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International Logistics: An Introduction (FutureLearn)

Offered by Coventry University,
International Logistics: An Introduction (FutureLearn)

Increase your understanding of the stages involved in international logistics management with this online logistics course. Explore the opportunities and challenges involved in international logistics. On this course, you will have the opportunity to define and improve your knowledge around the process of international logistics.

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You will consider the main concepts and activities of international logistics and discover the potential advantages and risks of logistics management across borders.
You will also have the chance to learn how to ensure logistics quality and evaluate quality as a logistical objective and requirement.

What topics will you cover?

  • Introduction to the program
  • Introduction to logistics
  • Logistics concepts
  • Main activities and elements within logistics
  • Effects of international trade on international logistics
  • Advantages and disadvantages associated with international logistics
  • Elements that constitute customer value in logistics
  • Quality and how to evaluate it
  • Customer service and why it is important

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Define international logistics
  • Analyse the main activities and elements within logistics
  • Assess the advantages and disadvantages relating to international logistics
  • Recognise the quality definition as a part of logistics requirements
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