Origin and definitions, Types of Logistics, Logistics Management, Warehouse management, Customer Services and Logistics Management, Distribution and Inventory
Distribution Channel Structure-channel members, channel strategy, role of logistics and support in distribution channels Logistics outsourcing-catalysts, benefits, value proposition. Third and fourth party logistics. Selection of service provider
Introduction and development. Nature and concept, Importance of supply chain, Value chain, Components of supply chain
Supply chain performance drivers, Key enablers in Supply Chain Improvement Systems and Values of supply Chain
SCOR Model, Outsourcing and 3PLs, Fourth Party Logistics, Supply Chain Relationships, Certifications
Reference Book:
1. Janat Shah, "Supply Chain Management: texts and cases", Pearson
Text Book:
1. D K Agarwal, "textbook of Logistics and Supply Chain Management", 1st Edition, MacMillan 2003. 2. G Raghuram & R Rangaraj, "Logistics and Supply Chain Management-Cases and Concepts", 3rd edition, Macmillan 2000