CLOs
no_question: Case study - Report and Presentation in class (end of the course)
grading_guide: By instructor
note: Thinking creatively, making decisions, solving problems,
Personal qualities: Individual responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, and integrity.
Group's mark considered as related individual's mark
category: Individual Assignment
type: on-going
weight: 15.0
duration: 4 weeks
question_type: All CLOs
no_question: 1,500 word - report
grading_guide: By instructor
category: Midterm test
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: 45 mins
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5, CLO6, CLO7, CLO8
no_question: Multiple choice questions and/or comprehensive exercises
knowledge_and_skill: 30 MCQ or 2 exercises
grading_guide: Integration of studied knowledge and skills of chapters covered so far
note: As solution
category: Quiz 1
type: on-going
weight: 5.0
duration: 30 mins - 45 mins
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4
no_question: Multiple choice questions and/or exercises
knowledge_and_skill: 20-30 MCQ or 1-2 exercises
grading_guide: Integration of studied knowledge and skills of chapters covered so far
note: As solution
category: Quiz 2
type: on-going
weight: 5.0
duration: 30 mins - 45 mins
question_type: CLO9, CLO10, CLO11, CLO12, CLO13, CLO14
no_question: Multiple choice questions and/or exercises
knowledge_and_skill: 20-30 MCQ or 1-2 exercises
grading_guide: Integration of studied knowledge and skills of chapters covered so far
note: As solution
category: Final exam
type: Final exam
weight: 30.0
duration: 60 minutes
question_type: All CLOs
no_question: Multiple choice questions
knowledge_and_skill: 50
grading_guide: By Exam board

Schedule:
session: Chapter 1 The role and importance of transportation
1. Discuss the changing global landscape for businesses and other organizations
and the external forces that are driving change in the global economy.
2. Understand the special nature of transportation demand and the influence of
transportation on companies and their supply chains operating in a global
economy.
3. Appreciate the role of transportation in the movement of people and the
influence such movement has on population centers and businesses.
4. Gain insight into the challenge of developing appropriate metrics for
transportation output.
5. Discuss the economic concept of price elasticity as it relates to transportation
demand.
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321GroupASM
session: Chapter 1 The role and importance of transportation
1. Discuss the changing global landscape for businesses and other organizations
and the external forces that are driving change in the global economy.
2. Understand the special nature of transportation demand and the influence of
transportation on companies and their supply chains operating in a global
economy.
3. Appreciate the role of transportation in the movement of people and the
influence such movement has on population centers and businesses.
4. Gain insight into the challenge of developing appropriate metrics for
transportation output.
5. Discuss the economic concept of price elasticity as it relates to transportation
demand.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 1 The role and importance of transportation (Cont.)

6. Explain the concept of derived demand as it applies to transportation
movements
7. Discuss how transportation service adds value to a product
8. Explain the importance of the components of transportation service that
relate to the movement of freight and their impact upon supply chain costs
9. Appreciate how transportation affects the development of economic activity
for companies and other organizations.
10. Understand the development of supply chain management and the
importance of transportation to supply chains.
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch1
session: Chapter 1 The role and importance of transportation (Cont.)

6. Explain the concept of derived demand as it applies to transportation
movements
7. Discuss how transportation service adds value to a product
8. Explain the importance of the components of transportation service that
relate to the movement of freight and their impact upon supply chain costs
9. Appreciate how transportation affects the development of economic activity
for companies and other organizations.
10. Understand the development of supply chain management and the
importance of transportation to supply chains.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 2. Transportation and the economy

1. Understand the importance of transportation to the economic vitality of
countries or regions
2. Appreciate the role and contributions of transportation systems to the
economic development of countries or regions
3. Understand how transportation impacts the social and political dimensions of
an economy or region
4. Appreciate the historical role of transportation from an economic, social, and
political perspective
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch2
session: Chapter 2. Transportation and the economy

1. Understand the importance of transportation to the economic vitality of
countries or regions
2. Appreciate the role and contributions of transportation systems to the
economic development of countries or regions
3. Understand how transportation impacts the social and political dimensions of
an economy or region
4. Appreciate the historical role of transportation from an economic, social, and
political perspective
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 2. Transportation and the economy

5. Discuss the impact that improved transportation has upon land values
6. Understand how transportation affects the price of goods and services
7. Appreciate the function and scope of transportation in advanced and
developed economies
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 2. Transportation and the economy

5. Discuss the impact that improved transportation has upon land values
6. Understand how transportation affects the price of goods and services
7. Appreciate the function and scope of transportation in advanced and
developed economies
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 3. Technology and system

Explain the importance and use of current technology
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch3
session: Chapter 3. Technology and system

Explain the importance and use of current technology
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 3. Technology and system
Explain the importance and use of current technology
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 3. Technology and system
Explain the importance and use of current technology
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 4. Costing and Pricing for Transportation

1. Understand the relationship between a rate and a price
2. Be familiar with the various types of market structures found in the
transportation industry
3. Gain knowledge of the impact of transportation prices on the relevant market
area for a product
4. Be able to explain the differences between cost of service and value of
service pricing
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch4
session: Chapter 4. Costing and Pricing for Transportation

1. Understand the relationship between a rate and a price
2. Be familiar with the various types of market structures found in the
transportation industry
3. Gain knowledge of the impact of transportation prices on the relevant market
area for a product
4. Be able to explain the differences between cost of service and value of
service pricing
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 4. Costing and Pricing for Transportation (cont.)

5. Understand the different forms of rates used in transportation
6. Appreciate how transportation rates have changed under deregulation
7. Determine the strategic role of pricing for transportation firms
8. Calculate the costs of both truckload and less-than-truckload freight moves
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 4. Costing and Pricing for Transportation (cont.)

5. Understand the different forms of rates used in transportation
6. Appreciate how transportation rates have changed under deregulation
7. Determine the strategic role of pricing for transportation firms
8. Calculate the costs of both truckload and less-than-truckload freight moves
learning_outcomes: T
session: QUIZ 1: Cover Chap 1,2,3,4
learning_outcomes: U
session: QUIZ 1: Cover Chap 1,2,3,4
learning_outcomes: U
session: Chapter 5. Motor Carriers
1. Understand the development of motor carriers and their contributions to the economy
2. Be familiar with the different types of firms in the motor carrier industry
3. Appreciate the market forces shaping the motor carrier industry
4. Gain knowledge of the service characteristics of motor carriers
5. Identify the different types of vehicles and terminals used in the motor carrier
industry
6. Understand the impact of fuel and labor on the motor carrier cost structure
7. Be aware of current issues facing the motor carrier industry
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch5
session: Chapter 5. Motor Carriers
1. Understand the development of motor carriers and their contributions to the economy
2. Be familiar with the different types of firms in the motor carrier industry
3. Appreciate the market forces shaping the motor carrier industry
4. Gain knowledge of the service characteristics of motor carriers
5. Identify the different types of vehicles and terminals used in the motor carrier
industry
6. Understand the impact of fuel and labor on the motor carrier cost structure
7. Be aware of current issues facing the motor carrier industry
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 5. Motor Carriers
1. Understand the development of motor carriers and their contributions to the economy
2. Be familiar with the different types of firms in the motor carrier industry
3. Appreciate the market forces shaping the motor carrier industry
4. Gain knowledge of the service characteristics of motor carriers
5. Identify the different types of vehicles and terminals used in the motor carrier
industry
6. Understand the impact of fuel and labor on the motor carrier cost structure
7. Be aware of current issues facing the motor carrier industry
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 5. Motor Carriers
1. Understand the development of motor carriers and their contributions to the economy
2. Be familiar with the different types of firms in the motor carrier industry
3. Appreciate the market forces shaping the motor carrier industry
4. Gain knowledge of the service characteristics of motor carriers
5. Identify the different types of vehicles and terminals used in the motor carrier
industry
6. Understand the impact of fuel and labor on the motor carrier cost structure
7. Be aware of current issues facing the motor carrier industry
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 6. Railroads
1. Appreciate the contributions of the railroad industry to the development of the
economy
2. Gain an understanding of the size and types of firms in the railroad industry
3. Discuss the relevance of intermodal and intramodal competition in the railroad
industry
4. Know the major types of commodities hauled by the railroads

5. Recognize the different types of equipment used in the railroad industry
6. Discuss the nature of costs in the railroad industry and how they impact pricing
decisions
7. Understand the importance of intermodal carloadings on the growth of the railroad
industry
8. Be aware of the current issues facing the railroad industry today
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch6
session: Chapter 6. Railroads
1. Appreciate the contributions of the railroad industry to the development of the
economy
2. Gain an understanding of the size and types of firms in the railroad industry
3. Discuss the relevance of intermodal and intramodal competition in the railroad
industry
4. Know the major types of commodities hauled by the railroads

5. Recognize the different types of equipment used in the railroad industry
6. Discuss the nature of costs in the railroad industry and how they impact pricing
decisions
7. Understand the importance of intermodal carloadings on the growth of the railroad
industry
8. Be aware of the current issues facing the railroad industry today
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 6. Railroads
1. Appreciate the contributions of the railroad industry to the development of the
economy
2. Gain an understanding of the size and types of firms in the railroad industry
3. Discuss the relevance of intermodal and intramodal competition in the railroad
industry
4. Know the major types of commodities hauled by the railroads

5. Recognize the different types of equipment used in the railroad industry
6. Discuss the nature of costs in the railroad industry and how they impact pricing
decisions
7. Understand the importance of intermodal carloadings on the growth of the railroad
industry
8. Be aware of the current issues facing the railroad industry today
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 6. Railroads
1. Appreciate the contributions of the railroad industry to the development of the
economy
2. Gain an understanding of the size and types of firms in the railroad industry
3. Discuss the relevance of intermodal and intramodal competition in the railroad
industry
4. Know the major types of commodities hauled by the railroads

5. Recognize the different types of equipment used in the railroad industry
6. Discuss the nature of costs in the railroad industry and how they impact pricing
decisions
7. Understand the importance of intermodal carloadings on the growth of the railroad
industry
8. Be aware of the current issues facing the railroad industry today
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 7. Airlines
Release and Guidelines on Individual assignment
1. Appreciate the importance of air transportation in the economy
2. Gain knowledge of the types and number of carriers in the airline
industy
3. Understand the level of competition in the airline industry
4. Become aware of the operating and service characteristics of airline
transportation
5. Be familiar with the different types of equipment used by airlines
6. Appreciate the impacts of fuel and labor costs on airlines cost structures
7. Understand the concepts of economies of scale and density in the airline
industry
8. Be aware of current issues facing airlines today
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch7
session: Chapter 7. Airlines

1. Appreciate the importance of air transportation in the economy
2. Gain knowledge of the types and number of carriers in the airline
industy
3. Understand the level of competition in the airline industry
4. Become aware of the operating and service characteristics of airline
transportation
5. Be familiar with the different types of equipment used by airlines
6. Appreciate the impacts of fuel and labor costs on airlines' cost structures
7. Understand the concepts of economies of scale and density in the airline
industry
8. Be aware of current issues facing airlines today
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 7. Airlines

1. Appreciate the importance of air transportation in the economy
2. Gain knowledge of the types and number of carriers in the airline
industry
3. Understand the level of competition in the airline industry
4. Become aware of the operating and service characteristics of airline
transportation
5. Be familiar with the different types of equipment used by airlines
6. Appreciate the impacts of fuel and labor costs on airlines' cost structures
7. Understand the concepts of economies of scale and density in the airline
industry
8. Be aware of current issues facing airlines today
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 7. Airlines

1. Appreciate the importance of air transportation in the economy
2. Gain knowledge of the types and number of carriers in the airline
industy
3. Understand the level of competition in the airline industry
4. Become aware of the operating and service characteristics of airline
transportation
5. Be familiar with the different types of equipment used by airlines
6. Appreciate the impacts of fuel and labor costs on airlines' cost structures
7. Understand the concepts of economies of scale and density in the airline
industry
8. Be aware of current issues facing airlines today
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 8. Water Carriers and Pipelines
1. Understand the importance of domestic waterways in the development of the
economy of the United States and particularly of cities located contiguous to
the waterways
2. Appreciate the role and significance of the water carrier industry at the
present time in the U.S. economy and how it complements and competes
with the other basic modes of transportation
3. Discuss the various types of water carriers and their roles in the overall water
carrier system
4. Understand the competitive environment for water carriers on an intramodal
as well as an intermodal basis
5. Discuss the service and operating characteristics of water carriers as well as
their cost structure and equipment challenges
6. Understand the current issues faced by the water carrier industry in the 21st
century
7. Appreciate the development and current position of the pipeline industry in
the economy
8. Discuss the types of pipeline companies and their role in the transportation
system
9. Understand the nature of the operating and service characteristics of
pipeline carriers and what makes them unique in the transportation system
10. Discuss the cost structure and rates of pipelines
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch8
session: Chapter 8. Water Carriers and Pipelines
1. Understand the importance of domestic waterways in the development of the
economy of the United States and particularly of cities located contiguous to
the waterways
2. Appreciate the role and significance of the water carrier industry at the
present time in the U.S. economy and how it complements and competes
with the other basic modes of transportation
3. Discuss the various types of water carriers and their roles in the overall water
carrier system
4. Understand the competitive environment for water carriers on an intramodal
as well as an intermodal basis
5. Discuss the service and operating characteristics of water carriers as well as
their cost structure and equipment challenges
6. Understand the current issues faced by the water carrier industry in the 21st
century
7. Appreciate the development and current position of the pipeline industry in
the economy
8. Discuss the types of pipeline companies and their role in the transportation
system
9. Understand the nature of the operating and service characteristics of
pipeline carriers and what makes them unique in the transportation system
10. Discuss the cost structure and rates of pipelines
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 8. Water Carriers and Pipelines
1. Understand the importance of domestic waterways in the development of the
economy of the United States and particularly of cities located contiguous to
the waterways
2. Appreciate the role and significance of the water carrier industry at the
present time in the U.S. economy and how it complements and competes
with the other basic modes of transportation
3. Discuss the various types of water carriers and their roles in the overall water
carrier system
4. Understand the competitive environment for water carriers on an intramodal
as well as an intermodal basis
5. Discuss the service and operating characteristics of water carriers as well as
their cost structure and equipment challenges
6. Understand the current issues faced by the water carrier industry in the 21st
century
7. Appreciate the development and current position of the pipeline industry in
the economy
8. Discuss the types of pipeline companies and their role in the transportation
system
9. Understand the nature of the operating and service characteristics of
pipeline carriers and what makes them unique in the transportation system
10. Discuss the cost structure and rates of pipelines
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 8. Water Carriers and Pipelines
1. Understand the importance of domestic waterways in the development of the
economy of the United States and particularly of cities located contiguous to
the waterways
2. Appreciate the role and significance of the water carrier industry at the
present time in the U.S. economy and how it complements and competes
with the other basic modes of transportation
3. Discuss the various types of water carriers and their roles in the overall water
carrier system
4. Understand the competitive environment for water carriers on an intramodal
as well as an intermodal basis
5. Discuss the service and operating characteristics of water carriers as well as
their cost structure and equipment challenges
6. Understand the current issues faced by the water carrier industry in the 21st
century
7. Appreciate the development and current position of the pipeline industry in
the economy
8. Discuss the types of pipeline companies and their role in the transportation
system
9. Understand the nature of the operating and service characteristics of
pipeline carriers and what makes them unique in the transportation system
10. Discuss the cost structure and rates of pipelines
learning_outcomes: T
session: MIDTERM: Cover Chap 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 9. Third-Party Logistics
1. Understand the concept of third-party logistics and its role in the movement
of goods
2. Identify the different types of third-party logistics service providers
3. Describe the four types of transportation activities that are outsourced
4. Discuss the reasons why companies seek integrated third-party logistics
services
5. Understand the size and scope of the third-party logistics market

6. Evaluate the reasons for outsourcing and the results achieved
7. Summarize the process for outsourcing transportation and logistics activities
8. Appreciate the current challenges and competitive issues in the third-party
logistics industry
9. Compare the coordination roles of various service provider types
10. Recognize the importance of information technology in managing outsourced
activities
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch9
session: Chapter 9. Third-Party Logistics
1. Understand the concept of third-party logistics and its role in the movement
of goods
2. Identify the different types of third-party logistics service providers
3. Describe the four types of transportation activities that are outsourced
4. Discuss the reasons why companies seek integrated third-party logistics
services
5. Understand the size and scope of the third-party logistics market

6. Evaluate the reasons for outsourcing and the results achieved
7. Summarize the process for outsourcing transportation and logistics activities
8. Appreciate the current challenges and competitive issues in the third-party
logistics industry
9. Compare the coordination roles of various service provider types
10. Recognize the importance of information technology in managing outsourced
activities
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 10. Transportation Risk Management (cont.)

5. Understand the key factors in risk assessment
6. Discuss the four techniques for managing transportation risks
7. Appreciate the challenge of balancing transportation security and global trade
efficiency
8. Recognize key transportation security regulations and initiatives
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch10
session: Chapter 10. Transportation Risk Management (cont.)

5. Understand the key factors in risk assessment
6. Discuss the four techniques for managing transportation risks
7. Appreciate the challenge of balancing transportation security and global trade
efficiency
8. Recognize key transportation security regulations and initiatives
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 10. Transportation Risk Management (cont.)

5. Understand the key factors in risk assessment
6. Discuss the four techniques for managing transportation risks
7. Appreciate the challenge of balancing transportation security and global trade
efficiency
8. Recognize key transportation security regulations and initiatives
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 10. Transportation Risk Management (cont.)

5. Understand the key factors in risk assessment
6. Discuss the four techniques for managing transportation risks
7. Appreciate the challenge of balancing transportation security and global trade
efficiency
8. Recognize key transportation security regulations and initiatives
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 11. Global Transportation Management
1. Discuss the relationship between international trade and global transportation
2. Identify the three critical flows in global supply chains
3. Recognize the importance of proper global transportation planning
4. Understand the role of Incoterms in determining transportation
responsibilities, risks, and costs
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch11A
session: Chapter 11. Global Transportation Management

5. Describe the payment term options available to exporters and importers
6. Appreciate the value of timely, accurate global freight documentation
7. Analyze the key issues in effective international transportation mode and
carrier selection
8. Evaluate the critical factors in route design for international shipments
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 11. Global Transportation Management

1. Recognize the importance of intermodal service in global transportation
execution
2. Describe the intermodal options available to global transportation managers
3. Discuss the importance of proper freight packing, documentation, and
insurance
4. Understand the government’s role in safe and secure global transportation
operations
5. Discuss ocean transportation services, equipment options, and rate
structures
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch11B
session: Chapter 11. Global Transportation Management

6. Describe international air transportation services, equipment options, and
rate structures
7. Understand the role of ancillary service providers in facilitating global freight
flows
8. Appreciate the critical roles that seaports and airports play in the global
supply chain
9. Articulate the customs clearance process for importing goods
10. Analyze current issues impacting the execution of global transportation
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 12. Transportation Regulation and Public Policy

1. Understand the bases for the regulation of transportation in the United States
2. Appreciate the roles of regulatory agencies and the courts in regulating
transportation
3. Obtain a knowledge of previous and current regulations affecting transportation
4. Understand the need for a national transportation policy
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321ch12
session: Chapter 12. Transportation Regulation and Public Policy (cont.)

5. Identify and assess the need and roles of public promotion in transportation
6. Appreciate the role of user charges
7. Obtain knowledge of transportation safety and security regulations in the
United States and Vietnam
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 12. Transportation Regulation and Public Policy (cont.)

5. Identify and assess the need and roles of public promotion in transportation
6. Appreciate the role of user charges
7. Obtain knowledge of transportation safety and security regulations in the
United States and Vietnam
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 12. Transportation Regulation and Public Policy (cont.)

5. Identify and assess the need and roles of public promotion in transportation
6. Appreciate the role of user charges
7. Obtain knowledge of transportation safety and security regulations in the
United States and Vietnam
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 13. Issues and Challenges of Global Supply
Chains

1. Discuss the growing concern about transport capacity and the transport
infrastructure needed to support global trade
2. Understand what conditions or factors fostered prosperity during the 1980s
and 1990s
3. Appreciate the impact and challenges associated with congestion and the
transport infrastructure in the overall economy
4. Understand the challenges and issues related to congestion and infrastructure
among the major modes of transportation
5. Discuss why sustainability has become a major objective for businesses in
general and especially for transportation
learning_outcomes: T
materials: LOG321_ch13
session: Chapter 13. Issues and Challenges of Global Supply
Chains (cont.)

6. Appreciate the impact that shipment consolidation and eliminating water
from some finished products can have upon sustainability and supply
chain costs
7. Discuss the role and objectives of the SmartWay Transport Program
sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency
8. Develop insights into the special challenges that transport companies will
face in the 21st century with respect to energy
9. Appreciate the opportunities that transport carriers will have to improve
supply chain performance through proactive collaboration and technology
10. Understand how supply chain visibility can help transport carriers to improve
their efficiency and effectiveness
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 13. Issues and Challenges of Global Supply
Chains (cont.)

6. Appreciate the impact that shipment consolidation and eliminating water
from some finished products can have upon sustainability and supply
chain costs
7. Discuss the role and objectives of the SmartWay Transport Program
sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency
8. Develop insights into the special challenges that transport companies will
face in the 21st century with respect to energy
9. Appreciate the opportunities that transport carriers will have to improve
supply chain performance through proactive collaboration and technology
10. Understand how supply chain visibility can help transport carriers to improve
their efficiency and effectiveness
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 13. Issues and Challenges of Global Supply
Chains (cont.)

6. Appreciate the impact that shipment consolidation and eliminating water
from some finished products can have upon sustainability and supply
chain costs
7. Discuss the role and objectives of the SmartWay Transport Program
sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency
8. Develop insights into the special challenges that transport companies will
face in the 21st century with respect to energy
9. Appreciate the opportunities that transport carriers will have to improve
supply chain performance through proactive collaboration and technology
10. Understand how supply chain visibility can help transport carriers to improve
their efficiency and effectiveness
learning_outcomes: T
session: Quiz 2: Cover Chap 9,10, 11,12,13
learning_outcomes: U
session: Quiz 2: Cover Chap 9,10, 11,12,13
learning_outcomes: U
session: Group presentation & Report submission
learning_outcomes: U
session: Group presentation & Report submission
learning_outcomes: U
session: Group presentation & Report submission
learning_outcomes: U
session: Essay Test & Course Revision
learning_outcomes: U
session: Essay Test & Course Revision
learning_outcomes: U