Logistics Management

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                                                                                                    305 OSCM- LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

UNIT 1

The Principles of Logistics: Definitions and Significance of Logistics. Logistical System of Services Elements of Logistics, Distinction between Procurement Logistics, Production Logistics and Distribution Logistics, Service Level, Logistics and Corporate Strategy, Supply Chains and Networks.                                                         ( 7+2)

UNIT 2

Logistics Systems: Logistical Infrastructure, Basic Terminology, Types and Functions, Transport Infrastructure and Superstructure, Transport Routes and Transport Networks, Logistics Real Estate, Logistics Parks, and Freight Villages, Information Infrastructure and Communication Infrastructure, Telecommunication Infrastructure, Satellite Systems and Satellite Navigation.                                                                                                                             (8+2)

UNIT 3

Transport Systems and Logistics Services: Transport Basics, Significance and Development, Modes of Transport and Transport Technologies, Transport Value and Transport Affinity, Road Freight Transport, Rail Freight Transport, Sea Freight Transport, Inland Waterway Transport, Air Freight Transports,

Pipeline Transport.                                                                                                                               (8+2)

UNIT 4

Logistics Service Providers: Carriers and Forwarders, Courier, Express Parcel and Mail Service Providers, Systems Service Providers and Contract Logistics Providers. IT in Logistics, Communication Standards, Identification Standards, Classification of IT in the Fields of Inventory and Warehousing.                                                        (7+2)

UNIT 5

Warehousing, Handling, and Picking Systems: Warehousing, Handling, and Picking Systems, Warehousing Basics, Storage Facilities, Static Storage Systems, Dynamic Storage Systems, Conveyors, Discontinuous Conveyors, Continuous Conveyors, Sorters, Packages, Loading Units, and Load Carriers, Picking and Handling, Warehouse Organisation, Inventory, Stock and Provisioning Management.                                                                                 (5+2)