TDW 3060 - Third Party Logistics

Clock Hours: 21

Course Description:
This course gives the student the basic working knowledge and understanding of Third Party Logistics and its role in transportation to include types of third party logistic services, its role in the movement of goods, why seek integrated third party logistics, reasons for outsourcing, and various other aspects of third party logistics.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

Third Party Logistics
1. Understand the concept of third party logistics and its role in the movement of goods
2. Identify the different types of third party logistics service providers
3. Describe the four types of transportation activities that are outsourced
4. Discuss the reasons why companies seek integrated third party logistics services
5. Understand the size and scope of the third party logistic market and the reasons for outsourcing and the results achieved
6. Discuss the current challenges and competitive issues in the third party logistics industry, along with challenges and competitive issues