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Unit–I

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Introduction to Supply Chain Management-Concept, Objectives and Functions of SCM, Conceptual Framework of SCM, Supply Chain Strategy – Global Supply Chain Management, Value Chain and Value Delivery Systems for SCM, Bull-Whip Effect.

Unit–II

Supply Chain Structure and Inventory in SC

Logistics Management, Integrated Logistics Management, Inbound and Outbound Logistics, Logistics Planning and Strategy, Reverse Logistics. Inventory Management and its Role in Customer Service.

Unit–III

Role of Transportation in Supply Chain

Transportation in Supply Chain, Transportation Formats and Factors influencing their Choice, Multi Modal Transport, Warehousing – Types of Warehouses, Warehousing Operations, Warehouse Management Systems. Third Party Warehousing, Role and Importance of Handling Systems.

Unit–IV

Information Technology in SCM

Information and Communication Technology in SCM, Role of IT in SCM, Current IT Trends in SCM, RFID, Bar Coding. Retail SCM – Problems and Prospects, Role of Packaging.

Unit–V

Key Operation Aspects in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Network Design, Distribution Network in Supply Chains, Channel Design, Factors Influence Design, Role and Importance of Distributors in SCM, Role of Human Resources in SCM. Issues in Workforce Management and Relationship Management with Suppliers, Customers and Employees, Linkage between HRM and SCM.