University of Wisconsin – Superior
715-394-8101
Contact:
Dr. Richard D. Stewart, Associate Professor
Director, Transportation and Logistics Research Center
Department of Business and Economics
Erlanson Hall, Room 301
Belknap & Catlin
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880-4500
715-394-8547
715-394-8180 (Fax)
rstewart@staff.uwsuper.edu
http://www2.uwsuper.edu/acaddept/trans
Courses:
Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3 cr)
Introduction to concepts, functions, processes, and objectives
of logistics and supply chain management activities, including
procurement, manufacturing, and logistics. Covers planning, organizing,
and controlling of such activities, and examines the role of supply
chain processes in creating competitive advantage with respect
to quality, flexibility, lead-time, and cost. Provides an analysis
of logistics and transportation services. Topics include: customer
service, inventory concepts and management, transportation, warehousing,
purchasing, supply chain management, global logistics, and logistics
strategies.
Air Transportation (3 cr)
History, management, and future trends in air transportation.
Covers the four principal segments of air transportation: major
carriers, regional carriers, all-cargo carriers, and general aviation.
Also examines airport management. In each segment the issues of
aircraft design, market share, finance, insurance, and operations
are discussed. Analyzes development and application of national
and international regulations that impact air transportation.
Topics include: cost structure, air fares, flight crews and safety,
environmental impacts of aircraft and airports, operating and
service characteristics, technological advances, world competition,
and intermodal operations.
Land Transportation (3 cr)
The three basic surface transportation modes of rail, highway
systems, and pipelines. Provides a comprehensive knowledge base
of the three major segments of each mode: management, marketing,
and operations, including the various types of freight and passenger
services, both public and private, and the intermodal services.
Historical, current and future trends of the North American surface
transportation are covered, including the expanding intermodal
needs and system approaches in both freight and passenger services,
and the crucial connection with the origin of raw materials to
destination manufacturing and ultimately to the consumer.
Marine Transportation (3 cr)
History, management, and future trends in marine transportation.
Covers the three principal segments of marine shipping: Inland,
Great Lakes, and Ocean. In each segment, the issues of vessel
design, market share, finance, insurance, and operations are discussed.
Analyzes development and application of national and international
regulations that impact marine transportation. Topics include:
shipping conferences, freight rates, vessel crewing and safety,
environmental impacts of ships, fleet management technological
advances, port and flag state control, trade routes, and intermodal
operations.
Transportation Internship (2-7 cr)
Opportunity for students to earn academic credit by extending
classroom learning to a business setting in the transportation
and logistics field. Students obtain the cooperation of an employer
and prepare a learning contract.
Advanced Business Logistics (3 cr)
Advanced logistics theory and concepts as applied in the modern
business environment. Provides an understanding of the major functions
of logistics management. Exposes students to the tools and techniques
employed in the analysis of logistics systems. Emphasis on system
optimization for the purpose of achieving customer satisfaction.
Urban Planning and Transportation Systems (3 cr)
Comparative examination of planning theories and practices that
shaped the geography of 19th and 20th century urban and suburban
areas. Intra- and interurban influences of transportation systems
on land use and planning will be explored. Stresses the ways in
which planners and planning ideologies have responded to different
social, economic, political, and technological (transportation
and communication) innovations and pressures. Includes an examination
of 21st century problems, pressures and solutions to urban and
transportation needs.
Port and Terminal Management (3 cr)
Management principles applied to specific problems and environments
of ports and terminals. The distinct problems posed by the nature
of the cargo will be the focal point. Whether a port or terminal
is geared to handle bulk (dry or liquid), general cargo (break-bulk),
or containers determines its land use, equipment, waterfront procedures,
dredging needs, and rate setting. These in turn, affect the competitive
position of the facility. Compounding the problems are the many
stakeholders federal, state, and local governments, shippers carriers,
and labor. These aspects will be covered and the practical aspect
of such management will be pursued through individual case studies.
International and Intermodal Transportation (3 cr)
The course, focusing on international aspects, highlights the
problems of interaction with transport systems in other countries.
Examines multinational logistics strategy, export/import process,
international sea, surface and air operations, and comparative
transportation systems. Extensive discussion of the role of public
policy in shaping global transportation networks. A key objective
is to learn how decisions affecting transportation play a key
role in production and distribution efficiency.
Incumbent Worker Courses:
Fundamentals of Purchasing
This intensive, hands-on seminar will arm you with the
skills you need to influence your profit or gross revenue margin
in a positive manner. This fast-paced, two-day seminar is packed
with useful information, from the basics of purchasing to the
finest points of shaving costs.
Safe Driving and Brake Inspection
Class description to be announced.
Forklift: train the trainer workshop
This one-day workshop will prepare individuals to train
and certify their Powered Industrial Truck Operators in Compliance
with 29 CFR OSHA 1910.178 regulations.
Exporting: Regulations Documentation Procedures
This seminar opens with a much needed and helpful introduction
of the structure of an export order as it relates to various foreign
sales structures. Other topics include contract negotiations
issues. INCOTERMS, pricing, customs and tariff planning.
This is intended as a two-day workshop.
Mandatory Supervisor Training: Drug and Alcohol Awareness
DOT's latest regulations specifically require "all persons
designated to supervise drivers" to receive 60 minutes of
mandatory training on alcohol misuse and 60 minutes on controlled
substance use. This training will alsol include a review
of the most critical part of DOT's Alcohol & Drug Testing
Regulations (Parts 40 and 382). This is a half-day session.