Unit 1
Introduction: Introduction to SCM – the complexity and key issues in SCM – Location strategy – facility location decisions – single facility and multiple location models.
Logistics: Logistics Network Configuration – data collection – model and data validation – solution techniques – network configuration DSS – Transport strategy – Service choices: single service and inter modal services – vehicle routing and scheduling models – traveling salesman problems – exact and heuristic methods.
Unit 2
Inventory: Inventory Management and risk pooling – managing inventory in the SC. Value of Information – bullwhip effect – lead time reduction.
Supply Chain Integration: Supply chain integration – distributed strategies – push versus pull systems.
Distribution Requirements Planning – DRP and demand forecasting, DRP and master production scheduling. DRP techniques – time-phased order point – managing variations in DRP – safety stock determination – Strategic alliances – third party logistics – distribution integration.