OBJECTIVE

• To introduce the major building blocks, major functions, major business processes, performance metrics, and major decisions (strategic, tactical, and operational) in supply chain networks
• To provide an insight into the role of Internet Technologies and Electronic Commerce in supply chain operations and to discuss technical aspects of key ITEC components in supply chain management
• Simulation in supply chain planning and decision-making. This will provide the foundation for design and analysis of supply chains

SEMINAR OUTLINE

Introduction to Logistics and Distribution

• Definitions
• Elements of Logistics and Distribution
• Logistics and Distribution Structure

What is Supply Chain Management?

• Materials, information & Money flow
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Report Card

Integrated logistics and distribution systems

• The total distribution concept
• Planning for distributions and logistics
• Integrated systems

Reverse Logistics

• Steps in Reverse Logistics Management
• Developing Reverse Logistics
• Potential benefits

Channels of distribution

• Channel types and structure
• Channel selection
• Third party versus own-account distribution

Warehousing and storage

• Outline of warehouse operations
• Principles of warehouse layout and operation
• Warehouse planning and layout ?outside and inside factors
• Analysis of handling and storage systems

Storage systems

• Storage principles
• Storage systems and equipment ?palletized and small item storage

Information and control systems

• The logistics or distribution audit
• Functions of a distributions information system
• Monitoring and control
• Operational requirement

Inventory management and stock control

• The need to hold stocks
• The implications for other distribution functions
• Inventory replenishment systems
• Re-order quantities / Demand forecasting
• Developments in inventory planning