Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Dr. S. Nafeesa; Dr. A. Kamaruniza

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Logistics & Supply Chain Management

S. Nafeesa, A. Kamaruniza

ISBN 9789395245470

Publication Date Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 UTC 2022

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 Conceptual clarity designed to enhance self-learning

 Coverage includes topics on Applications of Logistics, Green Logistics, Value Chain, Bullwhip Effect, Kanban Systems, Demand Forecasting, Insurance, Integrated IT Solutions, RFID, Performance Measures

 Pedagogical features include chapter objectives, summary, and review questions

 Previous year question papers

Cover
Halftitle Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Part - I Logistics and Supply Chain Management - An Overview
- Chapter 1 Introduction
  - Overview of Logistics
  - Meaning of Logistics
  - Definition of Logistics
  - Nature and Scope of Logistics
  - Objectives of Logistics
  - Importance of Logistics
  - Types of Logistics
  - Evolution and Growth of Logistics
  - Recent Developments in Logistics
    - Application of Logistics in the Manufacturing Sector
    - Logistics Activities Involved in the Manufacturing Organizations
    - Application of Logistics in the Service Industry
  - Review Questions
- Chapter 2 Logistics Management
  - Introduction
  - Reasons for Growth in Logistics Management
  - Components/Functions of Logistics Management
  - Performance Cycle Structure
  - Performance of Logistics Management
  - Logistics Network Design
  - Logistics Network Modelling
    - Types of Network Modelling
    - Green Logistics Network Models
    - Importance of Network Designing
  - Summary
  - Review Questions
- Chapter 3 Supply Chain Management
  - Introduction
  - Definition of Supply Chain Management
  - Nature of Supply Chain Management
  - Importance of Supply Chain Management
  - Customer Service and SCM
  - Objectives of Supply Chain Management
  - Advantages of Supply Chain Management
  - Disadvantages of Supply Chain Management
  - Applications of Supply Chain Management/Major Drivers of Supply Chain Management
  - Participants in the Supply Chain
  - Value chain
    - Functions of Value Chain
  - Supply Chain Effectiveness
  - Difference between Logistics and SCM
  - Outsourcing
    - Benefits of Outsourcing
  - 3PL
    - Advantages of 3PL
  - 4PL
    - Advantages of 4PL
  - Difference between 3PL and 4PL
  - Summary
  - Review Questions
Part - II Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Inventory, Warehousing, Transportation
- Chapter 4 Inventory Management
  - Inventory Management
    - Steps in Inventory Logistics Management
    - Advantages of Inventory Logistics Management
  - Classification of Inventory
  - MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) Inventory Management
    - Challenges in MRO Inventory Management
    - Measures for Better MRO Inventory Management
  - E-procurement
    - Benefits of E-procurement
    - Inventory Costs
    - Ordering Costs
    - Stock Out Costs
    - Inventory Carrying
    - Elements of Carrying Cost
  - Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
    - Assumption of EOQ Model
    - Merits of EOQ
    - Demerits of EOQ
  - Bullwhip Effect
    - Causes of the Bullwhip Effect
  - Material Handling
    - Dimensions of Material Handling
    - Objectives of Material Handling
  - Material Handling Equipments
    - Material Handling Equipments Based on Function
    - Material Handling Equipments Based on Usage
  - Kanban
    - Advantage of Kanban
  - Summary
  - Review questions
- Chapter 5 Warehousing
  - Introduction
  - Meaning of Warehousing
  - Warehousing and Supply Chain
  - Importance of Warehousing
  - Benefits of Warehouse Logistics
  - Objectives of Warehousing
  - Elements of Warehousing
  - Types of Warehouses
  - Essentials of a Benchmark Warehouse
  - Location of Warehouse
    - Factors Influencing the Choice of Warehouse Location
  - Difference between a Warehouse and a Distribution Centre
  - Order Picking
    - Types of Picking
    - Benefits of Order Picking
  - Warehousing Strategy
    - Centralized Warehouses
    - Decentralized Warehouses
  - Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
    - Functioning Mechanism of RFID
    - Benefits of RFID
    - Drawbacks of RFID
  - Summary
  - Review questions
- Chapter 6 Demand Forecasting
  - Introduction
  - Meaning of Demand Forecasting
  - Demand Forecasting and Supply Chain Management
  - Need for Demand Forecasting
  - Techniques of Demand Forecasting
    - Quantitative Demand Forecasting Methods
  - Types of Demand Forecasting
  - Characteristics of a Good Forecasting Technique
  - Summary
  - Review Questions
- Chapter 7 Transportation and Insurance
  - Introduction
  - Position of Transportation in Logistics and SCM
    - Relationship between Transportation and Logistics
    - Determinants of Transportation in Logistics
    - Components of Transport Processes (Eg. For Land Transport)
  - The Basic Mode of Transportation
  - Modes of Transportation in Logistics
    - Road/Land Transportation
    - Railroads Transportation
    - Ocean Transportation
    - Air Transportation
    - Pipeline Transportation
  - Transportation and Shipping
    - Types of Ship
  - Measurement Capacity of Ships
    - Other Measurements
  - Air Freight Logistics
    - Advantages of Air Freight Forwarding
    - Problems Faced by Air Freight Forwarding
  - Multimodal Transportation
    - Multimodal Transportation Vs. Intermodal Transportation
    - Process and Organization of Multimodal Transportation
    - Advantages of Multimodal Transportation
    - Challenges of Multimodal Transportation
  - Containerization
    - Features of Containerization
    - ICDs and CFS
    - Distinction between ICDs and CFSs
    - Functions of ICDs and CFSs
  - Cross-Docking
    - Procedure of Cross-Docking
    - Need for Cross-Docking
    - Reason for Implementing Cross Docking
  - Selection of Transportation Mode
    - Factors Influencing the Choice of Mode of Transport
  - Transportation Network and Decision
    - Layer of Network
  - Insurance in Logistics
    - Types of Risks Faced by Logistics Companies
    - Types of Logistics Insurance Coverage
  - Summary
  - Review Questions
Part - III Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Information System & Performance Measurement
- Chapter 8 Logistic Information System
  - Introduction
  - Meaning
  - Role of Logistics Information System
    - Role of LIS
  - Principles of Logistics Information
  - Prerequisite of Logistics Information System
  - Components of Logistics Information System
  - Logistics Information System Integration
    - Integrated IT Solutions for Logistics and SCM: Concepts and Technologies
  - Recent Technology Applications in Logistics and SCM
    - Bar Code
    - Extensible Markup Language (XML)
    - Data Management
    - Imaging
    - Artificial Intelligence Systems (AI)
    - Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
    - Computer on Board and Satellite Tracking
    - Logistic Labels
    - QR Code
    - FASTag
  - Summary
  - Review Questions
- Chapter 9 Performance in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  - Introduction
  - Meaning of Logistic Performance
  - Objectives of Performance Measurement System
  - Model of Logistic Performance
  - Steps for Effective Logistics Performance
  - Benchmarking
    - Importance of Benchmarking
    - Types of Benchmarking in Supply Chain
    - Process of Benchmarking
  - Dimensions of Performance Measurement in Supply Chain
  - Selecting Performance Measures in Logistics & SCM
  - Methods for Setting Performance Targets
  - Summary
  - Review Questions
- Chapter 10 Performance Measures in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  - Introduction
  - Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR)
    - Levels of Analysis
    - Strengths and Weaknesses of the Model
    - SCOR Metrics
  - Logistic Scoreboard
  - Activity-Based Costing (ABC Analysis)
    - Application of Activity-Based Costing in Logistics and Supply Chain
    - Trade-off Identification
    - Advantages of ABC Analysis
    - Disadvantages of ABC Analysis
  - Economic Value-added Analysis (EVA)
    - Calculation of Economic Value Added
    - Steps in Implementing Economic Value Added (EVA)
    - Positives of EVA
    - Negatives of EVA
  - Balance Scorecard Approach
    - Balanced Scorecard Parameters used by Firms
  - Lean Logistics
    - Principles of Lean Logistics
  - Six Sigma
    - Six Sigma Deployment in SCM
    - Key Benefits
  - Summary
  - Review Questions
Model Question Papers
Index

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