Course Code

Logistics Management
Course Title

Course Nagendra Aswatha

Instructor/s
Full course – 3 credits
Credit Value
Programme MBA FT Management Course :2018-20, Trimester-IV
& Trimester
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Pre-requisite

CLOs – (in bracket state the PLOs to map with)

1) To acquire the concepts and principles of Logistics Management.(PLO1)

2) To familiarize the Strategic importance of Logistics Management in contemporary

Business environment.(PLO2)
Learning
Objectives 3) To learn the application of Logistics Management in various Industrial and Service
sectors and develop the ability to implement in any sector.(PLO3, PLO4)

4) To understand and leverage the relevance of Logistics Management in current highly

competitive global business scenario.(PLO5)

1) Students will be able to apply the relevant concepts learnt in practical situations.

2) Students will be able to evaluate the long-term impact of decisions taken in business.

Learning 3) Students will be able to appreciate the nuances of manufacturing and service sectors
Outcomes by collecting and organizing appropriate data

4) Students will appreciate the value of the course by effectively using technology in
domestic and international context

Logistics Management is generally the detailed organization and implementation of a

complex operation. In a general business sense, it is the management of the flow of things
between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet requirements of
customers or corporations. The resources managed in logistics may include tangible goods
such as materials, equipment, and supplies, as well as food and other consumable items. The
logistics of physical items usually involves the integration of information flow, materials
Course handling, production, packaging, inventory, transportation, warehousing, and often security.
Description Logistics management is that part of supply chain management which plans, implements,
and controls the efficient, effective forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services,
and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to
meet customer's requirements. The complexity of logistics can be modeled, analyzed,
visualized, and optimized by dedicated simulation software. The minimization of the use of
resources is a common motivation in all logistics fields. The idea is to make the students
professional logisticians at the end of the course.

Evaluation/Assessment
Weight
AOL Instrument CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 CLO4
Component %
Class Participation 5
Quiz (1 & 2) 20 Embedded questions 20
Group Project 35
Final examination 40 Embedded questions 10 10 10 10
Total 100%

Topics Chapter /article Cases / remarks

reference
Sessions
Pre-reads/ Articles/
Chapters
Definition of LM: Understanding the Ch. 2(Logistics) - Lecture, Audio-visual
importance and objectives of Supply Chain Logistics Learning Outcome no.1
Logistics Management w.r.t. other Management (SCLM)
1
organizational functions. Current by Bowersox, Closs &
Trend in Logistics Management. Cooper (BCC)
Objectives of Logistics Management. Pg 21-25
Value concept: Logistics Ch. 2 (Logistics) – Presentation, notes
Management- a powerful tool to SCLM by BCC Learning outcome no.4
derive competitive advantage and its Pg.26
2 application methodology for the Ch.5 (Information
same. Features of Logistics Technology)
Management and Logistics decision Pg.97-98
areas.
Components of LM : Ch. 2 (Logistics) – Allocation & Discussion on
Generic, Primary and supportive. SCLM by BCC project topics – group-wise.
Customer service, order processing, Pg.27-36 Learning Outcome nos. 1,2 & 4
Transportation and Warehouse Ch.3(Customer
3
management, Material handling, Accomodation) –
Packaging, Stores, Inventory SCLM by BCC
management (storage and transit) and Pg 48-69
information Management
Logistics Strategic Planning: Ch.5 (Information Lecture, case study –
Logistics framework, Logistics Technology) Operational Execution in
vision, planning and analysis. SCLM by BCC Arrow Electronics
4 Pg.97-99
Logistics strategic process. Learning outcome nos. 1 & 2
Components of Logistics strategy,
Logistics Strategic issues.
Logistics in International trade: Ch.12 (Global Supply Presentation
Imports, exports, customs clearance, Chains) Learning outcome no.4
5
CFS/ICD, INCOTERMS SCLM by BCC
Pg.288-301
Logistics across industry verticals: Customized ppts Practical illustrations
6 FMCG, Retail, Electronics, Learning outcome no.3
Automobile, Healthcare
Logistics cost optimization: Ch.14(Network & Simulation exercise of cost vs
Components of cost across each Operational Planning) service consideration for each
7 elements and managing trade-offs of SCLM by BCC logistics component
cost vs service Pg.337-345 Learning outcome nos.3&4
Transportation management: Ch.9(Transport Lecture and excel sheet
Importance, concept, Transportation Operations) exercise on calculation of
8
decision making, Strategic and SCLM by BCC transport operating cost
Operational issues in Transportation Pg.219-244 Learning outcome nos 1& 2
 Topics Chapter /article Cases / remarks
reference
Sessions
Pre-reads/ Articles/
Chapters
Management, Service company
selection, Cost vs Performance.
Multi-modal transportation: Ch.8(Transportation Presentation and Case Study-
Merits and demerits of each mode – Infrastructure) Multi-modal transport :the case
road, rail, air, coastal shipping & SCLM by BCC of Laotian garment exporters
9 inland waterways, pipeline – Pg.192-209 Learning outcome nos.1&4
combination to achieve optimal cost-
service mix to achieve logistics
objectives
Decision areas in transport Ch.8(Transportation Lecture and role play
management: own or lease or market Infrastructure) Learning outcome no. 2
10
vehicles, capacity utilization, route SCLM by BCC
planning, transporter selection Pg.210-216
Warehouse management: Location, Ch.10(Warehousing) Excel sheet exercise showing
Objectives, Types, Storage, Order SCLM by BCC details of all warehouse cost
11 Picking and Packing, Warehouse Pg.246-258 elements
Operations and Functions, costing Learning outcome no.1
Decision areas in warehouse Ch.10(Warehousing) Lecture and role play
management: Own or lease or hire, SCLM by BCC Learning outcome nos.2 & 3
12 dedicated vs shared, single vs multi- Pg.259-268
shift operation, own vs contractual
workforce, manual vs automated
Packaging, Material Handling Ch.11(Packaging&Mat Presentation
systems and storage systems: erials Handling) Learning outcome nos. 3 & 4
Various types, CAPEX, useful life, SCLM by BCC
13
pay-back period, trade-offs between Pg.269-286
packaging cost and handling/transit
damage cost
Digital Logistics : Drones, Article- Digital Discussion
Autonomous vehicles, Google Logistics enabling the Learning outcome no.4
glasses, smart lockers, parcel shops, rise of Global
14
vehicle trunk deliveries, anticipatory eCommerce-Author –
and elastic logistics, Butlers & Ashish Kumar of Far
Sorters, Smart WMS & WCS Eye
Outsourcing Logistics : 3PL, 4PL, Chapter 14 Presentation
5PL, Benefits, Challenges, Risks & (Outsourcing)- Learning outcome nos. 2 & 4
Mitigation measures, 3PL Contractual Warehouse
15
obligations, Comparison of outsource Management by
vs in-house logistics operations wrt Gwynne Richards
Logistics Service Provider Pg.389-414
Logistics in e-commerce: Role of Chapter 1 (Role of Lecture
fulfilment centres, order servicing warehouse) - Learning outcome nos.1 & 4
time, last-mile delivery challenges, Warehouse
16 reverse logistics Management by
Gwynne Richards
Pg.31-34
Performance Measurement for Ch.16(Operational & Lecture and role play
warehouse and transport Financial Performance Learning outcome nos. 2 & 3
17 operations: Operational score-card, Measurement)
Dashboards, Key Performance SCLM by BCC
Indicators Pg.382-404
Logistics Optimization Tools: Ch.13(Network Presentation and examples
CLASS, PARAGON & BRAVO – Design) Learning outcome nos.2 & 4
18
Warehouse and Transport SCLM by BCC
optimization tools Pg.302-326
 Topics Chapter /article Cases / remarks
reference
Sessions
Pre-reads/ Articles/
Chapters
Warehouse & Transport related Ch.7(Inventory) Case Study : Trade-off
Inventory management: Types and SCLM by BCC between service level and
19 trade-offs involved, Stock freshness, Pg.156-191 cost of inventory
obsolescence and disposal methods Learning outcome nos.1 & 3
Quiz and group Project MCQ of 10 minutes The projects are on
presentations by students: Each each and project report contemporary logistics topics
group to make presentations on topics submission by each and informed to them at the
allocated to them. Evaluation to be group. The report beginning of the course. 2
based on content, aesthetics and should be a minimum months time given for
ability to answer questions of 30 pages and a preparation with a mid-term
20
maximum of 40 pages. review to check on progress
made at the end of first month.
The objectives, Methodology to
be followed and learning
outcomes are mentioned in the
last page of this note.
Reading
List and Prescribed Text book :
References Supply Chain Logistics Management – Donald J.Bowersox, David J.Closs, M.Bixby Cooper
Third Edition, McGraw Hill Education (India) Edition 2016, Second Reprint 2017

References :

1. Warehouse Management -Gwynne Richards – Third Edition -Kogan Page

Publication-2018
2. Notes , PPTs & cases – Prof. Nagendra Aswatha – to be shared ahead of the class
session

Projects will be given to students on contemporary topics . The guidelines would be as

follows :

A. Objectives :
1) To acquire the concepts and principles of Logistics Management.(PLO1)
2) To learn the application of Logistics Management in various Industrial and Service sectors
and develop the ability to implement in any sector.(PLO3, PLO4)
3) To understand and leverage the relevance of Logistics Management in current highly
competitive global business scenario.(PLO5)

B. Methodology to be followed :
1) Industry perspective
2) Company background
3) Key contemporary issues to be addressed
4) Suggest options as possible solutions including use of technology
5) Best practices used by competition
6) Future trends

C. Learning Outcomes :
1) Students will be able to apply the relevant concepts learnt in practical situations.
2) Students will be able to evaluate the long-term impact of decisions taken in business.
3) Students will appreciate the value of the course by effectively using technology in
domestic and international context

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