Simulation for Logistics: An Introduction

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Free Online Course: Simulation for Logistics: An Introduction provided by FutureLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 2 weeks long, 3 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from FutureLearn. Simulation for Logistics: An Introduction is taught by Jim Rowley.

Overview
  • Explore the basics of logistics simulation to help develop decision-making

    On this course, you will be shown how current operations work within a business supply chain and will explore affordable scenarios for further improvements.

    You will explore the benefits of logistics simulation along with limitation and other modelling steps. You will also gain the opportunity to learn how to better deal with uncertainty and reduce future business risks.

    This course is of particular interest to anyone with a keen interest in logistics operations and how to manage them efficiently while facing uncertainties in a virtual environment.

    Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.

    ARENA Simulation Software - Download the trial version.

    Throughout this short course/program you will be using Arena software. In order to take part in the practical tasks that exist in this short course/program, please take a look at the system requirements.