Transportation Operations

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Transporting goods often requires multiple modes of transportation; the combination of modes can vary depending on cost, values, dimensions, weights, frequencies, time-definite delivery requirements, and other special requirements (e.g., hazardous or refrigerated cargoes). This track is intended to train students in the basics of transportation operations, so they can prepare for transportation-related positions within supply chain management.

Key elements of this track include: modes of transportation, transportation technology, company roles and operations within the transportation field, the impact of transportation on the overall economy, sustainability in transportation, and how the field is evolving to meet future needs.