IL4007 Logistics and Distribution Management Syllabus:

IL4007 Logistics and Distribution Management Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES:

 Impart the basic knowledge on the concepts on logistics and distribution.
 Inculcate knowledge in Logistics Process, Planning and Materials Management.
 Teach the principles and activities in warehousing and storage.
 Provide knowledge on modes of transportation and international transport.
 Inculcate knowledge on performance monitoring, outsourcing and ICT application in logistics and distribution.

UNIT I CONCEPTS OF LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION

Introduction to logistics and distribution- Integrated logistics and the supply chain- Integrated logistics and the supply chain- Customer service and logistics- Channels of distribution – Key issues an challenges for logistics.

UNIT II PLANNING FOR LOGISTICS

Planning framework for logistics -Logistics processes -Supply chain segmentation- Logistics network planning – Logistics management and organization – Manufacturing and materials management

UNIT III WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE

Principles of warehousing Storage and handling systems (palletized and non-palletized) – Order picking and replenishment- Receiving and dispatch – Warehouse design- Warehouse management and information.

UNIT IV FREIGHT TRANSPORT

International logistics: modal choice – Maritime transport – Air transport – Rail and intermodal transport Road freight transport: vehicle selection, vehicle costing and planning and resourcing International transportation systems in Global perspective.

UNIT V OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

Cost and performance monitoring- Benchmarking- Information and communication technology in supply chain- Outsourcing: services and decision criteria, the selection process – Outsourcing management- Security and safety in distribution – Logistics and the environment.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:

CO1 – Understand the concepts of logistics and distribution
CO2 – Effectively gain knowledge in logistics planning
CO3 – Apply and analyze various principles and concepts in warehousing and storage
CO4 – Effectively design and analyze a system of logistics for freight transport
CO5 – Understand the basic concepts in outsourcing, benchmarking and safety in distribution

REFERENCES:

1. Alan Rushton,PhilCroucher and Peter Baker(Eds.)The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management, Kogan Page,4th Edition,2010.
2. Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Claude Comtois and Brian Slack, “The geography of transport systems” (2009), New York: Routledge,