Course details
Transportation Systems
OPER 60502A
This course examines the role of transportation systems within the supply chain. It covers various modes of transport, operational strategies, decision-support tools, and the technological and environmental challenges involved in managing the flow of goods.
This course offers an in-depth analysis of transportation systems. Students will learn to distinguish the characteristics of major transportation modes (road, rail, maritime, air, and intermodal), assess outsourcing strategies, plan vehicle routing, and interpret pricing models. The course also covers international operations, incoterms, and port and airport management. Special attention is given to environmental considerations and technological innovations, including Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Students will develop analytical and strategic skills to recommend appropriate solutions for diverse logistical contexts, taking into account operational, economic, and regulatory constraints.
Themes covered
1. Strategic role of transportation in the supply chain
2. Comparison of transportation modes: road rail maritime air intermodal
3. Outsourcing decisions: private fleet vs external services
4. Vehicle routing and delivery optimization
5. Carrier cost structures and performance analysis
6. International transportation: key actors and incoterms
7. Port and airport operations management
8. Carrier business models
9. Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
10. Sustainable logistics and carbon footprint reduction
11. Capacity management in transportation infrastructure
12. Risk and resilience in transportation networks
13. Integration of transportation systems into global logistics strategies
Important notes
Course in French : OPER 60502
Course code
OPER 60502A
Subject
Operations and logistics
Program
Master of Science (MSc)
Location
Côte-des-Neiges
Instruction mode
On-site learning
Credits
3