Introduction to Logistics LOGS101

Instructor Information

Course Information

Name: Eng. N i z a r S h b i k a t , MBA

Office Location: Building B, Second Floor, R207
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 09:30 11:00
12:30 02:00
Email: nizar.shbikat@gju.edu.jo
Alternative Email: nizar.shbikat@gmail.com
Department: Logistics Science

Credit Hours: 3
Time & Location:
Section 3: (Mon, Wed 11:00 12:30), RB220
Section 4: (Mon, Wed 08:00 09:30), RB019
Class Duration: 75 min
Textbook: Donald Waters, 2003, Logistics: An

Do & Dont Rules

Grades

DO:

Arrive on time DONT:

Stay on task
Be respectful
Bring your pen
every class
Participate

Sleep during
class
Cheat
Disrupt Class
Use devices
without permit
Bring food

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Sec. 3: 03-11-2015
Sec. 4: 04-11-2015
Final Exam
50%

First Exam
25%
Second Exam
25%

Sec. 3: 01-12-2015
Sec. 4: 02-12-2015

Course Description & Objectives

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of logistics. An easy-to-follow approach is adopted to help
students comprehend and grasp as much as possible of information. The reference textbook has been chosen carefully
among many other textbooks according to selection criteria such as completeness, relevance, and easiness to follow.
Different topics will be covered beginning with understanding the logistics concepts followed by planning the supply
chain. By the end of the semester, students are expected to gain thorough understanding about the basics of logistics
and use the qualitative tools to analyze and solve certain problems in the field of supply chain and logistics.

Course Outline
Chapter 1: The Context of Logistics
Chapter 2: Integrating the Supply Chain

The instructor reserves the right to change this

syllabus if necessary.

Chapter 3: Logistics Strategy

Students must abide by all rules and regulations

Chapter 4: Implementing the Strategy

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Chapter 5: Locating Facilities

Chapter 6: Planning Resources
Chapter 7: Controlling Material Flow

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