BUS 474
Logistics Management
Section: 001

Course Description

Management of physical flows of goods between firms, management of inventories that support those flows, and assessment of the effects of freight transportation choices on these management activities. A variety of conceptual frameworks and quantitative tools are used to formulate the basis for effective logistics decision making and relate those decisions to broader issues in managing the entire supply chain and fulfilling the strategic objectives of a firm. A nominal fee for simulation software may be required.

Spring 2026

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
00220 Dabney Hall
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: BUS 370; Co-requisite: BUS 470 Restriction: Poole College Majors