Distribution Logistics Course

Commercial vehicle movements associated with the delivery of goods and services are currently experiencing a number of challenging problems. Carriers and fleet operations face congestion, a growing number of tolls, increasing service level demands, and in some cases opposition due to the externalities caused by freight traffic in urban areas. This course will provide a greater understanding of the complex issues surrounding urban freight and logistics and it will be relevant to graduate students in: civil engineering, urban planning, and business programs.

Commercial vehicle movements associated with the delivery of goods and services are currently experiencing a number of challenging problems. Carriers and fleet operations face congestion, a growing number of tolls, increasing service level demands, and in some cases opposition due to the externalities caused by freight traffic in urban areas. This course will provide a greater understanding of the complex issues surrounding urban freight and logistics and it will be relevant to graduate students in: civil engineering, urban planning, and business programs.