APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2013/2014

SHI 3613 International Logistics

Responsible for the course
Marianne Jahre

Department
Department of Strategy and Logistics

Term
According to study plan

ECTS Credits
7,5

Language of instruction
English

Introduction

New technology combined with consumer demand has driven companies to expand their range of products while at the same time focusing on manufacturing and distribution efficiencies, seeking ways to reduce costs. This is in turn has prompted companies to seek lower-cost locations, moving factories to Asia, Central and South America, and Eastern Europe resulting in supply chains extending over several continents including suppliers and customers. These global supply chains are subject to increasing risks because of disruptions such as technological, man-made and natural disasters and rapidly changing demands while at the same time being complex and more vulnerable due to reductions in inventory buffers and number of suppliers. Furthermore, the increasing focus on improving disaster relief supply chains such as after the Haiti Earthquake, provide opportunities for international commercial logistics service providers such as shipping companies. The course will cover influencing factors and specificities of the diverse contexts in which the international supply chains must function as well as challenges and solutions of strategic, tactical and operational nature for those involved.

Learning outcome
Acquired knowledge
After completed course students shall:

• Understand the different contexts of international logistics including global sourcing and distribution, disaster relief and logistics in developing countries
• Understand the specific challenges of international logistics and the complexity of international supply chains
• Understand the various types of international supply chains and role shipping companies can play

• Undertake international logistics by having an overview of important sources of information that can be used.
• Be able to map and analyse international supply chains and the potential roles played by shipping companies
• Be able to undertake risk assessments

• Students should be able to understand and appreciate the transitions in, and consequences of modern supply chains, in particular in relation to the developing world

• What is international logistics and supply chain management
• The context of international logistics
• The international market for logistics service provision including disaster relief
• International sourcing, outsourcing and distribution
• Risk Supply Chain Management