We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Supply Chain & Logistics” written for students of UG courses. The related matters are written in a simple and easily understandable.
This volume is an attempt to pro vide the students with thorough understanding of Supply Chain & Logistics. 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 –
Module – 1 Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Introduction
Meaning of Supply Chain
Evolution of SCM
Objectives of SCM
Components of Supply Chain
Suppliers
Manufacturers
Distributors
Retailers
Functions of SCM
Planning
Sourcing
Production
Delivery
Role of Logistics Manager
Types of Supply Chains
Lean
Agile
Hybrid
Challenges in Modern SCM:
Globalization
Sustainability
Review Questions
Module – 2 Logistics and Transportation Management
Introduction
Meaning of Logistics
Definition of Logistics
Importance of Logistics
Modes of Transportation (Road, Rail, Air, Sea)
Cost Analysis
Warehousing
Types of Warehousing
Functions of Warehousing
Inventory Management
Reverse Logistics
Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
Problems on Transportation Cost Optimization
Review Questions
Module – 3 Inventory Control and Procurement
Introduction
Meaning of Inventory
Types of Inventory
Raw Materials
WIP
Finished Goods
EOQ Model
ABC Analysis
VED Analysis
JIT Inventory
Procurement Process
Vendor Selection Criteria,
Green Procurement
Problems on EOQ
Reorder Level
Review Questions
Module – 4 Supply Chain Analytics and Technology
Introduction
SCM Technologies
ERP Systems
RFID
IoT in SCM
Blockchain for Transparency
AI in Demand Forecasting
Big Data Analytics
Digital Twins
Problems on Demand Forecasting
Moving Averages
Exponential Smoothing
Review Questions
Module – 5 Global SCM and Excel Applications
Introduction
Global SCM
Incoterms 2020
Cross-Border Documentation
Risks in Global SCM
Trade Compliance
Case Study: Apple’s Global Supply Chain.
Excel Utility
Design a Supplier Comparison Dashboard
EOQ Calculator with Safety Stock
Transportation Cost Matrix
Inventory Turnover Ratio Analysis
Review Questions
