This course examines the role of logistics in the supply chain within a focal firm as well as between organizations linked within a given supply network. Topics cover issues such as introduction to the basic terms of logistics, distribution and transportation alternatives, the connection between logistics and marketing, the estimation of value and costs in logistics, sourcing and supply management, supply chain planning and control strategies and logistics future challenges and opportunities. This course also surveys operations research models and techniques developed for a variety of problems arising in logistical planning of production systems. Students will get a clear idea of the expanding role of logistics in business today. The will also be familiar with the principles and processes of
Understand the structure of supply chains and the different ways through which supply chains can become competitive in the market
• Explain how to use the levers of the logistics strategy to redefine the points necessary to make this harmonization
• Analyse the importance of the term “value creation” and to propose actions in the field of management of logistics costs towards the creation of value
• Distinguish the forces shaping international logistics in a global market
• Assess accurately the risks occurred due to loss of focus on the satisfaction of end‐customer demand
• Produce and combine effectively the options available for managing inventory and orders per case
• Develop in the right way the process of organizing and conducting the proceedings relating to the transport and distribution
