Minor «Practical logistics: from order to delivery»
The minor is focused on developing a systemic understanding of supply chain management in the context of digital economy, global markets and logistics disruptions. It covers planning, coordination and control of material, information and financial flows.
Aim | Formed key competencies | Learning outcomes |
To develop students’ professional knowledge and practical skills in supply management and supply chain optimization under modern conditions. | Supply chain management. Procurement and inventory management. Logistics process analysis. Managerial decision-making in logistics. | The graduate is able to analyze and design supply chains, manage procurement and logistics flows, optimize costs and increase the resilience of logistics systems in business operations. |
№ | Minor Courses | Description |
1 | Logistic Processes and Systems | This course introduces the theoretical and practical foundations of logistics as a system for managing material, information and financial flows. It covers logistics functions, structure of logistics systems, supply chains, types of logistics and their role in improving enterprise efficiency and competitiveness in a market economy. |
2 | Digital logistics and e-commerce | The course focuses on modern digital technologies in logistics and e-commerce. It covers logistics information systems, online platforms, warehouse automation, e-commerce logistics and last-mile delivery. Special attention is given to digital solutions for managing orders, deliveries and customer interaction in logistics networks. |
3 | Transport corridors and international transportation | The course is dedicated to the study of international transport corridors, transit routes and organization of international freight transportation. It covers multimodal transport systems, legal and customs regulations, and cross-border logistics. Special attention is paid to analyzing Kazakhstan’s transit potential within global transport networks. |