Course Desc<x>ription:
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<br>This course provides an overview of key concepts and strategies for managing 
<br>international supply chains. Topics include global logistics infrastructure, 
<br>entry into foreign markets, contracts, terms of trade, documentation, 
<br>transportation modes, demand planning, and using supply chain capabilities for 
<br>competitive advantage.
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<br>Course Schedule:
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<br>Week 1: Introduction
<br>Course overview
<br>Introduction to global supply chain management
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<br>Week 2: International Supply Chain Management
<br>Drivers of globalized supply chains
<br>Designing global network configurations
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<br>Week 3: International Logistics Infrastructure
<br>Roles of ports, waterways, roads, rails, and air networks
<br>Public vs private infrastructure investment
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<br>Week 4: Methods of Entry into Foreign Markets
<br>Exporting, licensing, partnering, foreign direct investment
<br>Assessing market risks and entry strategies
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<br>Week 5: International Contracts
<br>Elements of import/export contracts
<br>Incoterms and payment terms
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<br>Week 6: Terms of Trade or Incoterms
<br>Standard commercial terms
<br>Impact on transportation and risk management
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<br>Week 7: Terms of Payment
<br>Payment methods such as open account, documentary collection, letter of credit
<br>Managing payment risk
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<br>Week 8: Currency of Payment
<br>Currency risk management strategies
<br>Impact of exchange rate fluctuation
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<br>Week 9: International Commercial Documents
<br>Export and import documents such as bill of lading, invoice, packing lists
<br>Documentary requirements and compliance
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<br>Week 10: International Insurance
<br>Marine, air, and freight insurance
<br>Assessing risks and coverage strategies
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<br>Week 11: International Ocean Transportation
<br>Containerized shipping
<br>Contracting with steamship lines
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<br>Week 12: International Air Transportation
<br>Air freight vs air express
<br>Tradeoffs of cost, speed, and reliability
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<br>Week 13: International Land and Multi-Modal Transportation
<br>Role of rail, road, and multi-modal transport
<br>Intermodal logistics networks
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<br>Week 14: Using International Logistics for Competitive Advantage
<br>Lead time reduction
<br>Improved customer service levels
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<br>Week 15: Economic Order Quantity
<br>Balancing inventory costs with customer service
<br>Impact of uncertainty on safety stock
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<br>Week 16: Models for Known Demand
<br>Managing predictable demand patterns
<br>Supply chain coordination with known demand
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<br>Week 17: Models for Unknown Demand
<br>Forecasting techniques
<br>Inventory positioning approaches
<br>Qualitative and quantitative forecasting methods
<br>Metrics for forecast accuracy
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<br>Week 18: Final Presentation
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<br>Instructor: Dr. Lin, Dung-Ying
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<br>Grading 
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<br>Regular attendance and active participation: 50%
<br>Term project: 50%
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<br>The use of AI:  conditionally open; please specify how generative AI will be 
<br>used in course output