Digital Logistics & Transportation Workshop | Bachelor's Degree in Business

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) defines logistics as the process of planning, implementing, and controlling procedures for the efficient and effective transportation and storage of goods including services, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption to meet the needs of the customer.

This definition includes inbound, outbound, internal, and external movements.

Learn about all aspects of transportation and logistics through direct interactions with our board of executives from over 30 organizations in trucking, rail, retail, consulting and financial services. This workshop will consist of weekly seminars featuring industry guest speakers, and networking and internship opportunities with our sponsoring organizations.

This workshop includes careers in:

Finance
Marketing
Operations
Supply Chain
Other Business and Liberal Arts fields

Workshop Application and Admission

Current freshmen and sophomores interested in DLT. Juniors will also be considered.

Students with strong interest, and who align closely with the career development objectives of the workshop, will be admitted to the workshop and strongly encouraged to participate. Students articulate this fit through their admission application and interview.

Application: Sophomore students interested in the workshop can apply during the application window usually in mid September and will be awarded an interview as appropriate.

Interview: Individual interviews with student applicants will seek to ensure a cohort with a diverse set of interests and experiences.

Middle of fall semester

Mid October

Workshop Courses

BUS-P 257: Digital Innovation in Logistics and Transportation (1.5 credits)
BUS-P 357: Essentials for Success in Digital Logistics and Transportation (1.5 credits)

Experience and Expectations

To be in good standing in the Workshop, a Workshop member must show a commitment to attending any required meetings and required networking with employers within the field.

Workshop Faculty

Kent Alexander Rerko

Lecturer of Operations & Decision Technologies

Areas of Expertise: Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Merchandising and Marketing at Target Corporation

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For questions on workshop enrollment, please email odt@indiana.edu

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