λογοτυπο
AGRICULTURAL
UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS
Department of Agribusiness
& Supply Chain Management
εικόνα ΕΣΠΑ

5912 -International Supply Chain

Content

1. Introduction to basic concepts

2. International trade

3. Methods of entering foreign markets

4. International infrastructure

5. International conventions, agreements and trading conditions

6. Management of international supply chain

7. Incoterms

8. International maritime transport

9. International air transport

10. International land transport

11. Regulatory Framework and Safety in Transport

12. Multimodal transport

13. Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Corridor

14. Special topics

A combination of teaching and learning methods will be used, aiming at the active participation of the students and the practical application of the thematic units under examination; there will also be lectures using audiovisual media, discussions, and analyses of case studies on real business issues, experiential (group) activities, as well as projections of relevant videos. The students will also undertake an individual or group project. Furthermore, articles, audiovisual lecture materials, web links/addresses, useful information, case studies and exercises for further practice are posted in digital form on the AUA Open e-Class platform.

Learning results

The aim of the course is to:
• examine the changing face of international logistics in the 21st century.
• analyse complex transport networks, with particular emphasis on multimodal transportation.
• examine issues of internationalisation of business and changing patterns of international trade, as well as developments in technology.
• focus on the challenges and opportunities in the emerging international environment.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• describe multimodal transportation.
• explain the effect of globalisation on the operation of supply chains.
• examine the key challenges and risks posed by international supply chains.
• critically assess available modes of transportation.
• apply the Incoterms.

Bibliography

Suggested Bibliography in Greek Language:

• Chopra, S. &Meindl, P. (2020). Διοίκηση Εφοδιαστικής Αλυσίδας.Θεσσαλονίκη: Τζιόλα.

• David, P. (2015). Διεθνή logistics. Αθήνα: Παπαζήση.

• Harrison, A. & van Hoek, R. (2021).Logistics Μάνατζμεντ και Στρατηγική. Αθήνα: CoreView Solutions.

Related academic Journals:

• Global Economics and Management Review

• Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing

• Journal of Supply Chain Management

Instructor's Notes

Faculty

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anikolop@aua.gr
Amalia Nikolopoulou is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Agribusiness and Supply Chain […]

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