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Chapter 1
GEM 361
3 Credit Hours
By Sushant Karki
Objective
To deal with managing logistics in the
context of continuously improving
customer service by managing
uncertainties and shortening lead
time.
Text Book
Logistical Management
The Integrated Supply Chain Process
Donald J. Bowersox
David J. Closs
Schedule Planning
Topics Net Contact
Hours
Logistics 4
Logistical Operations Integration 7
Customer Service 6
Supply Chain Relationships 6
Information and Forecasting 4
Inventory Strategy and Management 4
Transportation Infrastructure, Regulation and 6
Management
Warehouse Management & Material Handling 4
Packing 5
Total 46 hrs
The SCM Network
Further
Refinement of
SCM
Capabilities
SCM
Formation/
Extensions
JIT, TQM,
Alliances
Inventory Management/Cost
Optimization
FIGURE 1-5: Total U.S. logistics costs between 1984 and 2005
Logistics Cost Composition