Logistics and Supply chain Management

Program Description

The Supply Chain Management Department is concerned with the study of logistics and supply chain management. Managing the flow of materials, products and information with high quality and efficiency within and between organizations is the basis upon which all industrial and service organizations in the whole world are based until customer satisfaction is achieved, and profitability rates are achieved, which then contribute to the development and modernization of goods and services. Logistic management also requires integration between activities which have a significant impact on customer service, including inventory management, transportation, warehousing, packaging, material handling, procurement, distribution, support services, and product returns

Learning Outcomes

• 1. Business and Knowledge 1.1. Students will describe and apply the fundamental theories and concepts in business logistics. 1.2. Students will evaluate the social, legal, economic, cultural, and political issues and trends that affect the way business is conducted. 1.3. Students will have a broad and deep understanding of their major discipline. 2. Practical and professional skills 2.1. Students will formulate strategies to integrate global trends with decision making. 2.2 Students will apply information technology/ innovative solutions to solve business logistics problems. 3. Intellectual skills 3.1. Students will analyse real business logistics problems to find innovative solutions. 3.2 Students will apply analytical techniques, models, frameworks or/and software appropriately in specific contexts 4. Generic/communications skills 4.1 Students will develop leadership skills and work effectively in teams in different cultures. 4.2 Students will use oral, written and technology-supported communication skills.