Students explore practical applications in this course, delving into topics such as contracts, dispute resolution, pricing terms, negotiation terms and communications, transportation, documentation, insurance, information resources, government regulations, and international trade regulations. The course also covers logistics, including transportation, inventory management, purchasing, warehousing, and customer service, and delves into the complexities of these functions within the international marketplace.
Prerequisites
OPMT 1110.
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What you will learn
- Globalization and International Trade (incl. customs compliance);
Supply Chain Strategy: Lean and Agile;
Service Supply Chains;
Systems and Networks;
Global Transportation;
Containerization and Unitization;
Logistics Service Providers;
Facilitating International Freight Flows;
Incoterms Inventory Management (incl. export/import regulations), Planning and Control;
Materials Handling and Warehousing;
Outsourcing, Offshoring and Procurement;
Data Flows and Digitization;
Managing Vulnerability;
Sustainability in Logistics and Supply Chain Management;
Emerging Supply Chain Designs;
Global Sourcing and Supplier Selection;
Global Logistics and Transportation Challenges;
Risk Management in Global Supply Chains;
Federal Supply Chains and Indigenous Industries;
Cultural and Ethical Considerations in Global Operations;
Indigenous businesses and industry supply chains
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61956 |
May 7, 2026 to August 13, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.