Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
Technological Innovations in Logistics and Supply Chains
2. Language of Instruction:
English
3. Course Code:
INT647010
4. Credits:
3
5. Course Objectives:
This course is designed to help learners understand the demands and technological trends in logistics and supply chain management amid the rapid development of science and technology. Learners will be equipped with knowledge of the latest technologies applied in logistics and supply chain systems, thereby enabling them to apply this knowledge to innovate and improve these systems.
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
The increasingly intense competition in the economy requires organizations and businesses to continuously enhance their competitiveness, capitalize on existing advantages, and research and innovate products, services, and new technologies. The process of creating products and services is becoming more complex, with expanding scales and increasingly stringent quality requirements to ensure customer retention and expansion. Furthermore, the rapid changes in science and technology, along with the urgent need to adapt to environmental protection trends and sustainable development, have caused the logistics and supply chain systems to constantly evolve and improve. Therefore, this course focuses on the trends of green and sustainable development, as well as the application of Industry 4.0 technologies in logistics and supply chains. The knowledge that learners will explore includes: green fuel in logistics and supply chains; electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and drones; robotics technology and process automation; IoT, artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, machine learning, and green manufacturing.