This course aims to provide students insight into the supply chain dynamics in the North American region especially United States. After completing this course, students will have a good understanding of the regional economy, inter-regional dynamics, logistics development trends, and key business issues.
Language: English
Instruction hours: 24 lecture hours
Part I North America
- The North America free trade zone - USMCA impact on supply chains
- Impact of COVID 19 on North American supply chain
- Overview (historical development & current status) of NA freight transport by mode
- Overview of Canada and Mexico supply chain sectors
- Major trading partners
- Global trading partners & trends
- Panama Canal expansion impact on NA Ports
- Manufacturing sectors – near shoring realities
Part I North America
- Retail and distribution
- Specific Sectors and Cases
- E-commerce in US
- Intermodal Transportation in US
- Overview of 3PL industry
- Major government policies/initiatives affecting the logistics industry
- Major trends affecting the Supply Chain industry
- Technology and Innovation
