Logistics Management.ppt

Logistics Management Introduction to the Course Jing Yuan Feb, 2008 Introduce Yourself Let’s me know who you are. What’s logistics management? Supply chain management Vs. logistics management … Outline Introduce yourself Who I am Course introduction Course description Learning objectives Textbooks Grading policy Schedules Outline Introduce yourself Who I am Course introduction Course description Learning objectives Textbooks Grading policy Schedule Course description An introductory course in the analysis, design and operation of logistics and supply chain Presented through lectures along with several case studies and experiments The lectures consist of nine parts Learning objectives Knowledge the strategic role of the supply chain An understanding of logistic systems their management problems Ability to devise workable solutions in business situations Textbooks Textbook Harrison, A. and Hoek, R. V. (2006) Logistics Management, second edition, 机械工业出版社 References (not required) Christopher, M. (2006) Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Creating Value-adding Network, third edition, 电子工业出版社 张余华，现代物流管理，华中科技出版社，2006年。 Lecture Organization Lecturing Videos Group exercises Case discussion Case study presentations Grading Policy Grading Assignment and Quiz 10% Midterm 20% Final Project 70% Midterm Case study Final presentation Final project A closed examination held in the last week of term Schedule Lectures 14 weeks Case study presentations 2 weeks Experiments 2 weeks Logistics and supply chain Case study Seven-eleven convenience store Describe the key logistics processes at 7-11. What differences between the early reform and the regional distribution center at 7-11. What do you think are the main logistics challenges in running the 7-11 operation. Case study Key issues The Supply Chain Concept Development of the Concept Total systems cost - remains an important element of logistics analysis. Outbound logistics – the warehousing and distribution of finished