We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Logistics and Supply Chain Management” written for students of UG courses. The related matters are written in a simple and easily understandable.
This volume is an attempt to provide the students with thorough understanding of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. We have presented the subject matter in a systematic manner with liberal use of charts and diagrams where ever necessary so as to make it interesting and sustain students’ interest.
Contents –
Unit – 1 Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Introduction
Supply Chain Management
Importance of SCM
Focus Areas in Supply Chain Management
Functions of SCM
Decision Phases in Supply Chain Management
Process View of Supply Chain
Cycle View and Push-pull View
Drivers of SCM
Enablers in Supply Chain Management
Concepts of Integrated Supply Chains
Autonomous Supply Chain
Supply Chain Model and Value Chain Model
Supply Chain Trends
Challenges in India
Case Studies (Class discussion only)
The case of AMUL’s Supply Chain to Understand Supply
Chain Process and Dabbawalas of Mumbai and their
Supply Chain Success Story
Review Questions
Unit – 2 Introduction to Logistics Management
Introduction
Meaning of Logistics
Meaning of Logistics Management
Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management
Types of Logistics
Functions/ Activities in Logistics
Seven R’s of Logistics
Key Players in Logistics
Benefits of Effective Logistics
Role of Logistics in Supply Chain
Role of Government in Logistics
Review Questions
Unit – 3 Customer Focus in Supply Chain Management
Introduction
Meaning of SCM
Importance of Customer Service in SCM
Customer Service Dimension from a Supply Chain Perspective
Order Delivery Lead Time
Responsiveness
Delivery Reliability
Product Variety
Customer Service Capability
Availability
Operational Performance
Service Reliability
Review Questions
Unit – 4 Supply Chain Strategies and Strategic Fit
Introduction
Competitive Strategies
Supply Chain Strategies
Strategic Fit between Competitive Strategy and
Supply Chain Strategy
Steps in Achieving Strategic Fit
Obstacles to Achieving Strategic Fit
Review Questions
Unit – 5 Demand Management in Supply Chain
Introduction
Concept of Demand in SCM
Types of Demand
Role of Demand Forecasting in Supply Chain
Forecasting Methods
Basic Approach to Demand Forecasting
Collaborative Planning
Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR)
Aggregate Planning in a Supply Chain
CODP (Customer order decoupling point)
Review Questions
Skill Development Activities