Program overview
Logistics Engineering belongs to the engineering discipline, but don't be intimidated by the word 'engineering' – it's actually quite down-to-earth. Simply put, it's about studying how to move things from point A to point B efficiently and cost-effectively, while also considering warehousing, inventory, information flow, and capital flow. Core courses include operations research, supply chain management, logistics system planning, warehousing and distribution, logistics information technology, data analysis, etc. You'll learn how to use mathematical models to optimize transportation routes, how to use WMS (Warehouse Management System) to manage inventory, and even touch on some AI and IoT. This major is suitable for students who enjoy problem-solving, are sensitive to numbers, and don't mind hands-on practice. If you often wonder 'why is express delivery sometimes fast and sometimes slow' or 'how do supermarkets replenish stock', you'll find this major exciting. Chinese universities have a clear advantage in this field: many schools have deep cooperation with enterprises like Cainiao, JD Logistics, and SF Express, giving students opportunities to visit or intern at real logistics centers, directly seeing how theories in textbooks are applied.