Transportation and Distribution Management

This course provides students with a practical understanding of transportation, distribution, and warehousing management, including the movement of raw materials and finished products throughout the supply chain. The course explores the various modes of freight transportation, the economic fundamentals underlying each, and how each mode might fit into a company’s overall logistics strategy. The course also examines the design and management of warehousing and distribution operations, with a focus on optimizing storage, material handling, and the seamless integration of these functions with transportation and customer service. During the course, students are introduced to the many potential career opportunities available in transportation and distribution management.