Origin and Definition, Types of Logistics, Logistics Management, Warehouse Management, Customer
Service and Logistics Management, Distribution and Inventory.
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS
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
ROLE OF A MANAGER IN SUPPLY CHAIN
Supply Chain Performance Drivers, Key Enablers in Supply Chain Improvement Systems and Values
of Supply Chain.
ALIGNING THE SUPPLY CHAIN WITH BUSINESS STRATEGY
SCOR Model, Outsourcing and 3PLs, Fourth Party Logistics, Supply Chain Relationships,
Certifications.
Reference Book:
1 Janat Shah, “Supply Chain Management: Text and Cases”, Pearson.
2 Martin Christoper, “Logistics and Supply Chain Management”, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall.
3 Paul schonsleben, “Intergral Logistic Management”, 3rd Edition, Taylor and Francis Group, 2010.
4 Alan Rushton and Phil Coucher, “Logistics and Distribution Management”, 4th Edition, Kogan Page
Limited, 2010.
5 Michael Hugoas, “Essential of Supply Chain Management”, 2nd Edition, John Wiley and Son, 2006.
Text Book:
1 D K Agarwal, “Textbook of Logistics and Supply Chain Management”,1st Edition, MacMillan,2003.
2 G Raghuram & N Rangaraj, “Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Cases and Concepts”, 3rd
Edition, Mac Millan, 2000.
