ELEMENTS OF LOGISTICS

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

UNIT I :
1. BACKGROUND

Defn of logistics , Importance

Operational objectives(Rap res, Min Inv, Min Var, Mov
Con, Qual, Life cyl supp)
Link between all logistical functions
Note on :

Logistical Mission ( Creating Value at Min cost)

Performance cycles
Order processing cycle

3 cs
Interface of Logistics with Mktg (4Ps)
Evolution of Logistics
Difference between :

3rd party & 4th party

Inbound & Outbound logistics

2. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT :

Defn of SCM , Importance
Difference between Logistics & Supply chain Mgt
Participants in the SCM ( Suppliers, Mfgrs, Distributors, Customers)
Bullwhip Effect ( difference in outlook, functioning, judgement etc.)
3. CUSTOMER SERVICE :
Defn of Customer Service, Objectives ( Cust Exp, Comt Edge, perf
Order)
Categories of Elements of CS (Pre, during, post transaction)
Dimensions ( Time, Dependability, Convenience, Customization,
Commucn)
Perfect Order ( 7 Rs)
4. FORECASTING :
Defn of forecasting
Fill Rate ( case, line, order )
Types ( demand, supply, price)
Approaches ( top-down approach, bottom top approach)
Techniques ( Qualitative, Quantitative)
problems on moving avg
Responsive Organization ( Speed & reliability in process, performance,
relation with customers)

UNIT II :
1. TRANSPORTATION :

Defn
Functions ( product movement , product storage)
Principles ( Economies of load, distance)
Participants, Infrastructure
6 different modes, advantages, disadvantages
Factors affecting Transportation costs (Product, market related factors)
Note on:

Subclassification in roadways ( Common, private, contract, exempt)

transportation costs ( fixed, variable, joint , common)

Intermodal transportation (piggyback, fishyback, birdyback, land
bridge, mini land, micro bridge)

2. WAREHOUSING

Defn & Importance

Decisions reg location, layout, no. of warehouses, Types of warehouses
(Synergies)
Economic & Service benefits of warehousing
(MC, BB, CD, PPT, SP) (Assortmt, Mixing, PS, Mkt Pres)
Difference between Distribution Centre and Warehouse
Note on Square Root Law ( X2= X1N2/N1)

3. MATERIAL HANDLING :
Defn , objectives
Principles
Types (type of equipment, material , method, function oriented systems)

4. PACKAGING :

Defn, Functions (protection, convenience, communication)

Objectives ( customer service, protection, ease in handling, less cost)
types ( Consumer & Industrial )
Note on Unitization, Palletization, Containerization

UNIT III :
1. INVENTORY :

Defn, Significance (Uncertainties, EOS, Balance, Splization, seasonal

inv )
its relation with profitability
Inventory approaches ( Perpetual & Periodic)
Selective control techniques (XYZ, FSN,ABC, VED, HML,GOLF, SDE, SOS)
EOQ- Assumptions & limitations, formula ( 2ACo/ Ci )
MRP, DRP, JIT
Simple problems on EOQ, Reorder Qty.
Types of inventory, Quadrant Technique, Inventory costs

2. INFORMATION MGT :
Defn, Principles (Availability, Timeliness, Accuracy, Flexibility,
App format, Excpt
Types of Info ( External , Internal )
LIS functionality
Note on EDI, RFID, GPS etc

UNIT IV:
1. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT :

Significance
Objectives . ( Monitoring, directing, controlling measures)
Basis of Classification of Performance Measurement

Activity & Process based, External & Internal performance measures)

2. Costing :

Traditional & Modern Costing

ABC & MBC
Total Cost Concept

LOGISTICAL NETWORK ANALYSIS :

Networks with & without milk runs
4. MODERN LOGISTICS INFRASTRUCTURE :
Note ona. Container Freight Stations
b. Deep Water Ports
c. Inland Container Depots
d. Logistic Parks
e. Golden Quadrilateral Network of highways
f. Cold Storage
g. Dedicated Freight Corridor