*Course Overview* 

This intensive 6-month program equips professionals with advanced logistics and supply chain management skills, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Designed for working executives, the course emphasizes strategic decision-making, technology integration, and leadership.

 

*Course Objectives* 

1. Master core logistics functions: transportation, inventory, warehousing, procurement. 

2. Develop strategies for cost optimization and risk mitigation. 

3. Apply emerging technologies (IoT, blockchain, AI) in logistics. 

4. Enhance leadership skills for managing global supply chains. 

5. Integrate sustainability and ethical practices into logistics operations. 

 

*Course Modules* 

 

*1. Introduction to Logistics & Supply Chain Management* 

- Definitions, evolution, and components of logistics vs. SCM. 

- Role in business competitiveness. 

 

*2. Logistics Strategy & Network Design* 

- Network optimization, cost-service trade-offs, case studies (e.g., Amazon, DHL). 

 

*3. Transportation Management* 

- Modes (road, rail, air, sea), route optimization, regulatory compliance. 

 

*4. Inventory Control & Demand Planning* 

- EOQ, JIT, safety stock, ABC analysis, demand forecasting tools. 

 

*5. Warehouse Management & Automation* 

- Layout design, WMS, robotics, IoT in warehousing. 

 

*6. Procurement & Supplier Relationships* 

- Strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation. 

 

*7. Global Logistics & Trade Compliance* 

- Incoterms 2020, customs clearance, cross-border challenges. 

 

*8. Technology in Logistics* 

- ERP, blockchain, AI, data analytics for supply chain visibility. 

 

*9. Sustainable & Reverse Logistics* 

- Green practices, circular economy, carbon footprint reduction. 

 

*10. Risk Management & Resilience* 

- Risk assessment, mitigation strategies, crisis management. 

 

*11. Performance Measurement & KPIs* 

- Balanced scorecard, SCOR model, benchmarking. 

 

*12. Leadership & Change Management* 

- Team dynamics, digital transformation, stakeholder communication. 

 

*Capstone Project* 

- Solve a real-world logistics challenge, present solutions to industry panel. 

 

*Assessment Methods* 

- *Assignments (30%)*: Case studies, simulations. 

- *Exams (30%)*: Mid-term (Week 12) and final (Week 24). 

- *Capstone Project (30%)*: Proposal, execution, presentation. 

- *Participation (10%)*: Discussions, workshops. 

 

*Key Resources* 

- *Textbooks*: 

  - Logistics & Supply Chain Management by Martin Christopher. 

  - Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation by Chopra & Meindl. 

- *Tools*: Excel, Tableau, SAP ERP simulations. 

- *Case Studies*: Harvard Business Review, industry reports.