Logistics and distribution management 2013

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Distribution and Logistics Management Pre Session

Instructor: Shweta Mishra shweta.m.nitie@gmail.com


Course Outline

• This subject is continuation to basics of supply chain management

• The course covers topics related to product flow that have already been encountered in previous course but in more depth, with a more intensive use of the tools acquired in courses in statistics and optimization. • The objective of this course is to: – To develop a deeper understanding of logistics and distribution problems including strategy, design and operations – To develop skills in using mathematical tools like statistics and optimization and business applications like MS Excel etc to address logistics problems – To become familiar with some of the contemporary logistics problems using case studies and learn how these problems can be addressed using logistics concepts

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Syllabus

• Introduction to Logistics and Distribution – Scope and Definition – Role of Distribution • Understanding Distribution Strategies – Factors which drive distribution strategies – Distribution Strategies and Various Models – Impacts of concepts such as inventory pooling and transshipment strategies – Role and functions of intermediaries – Framework for selection of intermediaries • Distribution Planning and Control – Distribution Planning • Strategic: Facility Location/Network Planning • Tactical : Modes of transportation • Operational: Transportation route

– Best Practices in Distribution Planning & Control – Modes of transport in India; their characteristics Document Name


Syllabus……contd

• Understanding Distribution Model – Distribution Cost – Customer Service – Cost-Service trade off – Margins and Profitability – Working Capital and Productivity • Channels of Distribution – Channels Types – Channel Selection – Channel Conflicts – Channels Dynamics • Logistics Management – Scope and Definition – Role of Logistics Management – Functional Areas – Integrated Logistics Management Document Name


Syllabus……contd

• Supply Chain Management – Scope and Definition – Designing Supply Chain – Integration of procurement and supply strategies – Managing Supply Chain

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Case Studies

– Distribution Strategy • The Bis Corporation-session2 • Amazon.com’s European Distribution Strategy-session 3

– Logistics Management • Barilla SpA-session 5 • Reebok-session 6 • Network Planning: 7

– Supply Chain Strategy and Integration • Dell Computers-session 8 • Ford Motor-session 9 • Zara: session10

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Recommended Books:

• Chopra, Meindi, And Kalra:

Supply Chain Management(pearson)

• R.H.Ballou and Samir K. Srivastava:

Business Logistics/ Supply Chain Management(pearson)

• Satish C. Allawadi & Rakesh Singh:

Logistics Management (EEE)

• Kapoor & Kansal:

Basics Of Distribution Management: A Logistics Approach (PHI Learning)

• P. Venugopal:

Sales And Distribution Management (Sage Publications)

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Grading

• External-70%

• Internals: 25% – Class Participation/Case Study- 15% – Mid Term Exam- 10%

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