Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Author(s):
S. Nafeesa,
A. Kamaruniza
Publication Date
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Publisher: Vijay Nicole Imprints Private Limited
ISBN: 9789395245470
ISBN: 9789395245463
Price: INR 195.00
Description
Table of contents
Biographical note
Conceptual clarity designed to enhance self-learning
Coverage includes topics on Applications of Logistics, Green Logistics, Value Chain, Bullwhip Effect, Kanban Systems, Demand Forecasting, Insurance, Integrated IT Solutions, RFID, Performance Measures
Pedagogical features include chapter objectives, summary, and review questions
Previous year question papers
Description
Conceptual clarity designed to enhance self-learning
Coverage includes topics on Applications of Logistics, Green Logistics, Value Chain, Bullwhip Effect, Kanban Systems, Demand Forecasting, Insurance, Integrated IT Solutions, RFID, Performance Measures
Pedagogical features include chapter objectives, summary, and review questions
Previous year question papers
Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Part - I Logistics and Supply Chain Management - An Overview
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Overview of Logistics
- Meaning of Logistics
- Definition of Logistics
- Nature and Scope of Logistics
- Objectives of Logistics
- Importance of Logistics
- Types of Logistics
- Evolution and Growth of Logistics
- Recent Developments in Logistics
- Application of Logistics in the Manufacturing Sector
- Logistics Activities Involved in the Manufacturing Organizations
- Application of Logistics in the Service Industry
- Review Questions
- Chapter 2 Logistics Management
- Introduction
- Reasons for Growth in Logistics Management
- Components/Functions of Logistics Management
- Performance Cycle Structure
- Performance of Logistics Management
- Logistics Network Design
- Logistics Network Modelling
- Types of Network Modelling
- Green Logistics Network Models
- Importance of Network Designing
- Summary
- Review Questions
- Chapter 3 Supply Chain Management
- Introduction
- Definition of Supply Chain Management
- Nature of Supply Chain Management
- Importance of Supply Chain Management
- Customer Service and SCM
- Objectives of Supply Chain Management
- Advantages of Supply Chain Management
- Disadvantages of Supply Chain Management
- Applications of Supply Chain Management/Major Drivers of Supply Chain Management
- Participants in the Supply Chain
- Value chain
- Functions of Value Chain
- Supply Chain Effectiveness
- Difference between Logistics and SCM
- Outsourcing
- Benefits of Outsourcing
- 3PL
- Advantages of 3PL
- 4PL
- Advantages of 4PL
- Difference between 3PL and 4PL
- Summary
- Review Questions
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Part - II Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Inventory, Warehousing, Transportation
- Chapter 4 Inventory Management
- Inventory Management
- Steps in Inventory Logistics Management
- Advantages of Inventory Logistics Management
- Classification of Inventory
- MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) Inventory Management
- Challenges in MRO Inventory Management
- Measures for Better MRO Inventory Management
- E-procurement
- Benefits of E-procurement
- Inventory Costs
- Ordering Costs
- Stock Out Costs
- Inventory Carrying
- Elements of Carrying Cost
- Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
- Assumption of EOQ Model
- Merits of EOQ
- Demerits of EOQ
- Bullwhip Effect
- Causes of the Bullwhip Effect
- Material Handling
- Dimensions of Material Handling
- Objectives of Material Handling
- Material Handling Equipments
- Material Handling Equipments Based on Function
- Material Handling Equipments Based on Usage
- Kanban
- Advantage of Kanban
- Summary
- Review questions
- Inventory Management
- Chapter 5 Warehousing
- Introduction
- Meaning of Warehousing
- Warehousing and Supply Chain
- Importance of Warehousing
- Benefits of Warehouse Logistics
- Objectives of Warehousing
- Elements of Warehousing
- Types of Warehouses
- Essentials of a Benchmark Warehouse
- Location of Warehouse
- Factors Influencing the Choice of Warehouse Location
- Difference between a Warehouse and a Distribution Centre
- Order Picking
- Types of Picking
- Benefits of Order Picking
- Warehousing Strategy
- Centralized Warehouses
- Decentralized Warehouses
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
- Functioning Mechanism of RFID
- Benefits of RFID
- Drawbacks of RFID
- Summary
- Review questions
- Chapter 6 Demand Forecasting
- Introduction
- Meaning of Demand Forecasting
- Demand Forecasting and Supply Chain Management
- Need for Demand Forecasting
- Techniques of Demand Forecasting
- Quantitative Demand Forecasting Methods
- Types of Demand Forecasting
- Characteristics of a Good Forecasting Technique
- Summary
- Review Questions
- Chapter 7 Transportation and Insurance
- Introduction
- Position of Transportation in Logistics and SCM
- Relationship between Transportation and Logistics
- Determinants of Transportation in Logistics
- Components of Transport Processes (Eg. For Land Transport)
- The Basic Mode of Transportation
- Modes of Transportation in Logistics
- Road/Land Transportation
- Railroads Transportation
- Ocean Transportation
- Air Transportation
- Pipeline Transportation
- Transportation and Shipping
- Types of Ship
- Measurement Capacity of Ships
- Other Measurements
- Air Freight Logistics
- Advantages of Air Freight Forwarding
- Problems Faced by Air Freight Forwarding
- Multimodal Transportation
- Multimodal Transportation Vs. Intermodal Transportation
- Process and Organization of Multimodal Transportation
- Advantages of Multimodal Transportation
- Challenges of Multimodal Transportation
- Containerization
- Features of Containerization
- ICDs and CFS
- Distinction between ICDs and CFSs
- Functions of ICDs and CFSs
- Cross-Docking
- Procedure of Cross-Docking
- Need for Cross-Docking
- Reason for Implementing Cross Docking
- Selection of Transportation Mode
- Factors Influencing the Choice of Mode of Transport
- Transportation Network and Decision
- Layer of Network
- Insurance in Logistics
- Types of Risks Faced by Logistics Companies
- Types of Logistics Insurance Coverage
- Summary
- Review Questions
- Chapter 4 Inventory Management
- Part - III Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Information System & Performance Measurement
- Chapter 8 Logistic Information System
- Introduction
- Meaning
- Role of Logistics Information System
- Role of LIS
- Principles of Logistics Information
- Prerequisite of Logistics Information System
- Components of Logistics Information System
- Logistics Information System Integration
- Integrated IT Solutions for Logistics and SCM: Concepts and Technologies
- Recent Technology Applications in Logistics and SCM
- Bar Code
- Extensible Markup Language (XML)
- Data Management
- Imaging
- Artificial Intelligence Systems (AI)
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
- Computer on Board and Satellite Tracking
- Logistic Labels
- QR Code
- FASTag
- Summary
- Review Questions
- Chapter 9 Performance in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Introduction
- Meaning of Logistic Performance
- Objectives of Performance Measurement System
- Model of Logistic Performance
- Steps for Effective Logistics Performance
- Benchmarking
- Importance of Benchmarking
- Types of Benchmarking in Supply Chain
- Process of Benchmarking
- Dimensions of Performance Measurement in Supply Chain
- Selecting Performance Measures in Logistics & SCM
- Methods for Setting Performance Targets
- Summary
- Review Questions
- Chapter 10 Performance Measures in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Introduction
- Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR)
- Levels of Analysis
- Strengths and Weaknesses of the Model
- SCOR Metrics
- Logistic Scoreboard
- Activity-Based Costing (ABC Analysis)
- Application of Activity-Based Costing in Logistics and Supply Chain
- Trade-off Identification
- Advantages of ABC Analysis
- Disadvantages of ABC Analysis
- Economic Value-added Analysis (EVA)
- Calculation of Economic Value Added
- Steps in Implementing Economic Value Added (EVA)
- Positives of EVA
- Negatives of EVA
- Balance Scorecard Approach
- Balanced Scorecard Parameters used by Firms
- Lean Logistics
- Principles of Lean Logistics
- Six Sigma
- Six Sigma Deployment in SCM
- Key Benefits
- Summary
- Review Questions
- Chapter 8 Logistic Information System
- Model Question Papers
- Index
Biographical note
Assistant Professor PG & Research Department of Commerce Quaide Milleth College for Men Chennai - 100Assistant Professor PG & Research Department of Commerce Quaide Milleth College for Men Chennai - 100
Assistant Professor PG & Research Department of Commerce Quaide Milleth College for Men Chennai - 100Assistant Professor PG & Research Department of Commerce Quaide Milleth College for Men Chennai - 100