The Management of Logistics and Supply Chains

·       Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management:

o   Definitions and key concepts.

o   Importance of logistics and supply chain in business.

o   Overview of supply chain processes and functions.

·       Supply Chain Design and Strategy:

o   Components of supply chain design.

o   Aligning supply chain strategy with business objectives.

o   Network design and optimization.

·       Procurement and Sourcing:

o   Strategic sourcing principles.

o   Supplier selection and evaluation.

o   Negotiation techniques and contract management.

·       Inventory Management:

o   Types of inventory and their roles.

o   Inventory control techniques (e.g., JIT, EOQ).

o   Managing inventory costs and stock levels.

·       Transportation and Distribution:

o   Modes of transportation and their characteristics.

o   Transportation management strategies.

o   Distribution network design and logistics planning.

·       Warehouse Management:

o   Functions and types of warehouses.

o   Warehouse layout and design principles.

o   Technology in warehouse management (WMS, automation).

·       Demand Planning and Forecasting:

o   Techniques for demand forecasting.

o   Understanding the importance of accurate forecasting.

o   Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR).

·       Supply Chain Technology:

o   Overview of technologies in supply chain management (ERP, SCM software).

o   The role of big data and analytics.

o   Impact of IoT and automation on logistics.

·       Risk Management in Supply Chain:

o   Identifying and assessing supply chain risks.

o   Strategies for risk mitigation and management.

o   Crisis management and recovery planning.

·       Sustainability and Ethical Considerations:

o   Sustainable supply chain practices.

o   Ethical sourcing and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

o   Environmental impacts of logistics.

·       Performance Measurement and KPIs:

o   Key performance indicators (KPIs) for logistics and supply chain.

o   Techniques for measuring supply chain performance.

o   Continuous improvement practices.

·       Case Studies and Practical Applications:

o   Analysis of real-world supply chain scenarios.

o   Group projects to apply learned concepts.