Bachelor of Engineering Program in Logistics Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Logistics Engineering)
B.Eng. (Logistics Engineering)

Program Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering program in Logistics Engineering was officially established in 2014 in collaboration with Friendly Group Logistics Co. Ltd. The collaboration aimed to produce logistics engineers that meet the needs of the industry by focusing on equipping students with essential skills for logistics engineering. Established as a bilingual program, it integrates theoretical learning with practical experience through classroom instruction and cooperative education internships, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for careers in transportation and logistics.

For more Information: http://ie.eng.swu.ac.th/Logistics-Engineering/Program-Overview

VISION
The Department of Industrial Engineering originates engineers and innovations for society.

MISSION

  • Produce graduates with knowledge, skill, morality, ethics, and attributes that align with standards and serve the needs of the industrial sector.
  • Create valuable research and creative innovation to address national industrial development.
  • Academic services. Deliver knowledge and innovation for economic development, accountability to society, environment, and sustainable growth.

Program Learning Outcomes (PEOs)

  1. Graduates professionally engage in the practice of Logistics Engineering within industry, government, and private practice, working toward sustainable solutions in a wide array of technical specialties including Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Logistics System Design (LSD). 
  2. Graduates successfully pursue their career growth and advancement of their professional, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills through advanced study and the process of lifelong learning, and professional practices. 
  3. Graduates apply multidisciplinary skills to work effectively within multicultural global companies and to serve society and their professions ethically and responsibly. 

Student Outcomes (SOs)

  1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

RESEARCH
The department's research focuses on key areas such as green logistics, automation, AI, warehouse management, and transportation and distribution, with funding support from various sources including the National Science Foundation (NSF), as well as state and federal agencies.

The Logistics Engineering Program consists of 6 curricular areas including General Education, Basic Math & Sciences, Engineering Topics, Logistics Engineering Topics, Co-operative Education, and Free Electives. 


1. General Education (36 credits)
Students are required to take a minimum of 36 credit hours for general education courses. This includes 5 language courses (15 credit hours)

SWU 111 Thai for Communication (3)
SWU 121 English for Effective Communication 1 (3)
SWU 122 English for Effective Communication 2 (3)
EG 201 English for Specific Purposes I (3)
EG 202 English for Specific Purposes II (3)

4 digitalization, life-long learning, and social study courses (11 credit hours)
SWU 141 Life in a Digital World (3)
SWU 151 General Education for Human Development (3)
SWU 161 Human in Learning Society (2)
SWU 261 Active Citizens (3)

2 physical education courses (2 credit hours)
SWU xxx Group of physical education (1)
SWU xxx Group of physical education (1)

3 general education elective courses (8 credit hours)
SWU xxx General education (3)
SWU xxx General education (3)
SWU xxx General education (2)

2. Math and Basic Sciences (30 credits)
The logistics engineering program meets the ABET minimum credit requirement. Students are required to take a minimum of 30 credit hours for Math and Basic Sciences courses. This includes 4 mathematics courses (13 credit hours)

MA 114 General Mathematics (4)
EE 111 Mathematics for Engineering I (3)
EE 211 Mathematics for Engineering II (3)
LE 201 Engineering Statistics (3)

4 physics courses (8 credit hours)
PY 101 Introductory Physics I (3)
PY 181 Introductory Physics Laboratory I (1)
PY 102 Introductory Physics II (3)
PY 182 Introductory Physics Laboratory II (1)

2 Chemistry courses (4 credit hours)
CH 103 General Chemistry (3)
CH 193 General Chemistry Laboratory (1)

2 Environmental Science courses (4 credit hours)
ET 121 Biology and Ecology for Environment (3)
ET 122 Principles of Environmental Science (2)

3. Engineering Topics (75 credits)
Students are required to take a minimum of 74 credit hours for Engineering Topics courses. Divided into 2 areas: First, General Engineering Topics courses. This includes 9 general engineering courses (24 credit hours)

ME 108 Basic Engineering Practices (2)
EE 292 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (3)
EE 293 Fundamental of Electrical Engineering Laboratory (1) 
ME 212 Engineering Mechanics I (3)
ME 109 Engineering Drawing (3)
EE 170 Computer Programming (3)
ME 250 Thermodynamics (3)
INE 222 Engineering Materials (3)
ME 221 Mechanics of Materials (3)

Second, Logistics Engineering Topics courses. This includes 18 Logistics Engineering courses (50 credit hours)
LE 202 Logistics and Supply Chain Management (3)
LE 211 Manufacturing Processes (3)
LE 212 Manufacturing Processes Laboratory (1)
LE 301 Engineering Economic and Cost Analysis (3)
LE 302 Inventory and Warehouse Management (3)
LE 303 Principles of Transportation and Distribution (3)
LE 304 Information Systems and Technology for Logistics (3)
LE 305 Purchasing Management (3)
LE 306 Operations Research and Production Management (3)
LE 313 Logistics Engineering Laboratory (1)
LE 371 Quality Management (3)
LE 406 Work Study and Plant Layout Design (3)
LE 475 Material Handling Systems (3)
LE 476 Packaging System (3)
LE 492 Logistics Engineering Project (3)
(INE, LE) xxx Selective (3)
(INE, LE) xxx Selective (3)
(INE, LE) xxx Selective (3)

4. Co-operative Education (7 credits)
Students are required to take a minimum of 7 credit hours for Co-operative Education courses. 

LE 498 Preparation for Co-operative Education (1)
LE 499 Co-operative Education (6)

5. Free Elective (6 credits) 
Students are required to take a minimum of 6 credit hours for Free Elective courses.
 

Program Chair
Sompop Saengphueng, Ph.D. 
(Case Western Reserve University, United States)
Lecturer
Transportation and Distribution, Optimization, Decision making 

Faculty
Anuwat Jutilarptavorn, Ph.D.
(King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand)
Lecturer
Materials science, Manufacturing Process

Ninlawan Choomrit, Ph.D.
(Clemson University, United States)
Associate Professor
Logistics Management, Applied Statistics, Quality Control, Simulation, Optimization

Pilada Wangphanich, Ph.D.
(University of New South Wales, Australia)
Assistant Professor
Logistic Management, Work Design, Layout Design, System Dynamics Modelling, Statistics

Nattapong Kongprasert, Ph.D.
(Grenoble Institute of Technology, France)
Assistant Professor
Productivity Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Brand Identity, Sustainable Design, Emotional Design

Attasit Wiangkham, Ph.D.
(Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand)
Lecturer
Fracture mechanic, Material testing, Finite element analysis, Optimization method, Composite materials, Artificial intelligence, Prediction modeling

Kriengsak Masnok, Ph.D.
(Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan)
Lecturer
Machine Design Component, Functional Design, Systems Design, Warehouse Design and Management, Inventory Control and Management, Business Models, Feasibility study

Contact 
Sompop Saengphueng, Ph.D.
Email: sompops@g.swu.ac.th
Department of Industrial Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Srinakharinwirot University,
C Bldg., 63, M.7, Rangsit-Naknon Nayok Rd., Ongkharak,
Nakhon Nayok, 26120, THAILAND