MI4020 Logistics Management Syllabus:

MI4020 Logistics Management Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVE :

 To learn the need and importance of logistics in product flow.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

Definition and Scope of Logistics – Functions & Objectives – Customer Value Chain – Service Phases and attributes – Value added logistics services – Role of logistics in Competitive strategy – Customer Service

UNIT II DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS AND OUTSOURCING LOGISTICS

Distribution channel structure – channel members, channel strategy, role of logistics and support in distribution channels. Logistics requirements of channel members. Logistics outsourcing – catalysts, benefits, value proposition. Third and fourth party logistics. Selection of service provider.

UNIT III TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING

Transportation System –Evolution, Infrastructure and Networks. Freight Management –Vehicle Routing – Containerization. Modal Characteristics, Inter-modal Operators and Transport Economies. Packaging Design considerations, Material and Cost. Packaging as Unitisation. Consumer and Industrial Packaging.

UNIT IV PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND COSTS

Performance Measurement – Need, System, Levels and Dimensions. Internal and External Performance Measurement. Logistics Audit. Total Logistics Cost – Concept, Accounting Methods. Cost – Identification, Time Frame and Formatting.

UNIT V CURRENT TRENDS

Logistics Information Systems – Need, Characteristics and Design. E-Logistics – Structure and Operation. Logistics Resource Management eLRM. Automatic Identification Technologies. Reverse Logistics –Scope, design and as a competitive tool. Global Logistics – Operational and Strategic Issues, ocean and air transportation. Strategic logistics planning. Green Logistics

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOME :

 To enable an efficient method of moving products with optimization of time and cost.

REFERENCES :

1. Bowersox Donald J, Logistics Management – The Integrated Supply Chain Process, Tata McGraw Hill,3rd edition 2016
2. Sople Vinod V, Logistics Management – The Supply Chain Imperative, Pearson Education, 3rd Edition, 2012.
3. Coyle et al., The Management of Business Logistics, Cengage Learning, 7th Edition, 2004.
4. Ailawadi C Sathish & Rakesh Singh, Logistics Management, PHI, 2011.
5. Bloomberg David J et al., Logistics, Prentice Hall India, 2005.
6. Ronald H. Ballou, Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Pearson Education, 5th Edition, 2007.

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