Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Concept, evolution, scope, and objectives of supply chain management; logistics and supply chain integration; strategic role of supply chain management in organizational competitiveness; value creation through supply chain integration; digital transformation and emerging trends in supply chain management; latest trends and applications of analytics and artificial intelligence in supply chain management.

Supply chain drivers including facilities, inventory, transportation, information, sourcing, and pricing; supply chain performance metrics; efficiency versus responsiveness in supply chains; supply chain analytics; role of information sharing and visibility in supply chain success; Application of AI and predictive analytics for supply chain performance optimization.

Supply chain network design principles and decision-making; transportation and warehouse network planning; distribution strategies for traditional and e-business models; global supply chain network design; supply chain resilience and risk management; case studies.

Strategic sourcing decisions and supplier relationship management; procurement processes and supplier evaluation; outsourcing and insourcing strategies; ethical and sustainable sourcing practices; pricing objectives and pricing models; revenue management and dynamic pricing strategies; sourcing and pricing challenges in e-commerce and omnichannel retailing; case studies.

Demand forecasting techniques and forecasting models; aggregate planning and capacity management; sales and operations planning; inventory planning and replenishment strategies; managing demand variability and the bullwhip effect; collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment; digital technologies and scope of sustainability in logistics and supply chain; case studies.