Retail Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Introduction to Logistics Management: Concept- Meaning, Definition, Objectives, Evolution, Nature, Scope, Significance, Integrated Logistics Management, Pull and Push Logistics Strategy

Functional areas of Logistics Management: Order Processing and fulfillment, Inventory Management, Transportation, Warehousing, Material Handling, Sourcing- Inhouse or Outsource- 3 PLs and 4 PLs

Introduction to Supply Chain Management: Concept, Need, Evolution, Importance, Decision Phases in SCM, Porter’s Value Chain Model, Types of Supply Chain, Coordination in SCM- Bullwhip effect

Distribution Channels: Meaning and nature of distribution channels, Function and types, Channel levels: Vertical, Marketing system, Horizontal Marketing system, Hybrid marketing systems, Distribution Center: Importance, Functions, Distribution network design in supply chain: Hub and spoke model, Cross Docking

Information Technology in supply chain: Role of Computer/ IT in SCM, Logistics Information Systems in SCM, Creating Strategic advantage through information systems, Data mining, Data warehousing, EDI, AI and Expert systems, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).