Sustainability in Logistics, Warehousing, and Distribution Practice

    EX 1111 is offered this winter:

Under­stand how to decrease envi­ron­men­tal impact in the areas of logis­tics, dis­tri­b­u­tion, and ware­hous­ing oper­a­tions. Learn about tech­nolo­gies that can affect effi­cien­cies and con­nec­tiv­i­ty, includ­ing QR codes, VMI solu­tions, RFID appli­ca­tions, autonomous vehi­cles, and replen­ish­ment options. Explore ways of reduc­ing emis­sions in fleet oper­a­tions and find out about pack­ag­ing mate­r­i­al alter­na­tives and GHG foot­print esti­mates. Dis­cuss issues such as out­sourc­ing, sched­ul­ing options through 3PLs, and sup­ply chain strate­gies for resilien­cy to mit­i­gate risks.
Course at a glance
  • This series will support professionals transitioning into logistics and distribution management and provide training in the newest technologies in the field.
What you will learn

  • Understand and embrace the technology that is driving the logistics industry.
  • Develop the competencies associated with the changing logistics industry requirements.
  • Develop the knowledge and skills to meet new industry complexities.

Offered:

Jan 27, 2024Jan 28, 2024
Mondays

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Saturdays

8:30 am – 4:30 pm MT

Sundays

8:30 am – 4:30 pm MT

Syn­chro­nous online learning, eClass

14 hours of instruction

In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. for­mat details

Class info
This course has no prerequisites

Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.

Transferability
  • Students who complete this micro-credential will receive elective credit in the Management Development Certificate Program.
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New course schedules are released each June and November.

EX 1111 is offered this winter: