LOG 490 Capstone Course in Logistics – All Discussions With Sample Answers

LOG 490 Module 1 Discussions – What is logistics and what does someone in logistics do?

What is logistics and what does someone in logistics do? Explain logistics involved in one service supply chain, say a restaurant. Can you identify the logistics that would have to take place in order for the product/service to be available for you?

LOG 490 Module 2 Discussions – Electronic Data?

Is Electronic Data transfer critical to Logistics in today’s business environment? Think about the digital signatures when UPS deliver products to you. Is it better?

LOG 490 Module 3 Discussions – Logistics Systems Performance

What type of Methodology (i.e., Comparing Unit Productivity within the Same Organization; Relative Service; “Best Practices”) is used for Benchmarking Logistics Systems performance within an organization with which you are familiar? Would you recommend alternative measures by which to assess such performance? If so, please briefly describe these measures.

LOG 490 Module 4 Discussions – Global Logistics

Think of a product you are familiar with—the clothes you are wearing or the beverage you just drank or the book you are reading. Identify the challenges that would be involved in distributing this product on a global scale to different markets.

LOG 490 Module 5 Discussions – Third-Party Logistics

According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, third-party Logistics is defined as “a firm that provides multiple logistics services for use by customers. Preferably, these services are integrated, or bundled together, by the provider. Among the services 3PLs provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding.” Are UPS, FedEx, or DHL third-party Logistics or First-party Logistics?

LOG 490 Module 6 Discussion

The capstone course has given you the opportunity to integrate past course work in exploring the major challenges and technological transformations associated with modern logistics. Based on this course and previous courses, speculate on what you anticipate to be the major trends in logistics over the next 10 years.

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