TRLG2013 — Transportation Management
TRLG 2013 - Transportation Management TRLG 2013 - Transportation Management Description This course is designed to provide the student with an exposure to the managerial aspects of transportation management as a function of the firm’s logistical strategy. It includes an introduction to the management of the various transportation modes: rail, motor, air, water, and pipelines. This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the issues and work performed by traffic managers and the management of modern transportation firms. Note: This course must be taken in the same academic period as TRLG 2033 . List the flow of goods from the end of the production line to the customer. Evaluate how the operating and service characteristics of each mode affect cost, performance, and the products moved. Prepare a cost/benefit analysis of various modes of transportation to determine appropriate mode. Apply the knowledge of transportation to determine what method best suits various situations. Relate inbound logistics to just-in-time inventory philosophy. Identify the economic principles that provide a foundation for transportation costing and pricing; Identify shipper and carrier strategies employed to reduce costs and improve performance. General Education
Prerequisites: TRLG1013, TRLG2033