Logistics in the Supply Chain (online)
Note: The prerequisite for this course is Operations and Supply Chain Management
The face of logistics has been reshaped by the same trends underlying the entire concept of supply chain management: globalization, shorter life cycles, increased outsourcing of goods and services, and focus on higher quality and lower cost. Logistics in Supply Chains covers traditional topics in logistics, as well as some not-so-traditional ones. The purpose of the course is to recognize the interrelationship of logistics with all supply chain functions and to understand how all parts of the supply chain work.
Logistics in the Supply Chain counts toward the Online Certificate in Supply Chain Management. If you choose the Graduate Certificate option, you can earn three graduate credits for completion of this course. If you choose the Professional Certificate option, you can earn 4.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) for completion of this course. CEU’s are a widely recognized measure of participation in non-credit professional education activities.
Participants who successfully complete this course will receive 45 Continuing Education Hours (CEH's), which can be applied toward the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) CPSM recertification, C.P.M. recertification and/or A.P.P. reaccreditation program requirements. Note: ISM does not endorse, certify or sponsor this program or its content.
Who Should Attend
Logistics in the Supply Chain will be beneficial to a diverse number of supply chain professionals, including:
- Individuals who are relatively new to supply chain management and desire a foundational knowledge of supply chain complexities as well as a strong understanding of how companies leverage their supply chains to achieve competitive advantage
- Experienced professionals who wish to update their knowledge of current thinking and best practices through interaction with faculty engaged in broad-based research and consulting
- People who wish to network with other supply chain professionals across industries
- Working professionals who want to supplement their undergraduate or graduate degree with graduate-level courses in supply chain management
Key Benefits
By participating in Logistics in the Supply Chain, you should be able to:
- Understand the elements of logistics network design decisions and be able to participate in a network design team
- Understand the roles, limitations and cost structures of various logistics service providers, including third-party logistics service providers
- Be familiar with the plethora of services now offered by third-party logistics service providers and be an informed participant in decisions to use these types of services
- Understand the role of forecasting and how to apply some simple forecasting tools to short- and mid-range forecasts, as well as gain an understanding of forecast error
- Understand some common tools for managing inventory, the concept of risk pooling and some of the issues associated with the use of radio frequency identification (RFID)
- Be aware of some of the issues, approaches and tools for business continuity planning, also known as disaster planning or crisis management
- Be aware of the benefits of collaboration with trading partners, the use of metrics for improving processes and the application of the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model.
Course Structure
Logistics in the Supply Chain is an online course consisting of five modules. Students will be allowed one week to complete each module. This course is not a "self-study" course; all students begin and end the course on the same date. This model replicates a classroom environment online and ensures a high level of interaction and learning among participants and faculty.
An important aspect to effective learning is the opportunity to work with peers and to learn from classmates who work in other industries. To this extent, faculty will facilitate a discussion board each week with one or more open-ended questions designed to achieve the learning objectives. Participants will be required to respond to the questions or to the responses from their classmates to demonstrate active learning.
Topics
- The role of logistics networks in supply chain management
- Logistics service providers analysis and choice
- Forecasting
- Inventory
- Metrics and collaboration
Admissions Requirements, Applications Procedures and Deadlines
Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed on a rolling basis. All application materials must be received at least two weeks prior to the first day of classes. GMAT/GRE scores are not required.
Please note, for both the Graduate and Professional Certificates, Operations and Supply Chain Management must be the first course taken. To register for either of the certificate programs, please visit the admission requirements page.
Tuition and Fees
- The professional course is $2,300. Participants who choose this option will receive 4.5 continuing education units.
- The graduate course is currently $2,907. This fee is subject to change based on an annual review of tuition and fees by the Arizona Board of Regents. Students who choose this option will receive a grade worth three graduate credits on an ASU transcript.
- All course materials are included in the tuition and fees.
Cancellation Policy
Please review our cancellation policy.
