{"c_title":"[M0.008900] International logistics","c_info":"3 credits | Lecture\/Seminar | Master | Dept. of Environmental Planning","c_summary":"Logistics is an industry that connects manufacturing and distribution, so its importance is agreed that it supports smooth connection among stakeholders in a supply chain. Due to the globalization of the manufacturing industry, the supply chain is expanding all over the world, so does the area of logistics. In addition, logistics has grown actively along with global economic development, and its importance is also increasing even through disasters, wars, and diseases since it plays a key role in those situations. So, to understand the logistics industries, it is essential to understand the international logistics field where many supply chains are connected. In this course, we aim to improve the overall understanding of international transportation and logistics processes. First, the concepts and basic characteristics of international logistics and their environments are introduced. And the characteristics of each major transportation mode and its international environment are presented. International multimodal transportation which accounts for the largest portion of international logistics is also presented. Lastly, we will forecast the changes that the global logistics industry will face with the 4th industrial revolution, and discuss the direction the logistics industry should develop."}