Managing Global Logistics

DEPARTMENT BAED PROGRAMME EMBA-Accredited by AMBA

UNIT CODE CBE6190 UNIT TITLE Managing Global Logistics
CREDITS SEMESTER/SESSION Spring 2016
STAFF Dr. A. Matopoulos STAFF OFFICE
E-MAIL a.matopoulos@city.academic.gr

UNIT DESCRIPTION
With increased globalization and offshore sourcing, managing logistics in a global supply chain is becoming
an important issue for many companies, both large and small and medium-sized ones, across many different
business sectors. Operating in a global environment usually involves a plethora of countries and it also
usually comes with a plethora of new difficulties that need to be dealt appropriately. Sourcing the right
suppliers, selecting the right transportation and distribution channels are now challenged by time constraints,
risks, uncertainty and often cultural and political restrictions. Even if the goals of global supply chain
management are the same like traditional: reducing costs and enhancing the value delivered to customers,
the challenge to manage and coordinate such global supply chains is far more complex.

AIMS
The overall aim of this course is to provide an in depth knowledge of the challenges that exist, in terms of
logistics operations, for companies already facing global competition or for those planning to enter into the
global business arena. Important supply chain operations will be approached from a global perspective and
students will therefore have a clear understanding of the implications and the changes needed in order to
remain competitive.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this unit a student will be able to:
 LO1 - assess the global environment in terms on economic, political and technological changes
related implications for logistics operations
 LO2 - familiarize with different aspects of global logistics along with the factors impacting
logistics operational and system effectiveness.
 LO3 - examine the opportunities and risks of global sourcing
 LO4 - understand the various modes of transportation, their capabilities, advantages and drawbacks
in respect to the global environment
 LO5 - comprehend the structure of distribution channels and the implications from global logistics
 LO6 - understand the difficulties and the requirements of designing and assessing global supply chains
 LO7 - examine the role of collaboration for the successful operation of the global supply chain
 LO8 - understand the role of Information Technology in coordinating global supply chains
 LO9 - become aware of the challenges of logistics outsourcing and knowledge of the 3PL market
 LO10 - become aware of sustainability issues related to global operations

TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS

The course has been designed as a balanced mixture of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and
guest speaker lectures.

ASSESSMENT METHODS
The module will be formally assessed through a written final assignment report. This will assess the degree
to which a student has acquired the above stated learning outcomes, and is able to demonstrate an in-depth
understanding of the subject.

Coursework 100% Formal Examination -

RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK(S)
Mangan, J., Lalwani, C., Butcher, T. and Javadpour, R. (2011). Global Logistics and Supply Chain
nd
Management, 2 Edition, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 978-1-1199-9884-6

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LIST OF REFERENCES / ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED READING

 Autry, C., Goldsby, T. and Bell, J. (2012). Global Macrotrends and their Impact on Supply Chain
Management. Pearson Financial Times.
 Mentzer, J., Myers, M.B. and Stank, T.P. (2007). The handbook of global supply chain management.
Sage Publications.

OUTLINE
SESSION #1 Assessing the Global Environment and the Emergence of Global Logistics
 Understanding the global macrotrends
 Four driving forces of globalisation
 From domestic to global: complexities and uncertainties
Readings
Mangan Ch. 1
Autry, C., Goldsby, T., & Bell, J. (2012). Global Macrotrends and their Impact on Supply
Chain Management. Pearson Financial Times.
Bhatnagar, R. Chee-Chong Teo (2009). Role of logistics in enhancing competitive
advantage: A value chain framework for global supply chains, International Journal
of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, 39 (3), p. 202-226.
SESSION #2 Globalisation and International Trade
 Growth in international trade
 Offshoring
 Directional imbalances
Readings
Mangan Ch. 2
Maurer, A., and Degain, C. (2010). Globalization and trade flows: what you see is not
what you get! World Trade Organization, Economic Research and Statistics
Division, Staff Working Paper ERSD-2010-12.
Escaith, H. Lindenberg, N. and Miroudot, S. (2010). International Supply Chains and
Trade Elasticity in Times of Global Crisis, World Trade Organization, Economic
Research and Statistics Division, Staff Working Paper ERSD-2010-08.
SESSION #3 Global Sourcing and Supply
 Growth in global trade and waves on global sourcing
 Global sourcing as a way to change business strategy
 Identifying and selecting sources
Readings
Mangan Ch. 9
Oke, A., Maltz, A. and Christiansen, P. E (2009). Criteria for sourcing from developing
countries, Strategic Outsourcing: An International Journal, 2 (2), p.145 – 164.
Quintens L., Pauwels, P. and Matthyssens P. (2006). Global purchasing: State of the art and
research directions, Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management, 12, p. 170–181.
SESSION #4 Transport in Supply Chains
 Evolution and developments in modes of transport of goods
 Factory gate pricing & their impact on increased transparency
 Efficiency of transport services
Readings
Mangan Ch. 6
Venus Lun, Y. H., Kee-hung Lai and Cheng, T.C.E (2011). Investigation of the influences
of ‘transport complex economy’ and political risk on freight transport growth,
International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 14 (5), p. 285-296.

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SESSION #5 Global Logistics Service Providers

 Classifying logistics companies
 The 3PL/4PL in Europe and Globally
 Selecting LSPs and services
Readings
Mangan Ch. 8
Wong, C.Y. and Karia, N. (2010). Explaining the competitive advantage of logistics
service providers: a resource-based view approach, International Journal of
Production Economics, 128, p. 51-67.
Mentzer, J. T., Myers, M. B. and Cheung, M.S. (2004). Global market segmentation for
logistics services, Industrial Marketing Management, 33, p. 15-20.
SESSION #6 Managing Inventory in Global Supply Chain
 The importance of inventory management and principle of inventory
 Inventory control systems
 Supply Chain inventory management
Readings
Mangan Ch. 10
SESSION #7 Global Supply Chain Strategy
 Product/ Company characteristics
 Elements of Customer Service
 Time compression
Readings
Mangan Ch. 4
Creazza, A. Dallari F., Melacini, M. (2010). Evaluating logistics network configurations
for a global supply chain, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 15
(2), p. 154-164.
Hong, P., Noh, J. and Hwang, W. (2006). Global supply chain strategy: a Chinese market
perspective, Journal of Enterprise Information Management, 19 (3), p. 320-333.
SESSION #8 Reflection session
SESSION #9 Collaboration in Global Supply Chains
 Understanding the concepts of Collaboration and Integration
 Elements and levels of collaboration
 Establishing partnerships in the global environment
Readings
Mangan Ch. 3
Danese, P., Romano, P. and Formentini, M. (2013) The impact of supply chain
integration on responsiveness: The moderating effect of using an international
supplier network, Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation
Review, 49 (1), p. 125-140.
Holweg, M., Disney, S., Holmtrom, J. and Smaros, J. (2005). Supply chain collaboration:
making sense of the strategy continuum, European Management Journal, 23 (2), p
170–181.
SESSION #10 Outsourcing and Risks in Global Supply Chains
 Reasons for outsourcing and potential pitfalls
 The challenges for global outsourcing
 Types of risks in a global environment
Readings
Mangan Ch. 7, 15 Dornier et al. Ch. 5
Christopher, M. and Holweg, M. (2011). “Supply Chain 2.0”: managing supply chains in
the era of turbulence, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics
Management, 41 (1), p. 63-82.
Christopher, M., Mena, C., Khan, O. and Yurt, O. (2011). Approaches to managing global
sourcing risk, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 16 (2), p. 67- 81.

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SESSION #11 IT in Managing Global Supply Chains

 Facilitating global supply chain operations with the use of IT
 Difficulties and risks in the implementation of IT applications
 Examining to role of IT and Internet in global supply chains
Readings
Mangan Ch. 12
Yan, B. and Huang, G. (2011). Supply chain information transmission based on RFID
and internet of things, International Colloquium on Computing, Communication,
Control, and Management, 4, p. 166 – 169.
SESSION #12 Unit Review and Discussion - Coursework Preparation
 Unit overview
 Assignment’s requirements

SHEFFIELD GRADUATE BADGES

This unit contributes to the following Sheffield Graduate attributes as described in
www.shef.ac.uk/sheffieldgraduate:

Subject Independent Skilled & Ethical Critical, Analytical Information Skilled in the accomplished Flexible Team
knowledge learner Researcher & Creative thinker literate use of IT communicator Worker

K L R CAC I IT AC TW
Efficient Planner Applying Skills Culturally Well rounded,
& Time Manager and Knowledge Agile Reflective &
Self motivated

PTM ASK CA RSM

Additional for Postgraduate units:

Explore in Critically analyse Independent
Greater Depth the knowledge, responsibility for
ideas and research learning
PG PG PG

GD CA IRL

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