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LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT [1]

Paper Code: 
MRM423
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable students to gain exposure towards Logistics and supply chain management

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

 

 

24MRM423

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

(Theory)

 

 

CO616: Explore the fundamental concepts of Logistics & Supply Chain Management.

CO617: Evaluate and manage an effective supply chain.

CO612: Appraise the foundational role of logistics

CO619: Understand the need of transportation and warehousing.

CO620:  Improve supply chain processes by use of Information Technology

CO621: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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

References: 

Suggested Readings:

• 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

 

E Resources: https://www.egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/4762 [2]

 

Journals:https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/0957-4093 [3] https://ejournal.upi.edu/index.php/JLSC [4]

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025 [5]

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[2] http://www.egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/4762
[3] http://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/0957-4093
[4] https://ejournal.upi.edu/index.php/JLSC
[5] https://managementb.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2024-2025