Syllabus
Unit 1
Introduction: Introduction to SCM-the complexity and key issues in SCM – Location strategy – facility location decisions – single facility and multiple location models.
Logistics: Logistics Network Configuration – data collection-model and data validation- solution techniques-network configuration DSS – Transport strategy – Service choices: single service and inter modal services – vehicle routing and scheduling models – traveling salesman problems – exact and heuristic methods.
Unit 2
Inventory: Inventory Management and risk pooling-managing inventory in the SC. Value of Information-bullwhip effect-lead time reduction.
Supply Chain Integration: Supply chain integration-distributed strategies-push versus pull systems. Distribution Requirements Planning – DRP and demand forecasting, DRP and master production scheduling. DRP techniques – time-phased order point – managing variations in DRP – safety stock determination-Strategic alliances-third party logistics-distribution integration.
Unit 3
Issues in SCM: Procurement and outsourcing strategies – framework of e-procurement. International issues in SCM- regional differences in logistics. Coordinated product and supply chain design-customer value and SCM.
Objectives and Outcomes
Course Objectives
- Understand the complexity and key issues in supply chain
- Describe logistics networks, distribution planning, routing design and scheduling
- Familiarize dynamics of supply chain and the role of information in supply
- Understand the issues related to strategic alliances, global supply chain management, procurement and outsourcing
Course Outcomes
CO1:Analyze the complexity and key issues in supply chain management
CO2: Evaluate single and multiple facility location problems, logistics network configuration, vehicle routing and scheduling models
CO3: Analyze inventory management models and dynamics of the supply chain
CO4: Develop the appropriate supply chain through distribution requirement planning and strategic alliances
CO5: Identify the issues in global supply chain management, procurement and outsourcing strategies
CO/PO Mapping
CO/PO |
PO1 |
PO2 |
PO3 |
PO4 |
PO5 |
PO6 |
PO7 |
PO8 |
PO9 |
PO10 |
PO11 |
PO12 |
PSO1 |
PSO2 |
PSO3 |
CO1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
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1 |
3 |
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CO2 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
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1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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CO3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
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3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
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CO4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
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1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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CO5 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
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3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
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Evaluation Pattern
Evaluation Pattern
Assessment |
Internal |
End Semester |
Periodical 1 |
15 |
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Periodical 2 |
15 |
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*Continuous Assessment (CA) |
20 |
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End Semester |
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50 |
*CA – Can be Quizzes, Assignments, Projects, and Reports
Text Books / References
TEXT BOOK
Simchi-Levi,D.,Kaminsky,P.,Simchi-Levi,E., Shankar,R., ‘Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies, and Cases’, Tata McGraw Hill, 2008.
REFERENCE BOOKS
- Christopher, , ‘Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Strtegies for reducing Cost and Improving Service’, PH, 1999.
- Ballou, , ‘Business logistics / Supply chain management’, Pearson Education, 2003.
- Vollmann, E., ‘Manufacturing Planning and Control for Supply Chain Management’, 5e, McGraw Hill, 2005.