MSc Global Logistics

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Overview

Logistics is an ever-changing puzzle, requiring a mix of cutting-edge technology, analytical skills, management techniques and leadership talent to solve.

This online logistics degree aims to help you develop these skills. It is a starting point from which to explore the core disciplines of logistics management and grow your knowledge of alternative strategies.

You’ll engage with real-world issues, learn to make judgements in the absence of complete data, and examine how to communicate your findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Syllabus

On successful completion of the course, you should be able to:

Assess appropriateness of theories, concepts and issues along with the management, analysis and planning of logistics within organisations
Critically appraise the operational, financial, and technological management of logistics within and across a variety of industry sectors
Evaluate and apply the most appropriate logistics tools, techniques and theories to formulate practical solutions
Develop innovative global logistics solutions through the application of appropriate cyberphysical systems
Appraise the application of sustainable and ethical practice within supply chains
Evidence enhanced research, transferable and professional skills which are relevant to employment and leadership in the logistics industry
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of consultancy and the theories and practices found in leadership

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Examine the environmental impacts of logistics and learn how to mitigate them

On this course, you will be introduced to the main principles of sustainable development in business and green logistics. You will examine the environmental, financial, and social impacts of logistics and procurement operations at a local and global scale, and learn why these need to be minimised.

You will have the opportunity to explore the key policies and laws regulating supply chain functions that aim to protect the environment. You will also be introduced to the methods that assess the environmental performance of supply chains, in order to improve current practices and monitor progress.

This course is suitable for logistics professionals and individuals with an interest in the environmental issues of business supply chain and logistics activities around the globe.

Please note that the individuals listed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.
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Explore logistics and supply chains, and the issues created by globalisation

On this course, you will identify and explore the issues shaping global logistics in the world today. You will have the opportunity to define logistics and supply chains and address the importance of the physical characteristics of goods.

Throughout this course, you will evaluate the influence of inventory, outsourcing and trade blocks on global networks. You will also discuss and assess, in detail, the problems caused by this increasing globalisation.

This course is for business professionals aiming to improve their logistics, supply chain or distribution skills.

Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.
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Explore how economics affects a global logistics business

This two-week course aims to provide you with the opportunity to define economics, develop an understanding of basic economic concepts and use them to explain the behaviour of a simplified economy.

You will explore microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts and demonstrate the difference between the long and short-run economic scenario in profit maximisation.

You will also investigate the role of transport in economic development and growth. Finally, you’ll investigate how economic market structures influence transport markets and affect efficiency using contestable theory.

This course is for business professionals aiming to improve their logistics, supply chain or distribution skills, especially in costing and pricing of logistics services.

Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.
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Explore the basics of logistics simulation to help develop decision-making

On this course, you will be shown how current operations work within a business supply chain and will explore affordable scenarios for further improvements.

You will explore the benefits of logistics simulation along with limitation and other modelling steps. You will also gain the opportunity to learn how to better deal with uncertainty and reduce future business risks.

This course is of particular interest to anyone with a keen interest in logistics operations and how to manage them efficiently while facing uncertainties in a virtual environment.

Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.

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MSc Global Logistics

Overview

Syllabus

Courses

Sustainability and Green Logistics: An Introduction

Examine the environmental impacts of logistics and learn how to mitigate them

Principles of Global Logistics Management

Explore logistics and supply chains, and the issues created by globalisation

What is Economics in Global Logistics?

Explore how economics affects a global logistics business

Simulation for Logistics: An Introduction

Explore the basics of logistics simulation to help develop decision-making

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