Logistics

Overview

Logistics is an application-oriented discipline that guides stakeholders in reducing logistics costs, improving service quality, and ultimately advancing progress in balancing economic, ecological, and social objectives. Featuring foundational knowledge, practical relevance, concise content, innovative perspectives, and diverse methodologies, this course offers comprehensive learning experiences. We look forward to your participation!

Syllabus

Chapter 1 General Introduction

1.1 Fundamentals of Logistics Science
1.2 Value Proposition of Logistics Systems
1.3 Flow Components in Logistics Systems
1.4 Theoretical Foundations of Logistics

Chapter 2 Logistics Systems Architecture and Service Delivery

2.1 System Architecture Overview
2.2 Logistics System Architecture Framework
2.3 Design Philosophy of Logistics Systems
2.4 Service Portfolio in Logistics Ecosystems
2.5 Selection of Logistics Models

Chapter 3 Basic Functions of Logistics

3.1 Characteristics of Various Transportation Modes
3.2 Inefficient Transportation and Its Manifestations
3.3 Roles, Functions, and Operational Processes of Warehousing
3.4 Common Inventory Management Strategies
3.5 Common Loading, Unloading, and Material Handling Equipment & Methods
3.6 Unit Load Systems and Equipment
3.7 Functions and Types of Value-Added Processing in Logistics
3.8 Distribution: Concept and Operational Models
3.9 Logistics Information: Concepts and Data Collection Technologies

Chapter 4 Corporate Logistics Management

4.1 Production Logistics
4.2 Supply Logistics
4.3Distribution Logistics
4.4 Reverse Logistics

Chapter 5 Supply Chain Management

5.1 Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management
5.2 Objectives and Significance of Supply Chain Management
5.3 The Background of the Emergence of Supply Chain Management
5.4 Key Focus Areas of Supply Chain Management
5.5 The Value of Information and Supply Chain Management
5.6 The Latest Developments and Practices in Supply Chain
5.7 Supply Chain Risk Management

Chapter 6 Logistics Costs

6.1 Overview of Logistics Cost Management
6.2 Classification and Composition of Logistics Costs
6.3 Requirements for Calculating Corporate Logistics Costs and Determining Cost Calculation Objects
6.4 Methods and Procedures for Calculating Corporate Logistics Costs
6.5 Overview of Logistics Cost Control

Chapter 7 Logistics Taxation

7.1 Overview of Logistics Taxation
7.2 Taxation Policies for the Logistics Industry
7.3 Calculation of Logistics Taxes
7.4 Tax Planning for Logistics Enterprises

Chapter 8 E-commerce Logistics

8.1 Overview of E-commerce
8.2 Overview of E-commerce Logistics
8.3 E-commerce Logistics Operations
8.4 Cross-border E-commerce Logistics

Chapter 9 Supply Chain Finance

9.1 Overview of Supply Chain Finance
9.2 Receivables-based Financing: Accounts Receivable Pledge
9.3 Receivables-based Financing: Factoring
9.4 Inventory-based Financing
9.5 Advance Payment Financing
9.6 Risks in Supply Chain Finance

Chapter 10 International Logistics

10.1 Overview of International Logistics
10.2 International Logistics Systems, Nodes, Corridors, and Multimodal Transport
10.3 Overview of Port Logistics
10.4 Overview of Bonded Logistics