TLMT312

School  of  Business   TLMT  312  

Transportation  Economics   3  Credit  Hours    

8-­‐Weeks   Prerequisite(s):  None  

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Course  Description Course  Scope Course  Materials Course  Objectives Course  Outline Course  Delivery  Method Academic  Services   Policies Turnitin.com

Course  Description  (Catalog) TLMT  312  -­‐  Transportation  Economics  (3  hours)   This  course  focuses  on  the  micro  and  macro  economic  issues  associated  with  international,  national,  and   local  transport,  logistics,  and  other  issues  in  the  transportation  industry.  Topics  include  the  economic   aspects  of  rail,  water,  air,  ground,  and  other  transport  modes;  inventory,  and  supply.  

Course  Scope

This  course  will  provide  you  with  a  solid  foundation  in  economic  principles  and  the  interaction  of   transportation  economics  with  regard  to  technology  &  globalization.    The  course  will  explore  the   application  of  economic  theory  to  the  transport  sector.  Unlike  other  courses  which  often  concentrate  on   particular  modes  of  transport,  such  as  the  railways  or  shipping,  or  specific  sectors  such  as  the   nationalized  transport  industries,  one  of  the  main  aims  of  our  course  is  to  show  that  many  economic   issues  in  transport  are  common  to  all  modes,  with  some  variations.  Subsequently,  the  approach  is  to   show  how  economic  theory  may  be  applied  to  improve  the  overall  efficiency  of  the  transport  sector;   examples  are,  therefore,  drawn  from  all  forms  of  transport.  

Course  Materials   Required  Materials   Reading  materials  are  available  inside  the  course.  

Course  Objectives   After  successfully  completing  this  course,  the  student  will:  

1. Explain  how  the  processes  of  transportation  economics  play  a  major  role  in  transportation  decisions of  an  organization. 2. Identify  value  opportunities  for  organizations  with  a  rational  ERP  implementation. 3. Determine  best  practices  for  inventory  control  decisions. 4. Define  how  reverse  logistics  can  benefit  a  company. 5. Describe  how  customer  service  can  improve  within  a  supply  chain  operation. 6. Discuss  international  and  domestic  terms  of  sale. 7. Discuss  wholesale  and  retail  transportation  economics. 8. Describe  how  benchmarking  can  be  a  critical  aspect  of  performance  management. 9. Explain  how  a  transportation  economics  strategy  can  effectively  position  an  organization  to  maximize shareholder  value.

Course  Outline Week   Topic(s)   Learning  Objective(s)  

1 21st Century Supply Chains and Logistics

* Explain how the processes of transportation economics play a major role in transportation decisions of the organization.

2 Customer Accommodation, Procurement and Manufacturing

* What is the impact of strategic considerations related to customer accommodation, procurement and manufacturing on logistical requirements.

3 Information Technology and Integrated Operations Planning

* Identify value opportunities for organizations with a rational ERP implementation.

4 Inventory and Transportation Infrastructure

* Determine best practices for inventory control decisions.

5 Transportation Operations, Warehousing, Packaging and Materials Handling

* Define how reverse logistics can benefit a company. * Discuss international and domestic terms of sale.

6 Global Supply Chains, Network Design and Operational Planning

* Describe how customer service can improve within a supply chain operation.

7 Relationship Development and Management; Operational and Financial Performance Measurement and Supply Chain Risk

* Explain why dependency is a primary driver of supply chain solidarity. * Describe how benchmarking can be a critical aspect of performance management. * Describe the implications of a supply chain strategy focus on managing risk.

8 * Discuss wholesale and retail transportation economics.

Course  Delivery  Method  

This  course  delivered  via  distance  learning  will  enable  students  to  complete  academic  work  in  a   flexible  manner,  completely  online.  Course  materials  and  access  to  an  online  learning   management  system  will  be  made  available  to  each  student.  Online  assignments  are  due  by   Sunday  evening  of  the  week  as  noted  and  include  Discussion  questions  (accomplished  in   groups  through  a  threaded  discussion),  examination,  and  individual  assignments  submitted  for   review  by  the  Faculty  Member).  Assigned  faculty  will  support  the  students  throughout  this   eight-week  course.  

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