Universidad de Montevideo
Global Supply Networks & Manufacturing Cultures
in Latin America – May 5 - 23, 2008
Montevideo, Uruguay
The smallest Hispanic country in South America,
Uruguay is bordered to the north by Brazil, to the
west by Argentina, to the south by the Rio Plata,
and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and has
nearly 500 kilometres of wide, sandy beaches.
Located on the Río de la Plata, Montevideo
(population 1.9 million) is lively and modern, yet
more like a large town than a city. The Old Town,
a small peninsula near the metropolitan port,
offers many examples of the country’s colonial
past. Not far from this modern city is an amazing
landscape of hilly meadows and rivers. Colonia
del Sacramento, a UNESCO World Heritage site,
and Punta del Este, the famous seaside resort,
are only a short drive or bus ride from the capital.
Uruguay is an inexpensive place in which to live
and study. Safety and health standards and
political stability are among the best in Latin
America.
Course Description
The fundamentals of international supply chain
methods with a special focus on Latin America and
Uruguay, featuring a 3-week study visit to Uruguay
where students can place their understanding of those
concepts within a cultural context. It is a 4-credit
study abroad opportunity.
The 3-week course consists of three parts:
• Lectures on supply chain management, logistics, applications to distributions centers, manufacturing, etc.
• A field study component with company visits and sightseeing, in Montevideo and other cities in Uruguay.
• A project group component.
Students
The course has been designed primarily for delivery to business and engineering students, especially juniors
and seniors, in any major: Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Computer Science, etc. The mixed groups
will allow students to learn from the diversity of cultures and modii operandi.
Program Outline
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Introduction to Global Supply networks
Logistics and Manufacturing
Logistics and Services
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5.
Logistics and Transportation
Logistics of some special sectors
How to apply: Applications forms are due no later than April 15, 2008.
Contact: [email protected]