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SYLLABUS
Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Objectives: This course introduces the concepts of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. It also provides an understanding
of Logistics while underlining the importance Supply Chain Management in different kinds of Industries. This course provides
an integrated view of purchasing, production, inventory, transportation, warehousing and administration.
Sr. No. Description
1. 21st Century Supply Chains: Introduction and Concepts, Generalised Supply Chain Model, Financial
Sophistication, Logistics Value Proposition, the Work of Logistics, Logistical Operations, Logistical Operating
Arrangements, Flexible Structure, Supply Chain Synchronization.
2. Customer Accommodation: Customer-focused Marketing, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer
Success, Forecasting, CPFR, Procurement and Manufacturing.
3. Information Technology Framework: Comprehensive Information System Integration, Communication
Technology, Rationale for ERP Implementation, ERP System Design, SC Information System Design.
4. Inventory: Functionality and Definitions, Inventory Carrying Cost, Planning Inventory, Managing Uncertainly,
Inventory Management Policies and Practices.
5. Transportation: Transportation Infrastructure; Transport Functionality, Principles & Participants, Regulations,
Transport Structure, Transport Service, Transport Operations; Transport Economics and Pricing, Transportation
Administration, Documentation.
6. Warehousing: Strategic Warehousing, Warehouse Operations, Ownership Arrangements, Warehouse Decisions,
Warehouse Management Systems.
7. Packaging and Material Handling: Packaging Perspectives, Packaging for Material Handling Efficiency,
Materials Handling, Supply Chain Logistics Design: Global Strategic Positioning; Global SC Integration, SC
Security, International Sourcing.
8. Network Integration: Enterprise Facility Network, Warehouse Requirements, Total Cost Integration,
Formulating Logistical Strategy.
9. Logistics Design and Operational Planning: Planning Methodology Phase-I, II and III, SC Analysis Methods
and Techniques.
10. Supply Chain Logistics Administration: Relationship Development and Management, Operational, Financial
and Social Performance.