Course Objective
• To acquaint the students with the techniques to manage the movement of raw materials into an organization,
• To learn aspects of the internal processing of materials into finished goods, and then the movement of finished goods out of the organization toward the end-consumer.
Course Outcomes (COs):
Learning Outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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The student will be able to-
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Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Tutorials, Case Study
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, presentations |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation |
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Introduction to Logistics Management: Concept- Meaning, Definition, Objectives, Evolution, Nature, Scope, Significance, Integrated Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Pull and Push Logistics Strategy
Functional areas of Logistics Management: Order Processing and fulfillment, Inventory Management, Transportation, Warehousing, Material Handling, Sourcing- Inhouse or Outsource- 3 PLs and 4 PLs
Introduction to Supply Chain Management: Concept, Need, Evolution, Importance, Decision Phases in SCM, Porter’s Value Chain Model, Types of Supply Chain, Coordination in SCM- Bullwhip effect
Distribution Channels: Meaning and nature of distribution channels, Function and types, Channel levels: Vertical, Marketing system, Horizontal Marketing system, Hybrid marketing systems, Distribution Center: Importance, Functions, Distribution network design in supply chain: Hub and spoke model, Cross Docking
Information Technology in supply chain: Role of IT in SCM, Emerging technologies in SCM: Data warehousing Data mining, Expert systems, EDI.
Concept of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, E tracking in logistics
• Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindi: Supply Chain Management, Pearson Education
• Coyle, Bardi, Longley, The Management of Business Logistics- A Supply Chain Perspective, Thomsom Press
• G Raghuram and N Rangaraj: Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Macmillan Publication
• Martin Christopher, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Pearson Publication