Introduction to Logistics Ⅰ

Course Information

College Toyama College Year 2021
Course Title Introduction to Logistics Ⅰ
Course Code 0060 Course Category Specialized / Compulsory
Class Format Lecture Credits School Credit: 1
Department Department of International Business Student Grade 2nd
Term First Semester Classes per Week 2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials 齊藤実・矢野裕児・林克彦 著『物流論』中央経済社
Instructor Murayama Masako

Course Objectives

Logistics is a very important process in considering today's business.
In this course, students will learn the basic concepts of logistics, understand the current situation surrounding logistics and other international businesses, and develop awareness of logistics and business issues.

Rubric

Ideal LevelStandard LevelUnacceptable Level
Achievement 1Students will be able to explain the basic flow of goods in logistics.Students will be able to explain the basic flow of goods in logistics, albeit inadequately.Students cannot explain the basic flow of goods in logistics.
Achievement 2Students will be able to explain each role of logistics, such as transportation, cargo handling and storage, and their roles.Students will be able to explain each role of logistics, such as transportation, cargo handling and storage, and their roles, albeit inadequately.Students cannot explain each role of logistics, such as transportation, cargo handling and storage, and their roles.
Achievement 3Students will be able to explain the basic characteristics of each vehicle in transportation activities.Students will be able to explain the basic characteristics of each vehicle in transportation activities, albeit inadequately.Students cannot explain the basic characteristics of each vehicle in transportation activities.

Assigned Department Objectives

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Teaching Method

Outline:
Logistics is a very important process in thinking about today's business. In this lecture, students will learn the basic concepts of logistics.
Style:
Lecture.
In this course, when creating a notebook, students are encouraged to promote understanding by writing the contents described during the lecture in addition to the whiteboard.
Notice:
The recognition of credit requires 60 points or more rating. Those who do not have a score of 60 can take the certification test upon request. Evaluation criteria for the certification test conform to this test. Those who earn credits in the Persuasion Test score 60 points.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Active Learning
Aided by ICT
Applicable to Remote Class
Instructor Professionally Experienced

Course Plan

Theme Goals
1st Semester
1st Quarter
1st Orientation Understanding of course structure, evaluation, learning method.
2nd Logistics and distribution The role of logistics and distribution.
3rd Logistics domain Classification by distribution area.
4th Concept and features of logistics services Logistics service concepts and features.
5th Logistics and logistics Definition of logistics.
6th Changes in the logistics market Changes in trends and logistics needs of the Japanese economy.
7th Transport mode The type and role of transport mode.
8th Mid-term examination Perform the test for the range of learning.
2nd Quarter
9th Automobile transport Function and role of the automobile transport.
10th Automobile transport ② History and changes in the trucking business.
11th home delivery History and role of the courier.
12th Challenges in the automobile transportation business Issues in the trucking business.
13th Railway transport Functions and roles of rail freight transportation.
14th Railway transport ② Function and role as a logistics base of a rail freight station.
15th Term-end examination
16th Checking the final grade

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExaminationPresentationMutual Evaluations between studentsBehaviorPortfolioOtherTotal
Subtotal80000020100
Basic Proficiency400000545
Specialized Proficiency3000001040
Cross Area Proficiency100000515