| 1 |
Reading and literature review |
Introduction and Customer Service Goals
Definition of logistics, its importance in supply chain, strategy, service goals |
Narration, discussion |
| 2 |
Reading and literature review |
Value chain and Distribution Channels Distribution-benefit and various channels of limitations |
Narration, discussion |
| 3 |
Reading and literature review |
Transportation Strategy Cargo transportation, vehicle selection and cost and service decisions, route planning |
Narration, discussion |
| 4 |
Reading and literature review |
Plant locations, network planning |
Narration, discussion |
| 5 |
Reading and literature review |
Storage Design, functions, layout, site selection, scope |
Narration, discussion |
| 6 |
Reading and literature review |
Material handling
Transport, storage, packaging |
Narration, discussion |
| 7 |
Reading and literature review |
Logistics Outsourcing Logistics, logistics process, selection, advantages, disadvantages, planning framework for 3PL, 4PL |
Narration, discussion |
| 8 |
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MID-TERM EXAM |
- |
| 9 |
Reading and literature review |
E-Commerce Logistics Order fulfillment and delivery |
Narration, discussion |
| 10 |
Reading and literature review |
Reverse Logistics Role and design issues |
Narration, discussion |
| 11 |
Reading and literature review |
Global Logistics Role, operational factors, issues, advantages, global pipeline management |
Narration, discussion |
| 12 |
Reading and literature review |
Technology in Logistics, need for integration with Supply chain, role of IT, ERP |
Narration, discussion |
| 13 |
Reading and literature review |
Performance Measurement and Control Systems Requirements, levels, targets and parameters |
Narration, discussion |
| 14 |
Reading and literature review |
Focus on Strategic Dimension and Logistics to the Future Connection and monitoring with the product life cycle |
Narration, discussion |
| 15 |
Reading and literature review |
Student presentation |
Narration, discussion |
| 16 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
- |
| 17 |
- |
FINAL EXAM |
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