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BUSINESS LOGISTICS-P13
PGDM 2013-15: Term-IV



BUSINESS LOGISTICS
Credits3
Faculty NameS K Bishwal
ProgramPGDM
Academic Year and Term2014-15, Term IV

1. Course Description: Logistics processes were being performed since a long time though it has found place as a function in corporate organizations for about three decades. Like other functions in product or services sector, efficient logistic practices are critical to improve competitive advantage. Logistics involves the integration of inventory, warehousing, transportation, material handling and information. The objective of this course is to understand the logistics processes, challenges & best practices.

2. Student Learning Outcomes: After successfully completing this course, the students should be able to understand the following:

a) Objectives and Scope of Business Logistics
b) Logistics strategy & planning
c) Transportation decisions
d) Inventory policy decisions
e) Storage & handling systems related decisions
f) Global logistics

3. Required Text Books and Reading Material:

TEXT BOOKS

1. Ballou Ronald H, Srivastava Samir K, “Business Logistics/ Supply Chain Management”, Pearson

2. Bowersox Donald J, Closs David J, “Logistical Management”, Tata McGraw Hill

3. Wood Johnson, “Contemporary Logistics”, Prentice Hall

4. Tentative Session Plan:
Session Number
Topics/Activities
Reading/case list etc.
1
OverviewChapter 2 , Bowersox
2
Processes in Logistics-do-
3
Case : Integrated Logistics
4
Global LogisticsChapter 5 , Bowersox
5
Case : Zwick Electrical : Developing a Global Logistics Strategy
6
Logistics Strategy & PlanningChapter 2, Ballou
7
TransportationChapter 6, Ballou
8
Transportation DecisionsChapter 7 , Ballou
9
Inventory Management & Customer service goalsChapter 8 &9, Ballou
10
-do--do-
11
-do--do-
12
Warehouse ManagementChapter 13, Bowersox
13
Storage & Handling systemsChapter 11, Ballou
14
Storage & handling decisionsChapter 1 2, Ballou
15
Logistics integrationChapter 17, Bowersox
16

17
Terms of trade & documentation in Global logistics
Risk management in Global logistics
18 to 20
Presentation by students & discussion of their project work
5. Evaluation:

· Quizzes : 30%

· End term Exam : 35%

· Assignments & case discussions : 25%

· Course Participation : 10%

6. Academic Integrity: As per Institute’s policy.

Created By: Alora Kar on 02/28/2014 at 11:37 AM
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