Logistics Management

Logistics Management

1 Logistics- Concept, Principles and Forms

  1. Concept of Logistics: An Overview
  2. Types of Logistics
  3. Role and Function of Logistics in an Organisation
  4. Logistics: Principles Activities and Classification
  5. Operating Objectives of Logistics
  6. Logistics Forms

2 Logistics Management- Conceptual Framework, Scope and Importance

  1. Logistics Management: Conceptual Framework
  2. Logistics Management: Specific Concepts
  3. Scope of Logistics Management
  4. Importance of Logistics Management

3 Logistics and SCM- Inter relationship

  1. Supply Chain Management: Conceptual Framework
  2. Distinction between Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  3. Supply Chain Management: Activities and Processes
  4. Application of Supply Chain Management Tools: Areas
  5. Supply Chain Management: Challenges

4 Logistics Management Cycle

  1. Logistics Management Cycle Activities
  2. Logistics Management Information System
  3. Quality Monitoring of the Activities
  4. Logistics Environment

5 Procurement of Material and Inventory Control

  1. Understanding Procurement
  2. Procurement Methods
  3. Inventory Control: Conceptual Framework
  4. Inventory Control Techniques
  5. Automation in Procurement and Inventory Control

6 Material Handling and Packaging

  1. Significance of Material Handling
  2. Material Handling Systems
  3. Material Handling Equipment
  4. Packaging Perspective
  5. Types of Packaging
  6. Conclusion

7 Transportation, Warehousing and Storage

  1. Transportation Modes
  2. Transportation Function: An Overview
  3. Warehousing and Storage
  4. Transportation and Warehousing Documentation
  5. Conclusion

8 Information Monitoring

  1. Logistics Information
  2. Logistics Information Flow
  3. Information Technology in Logistics
  4. Information Processing
  5. Optimising Logistics Information Flow
  6. Conclusion

9 Logistics Information System

  1. Role of Logistics Information System
  2. Logistics Information System: Requirements and Components
  3. Logistics Information System: Concepts & Technologies
  4. Logistics Information System: Technology Applications

10 Customer Satisfaction

  1. Customer Focus
  2. Customer Service
  3. Customer Satisfaction
  4. Customer Success

11 Green Logistics

  1. Green Logistics: Concept
  2. Environmental Impact of Logistics
  3. Protocols for Green Logistics
  4. Green Logistics Strategies
  5. Towards Green Logistics: Challenges

12 Outsourcing Logistics Management- Issues

  1. Outsourcing Logistics Management
  2. Contract Lifecycle Management
  3. Types of Logistics Outsourcing
  4. Effective Logistics Outsourcing: Issues

13 Effective Logistics Management- Challenges

  1. Challenges to Effective Logistics Management
  2. Efficient Transportation
  3. Customer Management
  4. Business Process Planning
  5. Technological Developments
  6. Regulatory Compliances and Environmental Issues