An integrated use of spreadsheets software in logistics education

This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of computer programming and spreadsheets modelling in logistics education, and describes using Microsoft Excel and other general purpose packages in the classroom. One of these approaches, an integrated spreadsheets software, has been used in rec...

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Published in2009 4th International Conference on Computer Science & Education pp. 1580 - 1584
Main Author Changbing Jiang
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.07.2009
Subjects
computer programming
Computer science education
Educational institutions
Educational programs
Logistics
logistics education
Mathematical model
Programming
Software packages
Spreadsheet programs
spreadsheets software
Strategic planning
Supply chains
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Summary:This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of computer programming and spreadsheets modelling in logistics education, and describes using Microsoft Excel and other general purpose packages in the classroom. One of these approaches, an integrated spreadsheets software, has been used in recent years in a logistics systems management course with a large enrolment at a major university. The article illustrates how, under the integrated paradigm, various computer software packages are integrated in the course to form a unique learning environment. At the last of the article, we give an illustration of the use of Microsoft Excel in inventory control.
ISBN:142443520X
9781424435203
DOI:10.1109/ICCSE.2009.5228302