Description | Students are expected to work in groups to independently tackle a complex task within the framework of inquiry-based learning. In doing so, students will independently study the transportation of various types of cargo (containers, wheat, project cargo, iron ore, and crude oil) throughout the entire maritime supply chain and then apply their knowledge to case studies. Each group will focus on one segment (pre-carriage, main carriage, post-carriage) of the relevant supply chain. Two case studies are to be completed. In the first case study, students are to review the literature on the various components of the maritime supply chain and describe the processes involved in the respective segment of the maritime supply chain. In the second case study, students are to identify the key performance indicators (e.g., transit times, storage costs, shipping lines’ service levels, etc.) and apply them to the case study. This group work enables students to engage with what they have learned throughout the entire semester. Furthermore, students will gain insight into real-world challenges related to group work, such as resource and time management as well as coordination within project groups. |
