Course Title: Principles of Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Lesson Title: Using Information Technology in Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
TEKS Addressed in Lesson: 130.392 (c)(10)a - e http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter130/ch130p.html
Lesson Objective:
1) Identify the types of information management systems
2) Identify the internet’s influence on logistics
Tools and Equipment
· PowerPoint Slides
· Internet
Key Terms / Vocabulary
· Electronic data interchange
· Electronic procurement (e-procurement)
· Enterprise resource (ERP) system
· Global positioning systems (GPS)
· Radio-frequency identification (RFID)
· Warehouse management systems (WMS)
· Office automations system
Interest Approach/Anticipatory Set
1) Introduce students to information technology by watching the video What is Information Technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9CF2JgmD3o
- Have students answer the following questions while watching the video:
- Write the definition of information technology in your own words
- Use the concept of information technology to describe how it can help you procure food.
Teaching Plan and Strategy / Presentation of New Material
1) Do an initial PowerPoint to introduce information technology and supply chain, have students take notes during presentation:
a. http://people.emich.edu/hlee1/ch01SCM.ppt
b. http://www.bus.iastate.edu/ysuzuki/TrLog360/class%20slides/Coyle%20Chapter%206%20PowerPoint%20Slides.ppt
2) Have students go on the internet and find a product to purchase outside the United States. Next, map the steps it takes to place the order, and explain how it will physically get to your house.
Activity/Application/ Student Engagement /Laboratory
1) Use the internet to define the following terms:
· Electronic data interchange
· Electronic procurement (e-procurement)
· Enterprise resource (ERP) system
· Global positioning systems (GPS)
· Radio-frequency identification (RFID)
· Warehouse management systems (WMS)
· Office automations system
2) For each word above, describe how it would be involved with the process of a pair of shoes being made in China and being transported to a store near your house.
Evaluation / Summary
Have students create a fictitious business, and then develop a presentation, movie, or poster that define the following:
What product or service will the business offer?
In what format will the business offer these products ro services?
How will the business source or deliver these products or services to customers?
How will the business identify and develop a customer base?
How will the business handle inventory?
How will the business handle cash flow management?
How will the business plan for future growth?
References/Additional Materials / Extended Learning Opportunities/ Enrichment
College & Career Readiness Standard
Lesson developed by Steve Barron, TDL Instructor, Goose Creek CISD, Baytown, TX
©Texas Education Agency, 2011