Logistics And Supply Chain Management Book 3rd Semester MBA VTU

Syllabus

Course Code: 22MBA31

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Module 1                                                                                                                                      (7 Hours)

Introduction to Logistics Management: Meaning of Logistics, Definition of Logistics, Objectives of Logistics, Types of Logistics, Need for Logistics Management, Evolution of Logistics Toward Supply Chain Management, Logistics Industry in India. Logistical Activities, Logistics Costs, Expected Cost of Stock Outs. Logistical Informational Requirements.

Module 2                                                                                                                                      (9 Hours)

Introduction to Supply Chain Concepts, Significance and Key Challenges. Scope of SCM-Historical Perspective, Essential Features, Drivers of SCM, Decision Phases–Process View, Supply Chain Frame Work, Key Issues in SCM and Benefits. Managing Uncertainty in Supply Chain, (Bullwhip Effect), Impact of Uncertainties, Forecasting in Supply Chain, Innovations in Supply Chain. Sourcing Decisions in Global SCM, Key Issues in Global Sourcing, Outsourcing. Network Design in the Supply Chain.

Module 3                                                                                                                                      (9 Hours)

Strategic Logistic Plan, Operating Objectives of Logistics Planning, Flow of Logistics Planning, Developing Logistic Strategy, Logistics System Design and Administration, Logistic Environment Assessment, Pricing in Logistics, Warehousing– Scope, Primary Functions. Efficient Warehouse Management System, Types of Warehouses.

Module 4                                                                                                                                      (9 Hours)

Introduction to Inventory Concepts: 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.

Module 5                                                                                                                                      (9 Hours)

Introduction to Distribution Management: Designing the Distribution Network, Role of Distribution, Factors Influencing Distribution, Design Options, Distribution Networks in Practice. HUB & SPOKE V/S Distributed Warehouses. Mode of Transportation and Criteria of Decision. Transportation Infrastructure .Factors Impacting Road Transport Cost, Packaging Issues in Transportation, Role of Containerization, Hazards in Transportation, State of Ocean Transport, Global Alliances.

Module 6                                                                                                                                      (7 Hours)

Introduction IT in SCM: Role of Computer/ IT in Supply Chain Management, Benchmarking Concept, Features and Implementation. Vendor Managed Inventory, CPFRP, and Customer Service Logistics and Environment, Methods and Tools Facilitating International Logistics, Challenges, Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics.