Current Issues in Teaching Logistics Management

Abstract

By surveying university educators across the world who teach logistics [and supply chain management (SCM)], this paper sought to gauge key opinions and issues both now and in the future regarding how the subject is taught. Specifically, we identify both the most effective teaching methods currently used and those that logistics academics would like to use to impart knowledge to students. Responses were collected and analyzed from 17 countries via an anonymous questionnaire. Of the current teaching methods, case studies and in-class discussion emerged as the most used. In terms of future teaching methods that academics would like to use, simulations featured prominently as did the increased use of virtual-based teaching. The paper closes with a future research agenda including garnering opinion from other stakeholders such as industry executives and students as well as focusing on the likely implications of the increasing use of virtual classrooms.