BUSM 2090 - Logistics

Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology
Academic Discipline: Business Management

Assistant Dean: Brooke Miller, M.B.A.

3 Credit(s)
This course explores the essential nature and strategic role of logistical operations for the American business enterprise. Included will be the design and control of the flow of goods, services and personnel to its destination and management of the flow with the supply chain. Focus will include inventory, warehousing, packaging, environmental concerns, and transportation modes. Special attention will be given to the global and web-based context for logistical decision-making. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Identify how the essential role of logistics applies in general to a successful economy and specifically to each successful firm in providing a multitude of “hidden” services from: product packaging to EDI tracking, bar coding, logistics channel selection, customer service, hazardous materials handling, mode of transpiration, warehousing, international documentation and successful inventory control.	Graded class participation and discussion, In-class case analysis and written summaries and chapter examinations. [Knowledge based outcomes are assessed throughout weeks 5 - 15 by chapter examinations.
2. Identify and analyze the common types and attributes of logistics equipment and storage systems used in the industry.	Written evaluation of homework assignments and chapter examinations. [Week 2-15]
3. Prepare an organization and process chart for a supply chain linkage including both line and staff functions for both an industrial and service-oriented corporation.	Written evaluation of homework assignment. [Week 5-10]
4. Create a warehouse layout and design pattern based on the principles and objectives of materials handling efficiency for ultimate customer service.	Written evaluation and examination. [Week 11- 15]
5. Create and submit a detailed case study of a modern American corporation elaborating on the techniques used to improve the operation of the inbound and outbound supply chain complete with estimates of cost efficiencies.	Class discussion, group assignment participation and research paper. [Week 13-15]

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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