Global Logistics Operations and Resilience

This unit builds operational competence in international logistics by examining foreign distribution chains, warehousing and fleet management, security and legal protections, and humanitarian/disaster relief (H&DR) logistics frameworks. Students will practice using metrics, sustainability practices, and case-study analysis to design resilient, compliant, and culturally informed logistics support plans.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze foreign distribution chains, geopolitical and social risks, and case-study outcomes to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for global supply routes
• Apply warehousing, distribution, fleet-management, and H&DR logistics frameworks to design an operational support plan that meets service, legal, and cultural requirements
• Evaluate security, intellectual property, insurance, and piracy threats and select appropriate mitigation, indemnification, and compliance strategies for international operations
• Demonstrate use of logistics tools, performance metrics, and sustainable practices to monitor operations, improve efficiency, and support decision-making under changing conditions