Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
WALM-0103
Organization:
Walmart Stores, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Promotional and Enhancement Packaging
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable students to gain and develop knowledge of the fundamental elements of packaging in logistics systems. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the physical interactions between packaging systems and logistics systems in retail supply chains.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Gain knowledge of the packaging systems and logistics systems in retail supply chains
  • Understand and define the roles of packaging and decisions impacts in logistics
  • Define the fundamental elements of packaging in a logistics system
  • Identify significant impacts of packaging in reference to cost and performance

General Topics:

  • What is packaging
  • Types of packaging
  • Interactions of packaging and logistics systems
  • Decision impacts
  • Sustainability Strategies for packaging
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials