Automotive Transportation Management (APSM 2107)
In this course, students will investigate the core principles of transportation and distribution specifically related to automotive parts. They will examine various shipping modes, logistics networks, and support services to understand how automotive components move through the supply chain. Emphasis will be placed on zero-emissions technologies, sustainability practices, cargo security, and emerging disruptive innovations including AI, blockchain, and automation reshaping the future of logistics. Students will also acquire the skills needed to manage the transportation of automotive components, raw materials, and finished goods, both globally and across the diverse regions of Canada. Throughout, the focus remains on strategic decision-making, guiding students to select the safest, most cost-effective, and time-conscious transportation options—or combinations of options—to optimize automotive logistics.
Course code: APSM 2107
Credits: 3.0
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline:
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