Faculty: Logistics The Logistics major, offered through distance education, focuses on managing supply chain operations, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution. Students gain skills in supply chain strategy, operations management, data analysis, and logistics technology. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand logistics and supply chain management principles. - Develop skills in transportation and warehousing management. - Learn inventory management and demand forecasting techniques. - Explore supply chain strategy and optimization. - Analyze logistics technology and data analytics. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Gain practical experience through online projects and virtual internships. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management** - Overview of principles, history, and industry trends. 2. **Transportation Management** - Managing transportation operations, including routing and scheduling. 3. **Warehousing and Distribution Management** - Principles of warehousing, distribution center operations, and order fulfillment. 4. **Inventory Management** - Techniques for managing inventory levels and replenishment strategies. 5. **Demand Forecasting and Planning** - Methods for forecasting demand and planning production and inventory levels. 6. **Supply Chain Strategy and Optimization** - Strategies for optimizing supply chain operations and network design. 7. **Logistics Technology and Information Systems** - Use of technology and information systems in logistics and supply chain management. 8. **Data Analytics in Logistics** - Application of data analytics for improving logistics and supply chain performance. 9. **Global Logistics and International Trade** - Exploration of global logistics operations and international trade regulations. 10. **Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management** - Principles of sustainable practices in logistics and supply chain management. 11. **Project Management in Logistics** - Techniques for managing logistics projects, including planning, execution, and control. 12. **Portfolio Development** - Creating a professional portfolio showcasing logistics and supply chain management skills. 13. **Virtual Internship/Practicum** - Real-world experiences in logistics companies, supply chain management firms, or operations departments through virtual internships. 14. **Capstone Project** - Comprehensive project applying logistics and supply chain management skills. **Assessment Methods:** - Principles analyses - Transportation management projects - Warehousing and distribution management projects - Inventory management projects - Demand forecasting and planning projects - Supply chain strategy and optimization projects - Logistics technology and information systems projects - Data analytics in logistics projects - Global logistics and international trade projects - Sustainable logistics and supply chain management projects - Project management in logistics projects - Portfolio development projects - Virtual internship/practicum reports - Capstone projects and presentations **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management" - "Transportation Management" - "Warehousing and Distribution Management" - "Inventory Management" - "Demand Forecasting and Planning" - "Supply Chain Strategy and Optimization" - "Logistics Technology and Information Systems" - "Data Analytics in Logistics" - "Global Logistics and International Trade" - "Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management" - "Project Management in Logistics" - "Portfolio Development" **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of business principles, mathematics, and an interest in logistics and supply chain management. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree in Logistics (Distance Education). **Certification:** Graduates may pursue certifications such as: - Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) - Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) - Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) - Certifications in specific logistics and supply chain management software **Target Audience:** Aspiring logistics managers, supply chain analysts, operations managers, and professionals seeking careers in logistics companies, supply chain management firms, operations departments, and related fields. This major equips students with the managerial, analytical, and technical skills needed to excel in logistics and supply chain management, supporting careers in various roles within logistics companies, supply chain management firms, operations departments, and related fields. The distance education format provides flexibility for students to learn at their own pace and from anywhere in the world.