Class No

Hours

Module Topics

Learning Outcomes

Practical Activities

1

3

Module 1: Introduction to Global Supply Chain

• Definition & scope of global supply chain

• Differences between domestic and international supply chains

• Key global supply chain actors: suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers

• Global value chains: concept and real examples (textile, electronics, pharma)

• Practical Activity: Mapping a real company’s global supply chain.

Understand the fundamentals of global supply chain and cross-border flow of goods

Supply chain mapping exercise

2

4

Module 2: Global Supply Chain Structures & Networks

• Types of global supply chain structures

• Global sourcing

• Offshore manufacturing

• Multi-country distribution systems

• Global logistics network design

• Factors influencing global supply chains: cost, risk, political stability, distance, tariffs

• Incoterms 2020 – roles, risk transfer, cost sharing

• Case Study: How IKEA, Samsung, or Amazon manages global sourcing.

Understand global sourcing and network design; interpret Incoterms

Case study analysis

3

4

Module 3: Cross-Border Logistics & International Shipping

• Modes of international transport (sea, air, road, rail, multimodal)

• Containerization: types of containers and usage

• Freight documentation basics

• Role of freight forwarders & logistics intermediaries

• International shipping terms & freight cost elements

• Bill of Lading types and functions

• Practical Exercise: Calculate freight cost using different modes (sea vs air).

Understand shipping processes and cost calculation

Freight cost calculation

4

4

Module 4: Customs Clearance Procedures

• Customs rules & regulatory environment

• HS Code classification

• Duties, tariffs, VAT & customs valuation

• Import licensing requirements

• Pre-shipment inspection (PSI)

• Risk management in customs clearance

• Bangladesh Customs: ASYCUDA World process overview

• Practical Assignment: Identify HS codes & compute duties for sample products.

Understand customs regulations & valuation process

HS code/duty calculation

5

4

Module 5: Trade Compliance & Risk Management

• Understanding trade compliance

• Trade barriers (tariff & non-tariff)

• Anti-dumping, countervailing duties, trade restrictions

• Sanctions and embargoes

• Export controls & compliance frameworks

• Supply chain security standards (C-TPAT, AEO)

• International trade risk mitigation

• Activity: Compliance checklist preparation for an exporting company.

Identify compliance risks and global trade barriers

Compliance checklist

6

4

Module 6: Export–Import Documentation

• Detailed study of essential documents:

– Commercial Invoice

– Packing List

– Proforma Invoice

– Purchase Order (PO)

– Bill of Lading / Air Waybill

– Certificate of Origin

– Insurance Certificate

– Letter of Credit (LC)

– Export/Import Permit

– Delivery Order (DO)

– Bill of Entry / Bill of Export

• Document flow from order to delivery

• Common mistakes in export–import documentation

• Hands-on Practice: Preparing a complete export documentation set.

Prepare, verify & cross-check export–import documents

Documentation preparation

7

2

Module 7: Global Supply Chain Trends & Future Skills

• Impact of globalization and regionalization

• Digital trade: e-commerce and cross-border fulfillment

• Sustainability in global supply chains

• Green logistics & carbon footprint

• Role of AI, blockchain, and IoT in global trade

• Skills needed for global supply chain professionals

• Discussion: How Industry 4.0 is reshaping international logistics.

Understand future global supply chain trends

Class discussion