Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Module 1: Supply Chain                                                                                   7 hours

Concept, Significance and Key Challenges. Scope of SCM- Historical Perspective, Essential Features, Decision Phases – Process View, Supply Chain Framework, Key Issues in SCM and Benefits.

Definition and Scope of Logistics. Elements of Logistics, Types, Incremental Value Delivery through Logistics Management. Innovations in Supply Chain. Estimating Customer Demand, Forecasting in Supply Chain. Case Study.

Module 2: Warehouse Management System                                               7 hours

Warehousing – Scope, Primary Functions. Efficient Warehouse Management. Types of Warehouse. Warehouse Layout Design, Criteria. Warehouse Management System,

Distribution Management, Designing the Distribution Network, Role of Distribution, Factors Influencing Distribution, Design Options, Distribution Networks in Practice, Network Design in the Supply Chain, Factors Affecting the Network Design Decisions. HUB & SPOKE vs Distributed Warehouses. Case Study

Module 3: Inventory Management                                                                7 hours

Concept, Various Costs Associated with Inventory, EOQ, Buffer Stock, Lead Time Reduction, Reorder Point / Re-order Level Fixation, ABC Analysis, SDE/VED Analysis. Goals, Need, Impact of Inventory Management on Business Performance. Types of Inventory, Alternative Approach for Classification of Inventories, Components of Inventory Decisions, Inventory Cost Management, Business Response to Stock Out, Replenishment of Inventory, Material Requirements Planning.

Dealing with Demand Uncertainty in Supply Chain- Managing Uncertainty in Supply Chain, (Bullwhip Effect), Impact of Uncertainties. Case Study

Module 4: Transportation                                                                               5 hours

Role, Functions, Mode of Transportation and Criteria of Decision. Transportation Infrastructure. Factors Impacting Road Transport Cost, Hazards in Transportation, State of Ocean Transport, Global Alliances.

Packaging Issues in Transportation, Role of Containerisation. Case Study

Module 5: Logistics Management                                                                 7 hours

Logistics of Part of SCM, Logistics Costs, Logistics, Sub-Systems, Inbound and Out Bound Logistics Bullwhip Effects in Logistics, Distribution and Warehousing Management. Demand Management and Customer Service: Demand Management, CPFRP, Customer Service, Expected Cost of Stock Outs.

Recent Issues in SCM: Role of Computer/ IT in Supply Chain Management, CRM Vs SCM, Benchmarking Concept, Features and Implementation, Outsourcing – Basic Concepts, Value Addition in SCM. Case Study

Module 6: International Logistics                                                                 7 hours

Logistics and Environment, Methods and Tools Facilitating International Logistics, Challenges, Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics Value Chain, Supply Chain Security Initiatives in the USA, Logistics Industry in India.

Sourcing Decisions in Global SCM- Logistics, Trends, Key Issues in Global Sourcing, Factors Influencing Outsourcing. Performance Management in Supply Chain Introduction. Case Study