WEEK 1 Weekly Learning Outcomes Core Learning Outcomes 1 and 2 will be discussed 1. Compare the relationship between transportation issues and distribution goals of manufacturers, suppliers and shippers. The assessment should include a discussion of time, place and quantity utilities. 2. Explain the correlation between transportation and logistics; include supply chain management in the discussion. The student should exhibit an understanding of inbound and outbound transportation and its transition to the basic theory of supply chain management. Assignments 1. Read chapters 1 and 2 of the textbook LESSONS LEARNED? WEEK 2 Weekly Learning Outcomes Core Learning Outcomes 1, 2, and 3 will be discussed 1. Compare the relationship between transportation issues and distribution goals of manufacturers, suppliers and shippers. The assessment should include a discussion of time, place and quantity utilities. 2. Explain the correlation between transportation and logistics; include supply chain management in the discussion. The student should exhibit an understanding of inbound and outbound transportation and its transition to the basic theory of supply chain management. 3. Describe the effects of transportation regulation and public policy on transportation. As a minimum the student should exhibit an understanding of the effects of regulation on the economy, and highway safety. Assignments 1. Read chapters 3 and 4 of the textbook LESSONS LEARNED? WEEK 3 Weekly Learning Outcomes Core Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be discussed 1. Compare the relationship between transportation issues and distribution goals of manufacturers, suppliers and shippers. The assessment should include a discussion of time, place and quantity utilities. 2. Explain the correlation between transportation and logistics; include supply chain management in the discussion. The student should exhibit an understanding of inbound and outbound transportation and its transition to the basic theory of supply chain management. 3. Describe the effects of transportation regulation and public policy on transportation. As a minimum the student should exhibit an understanding of the effects of regulation on the economy, and highway safety. 4. Define the major operating and service characteristics of the following transportation modes: o Motor o Railroad o Air o Water and pipelines. Assignments 1. Read chapters 5 and 6 of the textbook LESSONS LEARNED? WEEK 4 Weekly Learning Outcomes Core Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be discussed 1. Compare the relationship between transportation issues and distribution goals of manufacturers, suppliers and shippers. The assessment should include a discussion of time, place and quantity utilities. 2. Explain the correlation between transportation and logistics; include supply chain management in the discussion. The student should exhibit an understanding of inbound and outbound transportation and its transition to the basic theory of supply chain management. 3. Describe the effects of transportation regulation and public policy on transportation. As a minimum the student should exhibit an understanding of the effects of regulation on the economy, and highway safety. 4. Define the major operating and service characteristics of the following transportation modes: o Motor o Railroad o Air o Water and pipelines Assignments 1. Read chapters 7 and 8 of the textbook LESSONS LEARNED? WEEK 5 Weekly Learning Outcomes Core Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be discussed 1. Compare the relationship between transportation issues and distribution goals of manufacturers, suppliers and shippers. The assessment should include a discussion of time, place and quantity utilities. 2. Explain the correlation between transportation and logistics; include supply chain management in the discussion. The student should exhibit an understanding of inbound and outbound transportation and its transition to the basic theory of supply chain management. 3. Describe the effects of transportation regulation and public policy on transportation. As a minimum the student should exhibit an understanding of the effects of regulation on the economy, and highway safety. 4. Define the major operating and service characteristics of the following transportation modes: o Motor o Railroad o Air o Water and pipelines 5. Analyze the impact of intermodal and special carriers on transportation. The student should include a discussion of the operating characteristics and flexibility offered. 6. Analyze the impact of technology in the transportation field. The student should include a discussion of the use and effects of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), bar coding, Radio Frequency Identification, and internet use. Assignments 1. Read chapters 9 and 10 of the textbook LESSONS LEARNED? WEEK 6 Weekly Learning Outcomes Core Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be discussed 1. Compare the relationship between transportation issues and distribution goals of manufacturers, suppliers and shippers. The assessment should include a discussion of time, place and quantity utilities. 2. Explain the correlation between transportation and logistics; include supply chain management in the discussion. The student should exhibit an understanding of inbound and outbound transportation and its transition to the basic theory of supply chain management. 3. Describe the effects of transportation regulation and public policy on transportation. As a minimum the student should exhibit an understanding of the effects of regulation on the economy, and highway safety. 4. Define the major operating and service characteristics of the following transportation modes: o Motor o Railroad o Air o Water and pipelines 5. Analyze the impact of intermodal and special carriers on transportation. The student should include a discussion of the operating characteristics and flexibility offered. 6. Analyze the impact of technology in the transportation field. The student should include a discussion of the use and effects of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), bar coding, Radio Frequency Identification, and internet use. Assignments 1. Read chapters 11 and 12 of the textbook LESSONS LEARNED? WEEK 7 Weekly Learning Outcomes Core Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be discussed 1. Compare the relationship between transportation issues and distribution goals of manufacturers, suppliers and shippers. The assessment should include a discussion of time, place and quantity utilities. 2. Explain the correlation between transportation and logistics; include supply chain management in the discussion. The student should exhibit an understanding of inbound and outbound transportation and its transition to the basic theory of supply chain management. 3. Describe the effects of transportation regulation and public policy on transportation. As a minimum the student should exhibit an understanding of the effects of regulation on the economy, and highway safety. 4. Define the major operating and service characteristics of the following transportation modes: o Motor o Railroad o Air o Water and pipelines. 5. Analyze the impact of intermodal and special carriers on transportation. The student should include a discussion of the operating characteristics and flexibility offered. 6. Analyze the impact of technology in the transportation field. The student should include a discussion of the use and effects of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), bar coding, Radio Frequency Identification, and internet use. Assignments 1. Read chapters 13 and 14 of the textbook LESSONS LEARNED? Week 8 Overall lessons learned