Electives

Unit 1

Introduction to Logistics: Definition – History and Evolution- Objectives – Elements- Logistics organization and its role in a manufacturing unit – Role of Logistics in Economy/Organisation – Functions of the Logistics system – Inbound Logistics – Outbound logistics – In plant logistics.

Unit 2

Logistics Management: Definition and Evolution – Achievement of competitive advantage through logistics Framework – Role of Logistics Management – Integrated Logistics Management – Model – Flow of process activities (in brief).

Unit 3

Outsourcing logistics: Reasons – Third party logistics provider – Fourth party Logistics providers (4 pl)

• Stages – Role of logistics

Unit 4

Logistics Strategy: Strategic role of logistics – Definition-role of logistics managers in strategic decisions – Strategy options – Lean Strategy, Agile Strategies & Other strategies – Designing & Implementing logistical strategy.

Unit 5

Quality customer service & integrated logistics – Customer service – importance elements- the order cycle system-distribution channels-Functions Performed-Types designing – Logistical packaging.

Course Objective:

To provide the students an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of logistics, relate the concepts to real-life business, and become efficient suppliers.

Course Outcomes:

The student will be able:

CO1: To understand the history, evolution, objectives and need for logistics in organisations.

CO2: To understand the management of logistics.

CO3: To understand the need for outsourcing logistics.

CO4: To understand the different strategies in logistics and the role of logistic managers in strategic decisions.

CO5: To understand the importance of customer service in logistics.

h2>Textbooks:

1. David B. Grant, Chee Yew Wong – Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Principles and Practices for Sustainable Operations and Management – Kogan Page
2. Douglas Lambert, James R Stock, Lisa Ellram – Fundamentals of Logistics Management (The Irwin / Mcgraw Hill Series in Marketing) – McGraw Hill Education.

References:

1. Vinod Sople – Logistic Management (2^ndEdition) – Pearson.
2. David Bloomberg – Logistics – Prentice-Hall of India
3. Donald Bowersox & David J. Closs – Logistical Management – McGraw Hill
4. Satish Ailawadi& Rakesh Singh – Logistics Management – Prentice-Hall of India
5. Donald Waters – Logistics – Palgrave Macmillan
6. Muthiah Krishnaveni – Logistics Management and World Seaborne Trade – Himalaya Publishing