Introduction to Logistics

• Concepts of Logistics
• Elements of Logistics
• P’s and R’s of Logistics
• Forms of Logistics Management
• Logistics Processes
• Logistics Intermediaries
• Logistics Issues and Challenges
• Integration with Other Business Processes
• Integrated Logistics

Supply Chain Management

• Supply Chain Basics
• SCM Evolution
• Supply Chain Strategy
• Demand Management
• Demand Forecasting
• The Bullwhip Effect
• SCOR Model
• Global Supply Chain Management
• Agile Supply Chain
• Lean Supply Chain

Freight Management

• Freight Logistics Strategy
• Central Place Theory
• Impact of Product Characteristics
• Unit Load Concept
• Freight Transportation and Modes
• Freight Pricing
• Reducing Freight Costs

Materials Planning

• Materials Planning
• Material Classification
• Materials Planning Principles
• Materials Planning and Forecasting Techniques
• MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
• Other Planning Techniques (VMI,QR,CRP, etc)

Warehousing

• Introduction to Warehousing
• Types of Warehouses
• Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Warehouse Operating Principles
• Warehouse Design
• Warehouse Location
• Warehouse Layout
• Qualitative Factor Rating Method
• Planning Warehouse Distribution
• Cross-Docking
• Stock Keeping and Accounting
• Material Handling Systems
• Containerization
• Automatic Warehousing

Inventory Management

• Inventory Management Basics
• Inventory Classification
• Inventory Management Models
• Economic Order Quantity( EOQ)
• ABC Inventory Planning
• XYZ Analysis
• Lead Time Management

Logistics and SCM Theories

• Systems Approach
• Resource-Based View Theory
• Knowledge-based view (KBV)
• Strategic Choice theory (SCT)
• Principle Agency theory (PAT)
• Systems theory (ST)
• Transaction Cost Economics
• Game Theory
• Available-to-promise (ATP)
• Theory of Constraints

Logistics Network Planning

• What is Logistics Network Design
• Design Issue and Data
• Logistics Design
• Logistics Planning
• Logistics Costing
• International Logistics
• International Transaction Channels
• International Distribution Channel

Supply Chain Design and Analysis

• Deterministic Analytical Models
• Stochastic Analytical Models
• Economic Models
• Simulation Models
• Supply Chain Process View
• Supply Chain Segmentation
• Aggregate Planning
• Planning Strategies
• SCM Costing
• Activity-based costing (ABC)
• Target Costing
• Sustainable SCM
• Supply Chain Risk Management

Tools and Techniques for Logistics and SCM

• CPM/PERT
• Operations Research
• Linear Programming
• MRP and MRP II
• ERP
• JIT
• Reports
• Barcoding and Mobile Systems

Quality Management

• Quality Basics
• Service Quality
• Quality Management Methods
• Base Lining
• Benchmarking
• Value Analysis (VA/NVA)
• TQM
• PDCA
• Six Sigma
• Lean
• 5S
• Cause-and-Effect Diagram

Future Developments

• E-Commerce
• E-procurement
• Big Data
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Automation and AI
• Warehouse Automation

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