Introduction: Basic concepts & philosophy of SCM, essential features, decision phases –process view, supply chain framework, key issues in SCM and benefits.
Designing the supply chain network: Designing the distribution network, role of distribution,factors influencing distribution, design options, distribution networks in practice, network designin the supply chain, factors affecting the network design decisions. Designing and PlanningTransportation Networks, role of transportation, modes and their performance, transportationInfrastructure and policies, design options and their trade-offs, tailored transportation.
Inventory Management: Concept, various costs associated with inventory, EOQ, buffer stock,lead time reduction, reorder point / re-order level fixation, ABC analysis, SDE/VED Analysis.[Simple problems only for understanding the concept]
Purchasing and vendor management: Centralized and decentralized purchasing, function ofpurchase department and purchase policies, vendor rating/ evaluation, single vendor concept,management of stores, account for materials, just in time & Kanban systems of inventorymanagement
Logistics Management: Logistics of part of SCM, logistics costs, different models, logistics,sub-systems, inbound and out bound logistics bullwhip effects in logistics, distribution andwarehousing management.
Demand Management and Customer Service: Demand Management, traditional forecasting,CPFRP, customer service, expected cost of stockouts.
Recent issues in SCM: Role of computer/ IT in supply chain management, CRM Vs SCM,Benchmarking concept, features and implementation, outsourcing – basic concepts, valueaddition in SCM – concept of demand chain management