AKTU Supply Chain & Logistics Management (BMBOM01) Syllabus PDF – MBA 3rd Semester
Supply Chain & Logistics Management BMBOM01
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Syllabus — Supply Chain & Logistics Management
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Course Objectives: The objective of this course is to:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of fundamental concepts, processes, and strategies involved in logistics and supply chain management.
- Analyze the role of logistics management in achieving competitive advantage through efficient transportation, warehousing, and distribution systems.
- Evaluate supply chain performance using appropriate measurement tools and frameworks like the SCOR model.
- Examine global supply chain strategies, their design considerations, and the challenges of managing international logistics networks.
- Understand and assess the role of technology, CRM integration, sustainability, and green practices in enhancing supply chain effectiveness.
- Apply contemporary supply chain strategies and logistics practices to real-world scenarios for designing and optimizing supply chains.
Unit 1 (8 Hours)
Supply Chain Concepts: Objectives of a Supply Chain, Stages of Supply chain, Value Chain Process, Cycle view of Supply Chain Process, Key issues in SCM, logistics & Supply Chain Drivers and obstacles, Supply chain strategies, strategic fit, Best practices in SCM, Obstacles of streamlined SCM.
Unit 2 (8 Hours)
Logistics :Evolution, Objectives, Components and Functions of Logistics Management, Distribution related Issues and Challenges; Gaining competitive advantage through Logistics Management, Transportation- Functions, Costs, and Mode; Network and Decision, Containerization, Cross docking.
Unit 3 (8 Hours)
Supply Chain Performance: Bullwhip effect and reduction, Performance measurement:
Dimension, Tools of performance measurement, SCOR Model. Demand chain management, Global Supply chain- Challenges in establishing Global Supply Chain, Factors that influences designing Global Supply Chain Network.
Unit 4 (8 Hours)
Warehousing: Concept and types, Warehousing strategy, Warehouse facility location & network design, Reverse logistics, Outsourcing- Nature and concept, Strategic decision to Outsourcing, Third party logistics(3PL), Fourth party logistics(4PL).
Unit 5 (8 Hours)
Supply Chain and CRM- Linkage, IT infrastructure used for Supply Chain and CRM, Functional components for CRM, Green supply chain management, Supply Chain sustainability.
Course Outcomes
| Course Outcome | Bloom’s Level | |
| CO1 | Define and explain the key concepts, stages, strategies, and processes of supply chain management and logistics. | K2: Understanding |
| CO2 | Apply the principles of logistics and supply chain strategies to analyze distribution challenges, transportation functions, and warehousing decisions. | K3: Applying |
| CO3 | Analyze supply chain performance using performance dimensions, SCOR Model, and identify the bullwhip effect and its reduction strategies. | K4: Analyzing |
| CO4 | Evaluate global supply chain strategies, outsourcing decisions (3PL, 4PL), and reverse logistics in the context of network design and operational challenges. | K5: Evaluating |
| CO5 | Design and develop integrated supply chain models using CRM linkages, IT infrastructure, green supply chain principles, and sustainable logistics solutions for business growth. | K6: Creating |
| CO6 | Critically assess best practices and obstacles in supply chain management for continuous process improvement and strategic fit in dynamic business environments. | K5: Evaluating |
Suggested Readings
- Chopra, Sunil, Meindl, Peter and Kalra, D. V.; Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation; Pearson Education
- Altekar, Rahul V.; Supply Chain Management: Concepts and Cases; PHI Learning
Reference Books
- Ballou, Ronald H.; Supply Chain Management; Pearson Education
- Sahay, B.S.; Supply Chain Management; Macmillan
- Ballou, R.H. Business Logistics Management. Prentice-Hall Inc.
- Bowersox D.J. ,Closs D.J. , Logistical Management, McGraw-Hill,
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