After the exam we will focus on more traditional logistics topics. We’ll do chapters 7 and 8 pretty much together starting Friday, and continuing all week. Note that on Monday October 30 you’ll have a case presentation writeup due, on the Chippy or NAM cases– take your pick– from the case book.
These chapters are about modes of transportation and about transportation operations. We’ll learn about strengths and weaknesses of different modes of transport, and some of the economics. We’ll look at the types of players in the transportation arena, and some legalities, as well as the regulatory picture. We will also study how rates are set today, particularly in trucking but applicable to all types.
There are two presentations covering this material posted on WebCT.
Supply Chain and Logistics 