Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Paper Code: 
MRM 423
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

                                            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

 
 

The student will be able to-

  1. Understand the fundamental concepts of Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
  2. Apply knowledge to evaluate and manage an effective supply chain.
  3. Understand the foundational role of logistics
  4. Understand the need of transportation and warehousing.
  5. Improve supply chain processes by  use of  Information Technology

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

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Logistics Management:

Introduction to Logistics Management: Concept- Meaning, Definition, Objectives, Evolution, Nature, Scope, Significance, Integrated Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Pull and Push Logistics Strategy

12.00
Unit II: 
Functional areas of Logistics Management

Functional areas of Logistics Management: Order Processing and fulfillment, Inventory Management, Transportation, Warehousing, Material Handling, Sourcing- Inhouse or Outsource- 3 PLs and 4 PLs

12.00
Unit III: 
Introduction to Supply Chain Management:

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

12.00
Unit IV: 
Distribution Channels:

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

12.00
Unit V: 
Information Technology in supply chain:

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

Essential Readings: 

• 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

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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