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Lesson Plan 2017 - Logistics and Shipping Management

This document outlines a lesson plan for a course on fundamentals of logistics from September 2017 to June 2018. It covers 10 modules over 4 weeks, with topics including the role of logistics, supply chain management, material management, inventory management, packaging, integrated IT solutions, global logistics, reverse logistics, and the roles of 3PL and 4PL providers. Each module is taught over 8 hours through 2-hour daily sessions and includes topics to be covered, assignments such as write-ups and seminars on related subjects.

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Lesson Plan 2017 - Logistics and Shipping Management

This document outlines a lesson plan for a course on fundamentals of logistics from September 2017 to June 2018. It covers 10 modules over 4 weeks, with topics including the role of logistics, supply chain management, material management, inventory management, packaging, integrated IT solutions, global logistics, reverse logistics, and the roles of 3PL and 4PL providers. Each module is taught over 8 hours through 2-hour daily sessions and includes topics to be covered, assignments such as write-ups and seminars on related subjects.

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Lesson Plan 2017-2018

01 September 2017 To 30 June 2018
Professional Diploma In Shipping And Logistics (PDSL) (Regular)
SUBJECT: Fundamentals of  Logistics (PDSL T001)
Sl. No Week Module Duration Topics to be covered Assignment Seminar
Fundamentals of  Logistics 8 Hrs, 1.      Logistics &Role of Logistics
(PDSL T001) 2Hrs per day          Definitions of logistics
         Objectives of Logistics
         The various functions of logistics
         Value delivery in supply-chain One page write up on 
1 Week 1
         Future of logistics Logistics
2.      Logistics & Customer Service
         Elements of customer service
         Phases in customer service
         Conclusion
Fundamentals of  Logistics 8 Hrs, 3.     Supply Chain Mgt
(PDSL T001) 2Hrs per day          Introduction
         What is SCM?
         Importance of SCM
         Objectives of SCM
         Guiding principles of SCM Which is a broader concept? 
2 Week 2          Supply chain operative reference model Supply Chain or Logistics, 
4.     Material Mgt explain in one page
         Objectives of materials mgt
         Materials planning
         Purchasing
         Types of material handling equipments
         Material storage system
Fundamentals of  Logistics 8 Hrs, 5.      Inventory Mgt
(PDSL T001) 2Hrs per day          Characteristics of Inventory
         The need of inventory and its control
         Importance of inventory mgt
         Types of inventory mgt
         Inventory control
         Types of selective inventory control techniques
         Inventory planning models
         Inventory mgt strategy development process
         conclusion
Benefits of Packaging. 
3 Week 3 6.     Packaging Explain on three benefits
         Functions of packaging
         Packaging cost
         Types of packaging material
         Palletisation for unitization
         Containerization
         Designing a package
         Factors effecting the packaging materials
         conclusion
Lesson Plan 2017-2018
01 September 2017 To 30 June 2018
Professional Diploma In Shipping And Logistics (PDSL) (Regular)
SUBJECT: Fundamentals of  Logistics (PDSL T001)
Fundamentals of  Logistics 7.     Integrated IT Solution in Logistics  & 
8 Hrs,
Supply Chain Management
(PDSL T001)          Logistics information system (LIS)-
2Hrs per day
functionality and architectures
         Logistics data warehousing, data mining and 
decision support systems
         Web based logistics
         Paperless and wireless logistic systems
         LIS justification, selection and implementation
Logistics help existence  Seminar on 
4 Week 4 with excellence in the  Logistics Career 
8.     Global Logistics  International market. Explain Boom.
         Logistics intermediaries
         The global supply chain
         Organizing for global logistics
         Strategic issues in global logistics
         Forces driving globalization
         Strategies to enter global market
         Modes of transportation in global logistics
         Barriers to global logistics
         Conclusion
Fundamentals of  Logistics 8 Hrs, 9.     Reverse Logistics
(PDSL T001) 2Hrs per day          Reverse logistics activities
         Reverse logistics processes
         Forward vs. reverse logistics
         Key elements of reverse logistics models
         Strategic use of reverse logistics
         Reverse logistics challenges
10.            Role of 3 PL & 4 PL
         Logistics Service providers
         Third party logistics – primary role – 
effectiveness – use
         4 PL service providers – primary role – 
effectiveness – use Benefits of Logistics 
5 Week 5          Comparison of 3 PL and 4 PL outsourcing. Explain
Lesson Plan 2017-2018
01 September 2017 To 30 June 2018
Professional Diploma In Shipping And Logistics (PDSL) (Regular)
SUBJECT: Fundamentals of  Logistics (PDSL T001)
SUBJECT:  Transportation & Distribution Management (PDSL T001)
Transportation & Distribution Management 8 Hrs 1.           Different types of transportation system
(PDSL T001) 2Hrs per day 2.           Transportation principles & participants
Transportation participants
Shipper and consignee
Agents / Brokers / Transporters
Government
Internet
Public
3.           Role of Transportation in Supply Chain

6 Week 6          Shipper
Transportation cost
Inventory cost
Facility cost
Processing cost
         Transporter
Vehicle related costs
Fixed operating expenses
Operations related expenses
Quantity related costs
Overhead costs
4.           Distribution channels
Transportation & Distribution Management 8 Hrs, 5.           Network Design
(PDSL T001) 2Hrs per day           Problems definition and planning
         Data collection and analysis
         Recommendations and implementation
         Decision analysis methods and techniques
6.           Role of distribution in supply chain
a.       Introduction – Role of distribution
         Transportation Mgt
         Inventory control
         Warehousing
7 Week 7 7.        Transportation mode, performance 
characteristics & selection
         Air ways
         Road ways
         Railway transport
         Water transport
         Pipeline transport
         Ropeways
         Intermodal transport
Lesson Plan 2017-2018
01 September 2017 To 30 June 2018
Professional Diploma In Shipping And Logistics (PDSL) (Regular)
SUBJECT: Fundamentals of  Logistics (PDSL T001)
Transportation & Distribution Management 8.        Transportation performances cost & value 
8 Hrs,
measures
(PDSL T001) 2Hrs per day          Factors driving cost
         Cost structures
         Carrier pricing strategies
         Transportation rates
9.        Transportation routing decision
         Routing and scheduling techniques
         Transportation administration
8 Week 8
         IT Applications in transportation
         New trends in transportation systems
10.      Transit operation system
        Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)
        Geographic information systems
11.      Advanced Freight Mgt system
        Prime function
        Secondary function
        Benefits to user
Transportation & Distribution Management 4 Hrs, 12.      Intermodal Freight Technology
(PDSL T001) 2 Hrs per day          Intermodal transportation and supply chain
         Status of intermodal freight
9 Week 9
         Intermodal direction for the future
13.      Transportation Security Incentives & role 
of Technology
SUBJECT: Warehouse & Inventory  Management (PDSL T001)
Warehouse & Inventory  Management 4 Hrs, 1. Warehousing concept
(PDSL T001) 2 Hrs per day          Introduction
         Need for warehousing
         Functions of the warehouses
         Issues affecting warehousing
         Choice of unit load
         Types of warehouses
         Cost of storage
         Comparison private / public warehousing
         Location of warehouses
         Ideal characteristics for a warehouse
         Qualitative factor rating method of comparison

         Factors affecting the number of warehouses
         Slotting in warehouse
         Warehouse operations
2.      Storage equipment
         Fixed and random stock location
         Palletized storage systems
         summary
Lesson Plan 2017-2018
01 September 2017 To 30 June 2018
Professional Diploma In Shipping And Logistics (PDSL) (Regular)
SUBJECT: Fundamentals of  Logistics (PDSL T001)
Warehouse & Inventory  Management 8 Hrs, 3.      Material handling equipment
(PDSL T001) 2 Hrs per day          Classifications
         Design criteria of handling system
         Factors for a appropriate system
         Design principles
         Types – non-powered / powered trucks
         Conveyors for unit load handling
         Conveyers
         Types of conveyers
4.      Inventory functions, needs, & types
         Functions:
Minimize costs
10 Week 10 Provide desired customer service level
Couple successive operations or functions
Stabilize production
         Needs to hold inventory
         Types of inventory
         Inventory costs
         Mechanics of inventory control
5.      Introduction to bar code systems
         Introduction
         What is bar code?
         Main advantages
         Benefits of bar-coding
         Common bar code applications
Warehouse & Inventory  Management 8 Hrs, 6.      RFID Systems
(PDSL T001) 2 Hrs per day          Introduction
         The principle of RFID
         RFID V/S barcode system
         Benefits of REID
         RFID – parts
         Potential benefits of RFID to retail enterprises
         RFID in warehousing
         Storage 
7.      Warehouse Mgt system
        Why need WMS?
        Logic used in determining actual locations & 
sequences
11 Week 11
        Other functionality / considerations
        Automated data collection
        Integration with automated material handling 
equipment
        Advanced shipment notifications
        Slotting
8.      Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)
         P system And Q system of inventory 
Lesson Plan 2017-2018
01 September 2017 To 30 June 2018
Professional Diploma In Shipping And Logistics (PDSL) (Regular)
SUBJECT: Fundamentals of  Logistics (PDSL T001)          Assumptions of EOQ model
         Determining stock levels and methods of stock 
control
         Methods of controlling stock levels
         Modified EOQ model
Warehouse & Inventory  Management 8 Hrs, 9.      ASRS System
(PDSL T001) 2 Hrs per day         Introduction
        Design of AS/RS system
        Major benefits of  AS/RS system
10.  Inventory Costing & Controls
12 Week 12          Inventory  costing
         Deciding optimum level of inventory 
         Inventory carrying cost
         Ordering cost
         Stock out cost
Selective inventory control techniques
11.  Semester/module model examination
8 days
Extra week ( 8 days) Project Work Project Work/assignment 
(4 Hrs per day)
SUBJECT: - Export Documentation  (PDSL T002)
Export Documentation  8 Hrs, 1.            Introduction to Export & Import
(PDSL T002) 2 Hrs per day          Introduction to Export Marketing
         Export marketing channels
         Distribution
         Introduction to Import
         Reason for Import
         Preliminaries for starting Import / Export 
business
13 Week 13
         Dos & Don’t Dos in Imports & Exports
2.            Classification of goods & Export Channels

         Methods of Exporting
         Advantages of Direct Exporting
         Disadvantages of Direct Exporting
         Export marketing organizations in India
         Function of Export marketing organizations
Export Documentation  8 Hrs, 3.      Registration formalities
(PDSL T002) 2 Hrs per day          Import Export code number
         Duplicate copy of IEC number
         Surrender of IEC number
         Profile of Importer / Exporter
         Self Addressed Stamped envelop
         Guidelines for Application of IEC code 
number
14 Week 14
         Check list of Documents to apply for IEC code
Lesson Plan 2017-2018
01 September 2017 To 30 June 2018
Professional Diploma In Shipping And Logistics (PDSL) (Regular)
SUBJECT: Fundamentals of  Logistics (PDSL T001) 4.      Export Pricing and Payment methods
         Open Account
         Advance payment
         Consignment stock payment
         Documentary Bill of Exchange
         Letter of Credit
Export Documentation  8 Hrs, 5.      Export Documentation
(PDSL T002) 2 Hrs per day          Aligned documentation system
         Export documentations & processing
         Details of deferent forms

6.      Incentives to Exporting & Importing
         Introduction
         Preferential – Rates
15 Week 15
         DEPB
         Duty Free replenishment certificate
         Duty Free Import Authorization
         Deemed – Exports
         Agro Export Zones
         Served from India
         Manufacture under bond
         Export promotion capital goods scheme
Export Documentation  8 Hrs, 7.      INCO TERMS
(PDSL T002) 8.      Arrangements of Export & Import Finances
2 Hrs per day
         Role of RBI
         Role of commercial banks
16 Week 16 Pre-shipment finance
Post shipment finance
Finance against deferred payment export
Non fund based assistance of commercial banks
Financial assistance from EXIM bank
Documents to banks
Export Documentation  8 Hrs, 9.      Excise clearances & Quantity Inspection
(PDSL T002)          Procedure for central excise clearance for 
2 Hrs per day
exportable goods
         Quality control and pre-shipment inspection

17 Week 17 10.  ICD (Inland Clearances Depot) - Dry Port
         What is dry port?
         Export procedures
         Procedure at Gateway port
         At the Inland Container Depot ( ICD )
11.  EXIM Policy   2009-2014
SUBJECT: - Shipping, Legal Principles and freight forwarding  (PDSL T002)
Shipping, Legal Principles and freight forwarding 8 Hrs, 1.      Introduction to shipping
(PDSL T002) 2        Hrs per day          The Ship
Lesson Plan 2017-2018
01 September 2017 To 30 June 2018
Professional Diploma In Shipping And Logistics (PDSL) (Regular)
SUBJECT: Fundamentals of  Logistics (PDSL T001)          History
         Government actions
         Indian register of shipping
         Directorate general of shipping
         The merchant ship & SHIPS measurement
2.      Chartering
         Charter mode
         Shipping trade
         Charter party
         Vessel details
         Types of vessels
         Chartering agents / brokers
18 Week 18          Fixture note
         Freight
         Particulars of cargo
         Deviations
         Loading and discharging ports
         Lay days commencement and cancelling
         Lay time provisions
         Notice of readiness
         Statement of facts
         Demurrage
         Dispatch
         Calculation of demurrage / dispatch
         Exceptions and protective clauses
         Bills of lading
         Arbitration
Shipping, Legal Principles and freight forwarding 8 Hrs, 3.      Port Operations
(PDSL T002) 2        Hrs per day          Port capacity
         Private participation
4.      Containers
5.      Freight forwarding
19 Week 19
         Why do we need freight forwarder?
         Using export agents
6.      Transport packing & freight calculations
a.       Sea – Freight
b.      Methods of quoting freight rates
Shipping, Legal Principles and freight forwarding 8 Hrs, 7.      Custom formalities
(PDSL T002) 2        Hrs per day         Registration
        Processing of shipping bill
        Quota allocation
        Arrival of goods at docks
        System appraisal of shipping bills
20 Week 20
        Customs examination of export cargo
        Stuffing / loading of goods in containers
        Drawl of samples
Lesson Plan 2017-2018
01 September 2017 To 30 June 2018
Professional Diploma In Shipping And Logistics (PDSL) (Regular)
SUBJECT: Fundamentals of  Logistics (PDSL T001)         Amendments
        Export of goods under claim for drawback
        Generation of shipping bills
Shipping, Legal Principles and freight forwarding 8 Hrs, 8.      Legal Principles in Shipping
(PDSL T002) 2        Hrs per day          Carriage of goods by Sea Act
21 Week 21
         Indian Contract Act
         Marine Insurance
Shipping, Legal Principles and freight forwarding 8 Hrs,          Legal Dimensions of Import Procedure
(PDSL T002)          Financial aspects of the Import Export 
2 Hrs per day
22 Week 22 business
         Legal aspects of the Liner trades
         Semester/module model examination
Project Work 8 days Project Work/assignment 
Extra week ( 8 days)
(4 Hrs per day)
SUBJECT: - Marketing Principles & Operations (PDSL T003)
8 Hrs, 1.     Marketing Concept 
2 Hrs per day          The production concept
         The selling concept
         The marketing concept
         Relationship marketing
         The societal marketing concept
         Holistic marketing approach
23 Week 23 Marketing Principles & Operations (PDSL T003) 2.     Marketing Environment 
         Environment analysis
         The micro and macro environment
3.     Marketing Mix 
         Product ( customer benefit )
         Promotion ( marketing communications )
         Distribution ( Customer convenience )
         Price ( customer cost )
8 Hrs, 4.     Marketing Information System
2 Hrs per day          Introduction
         MIS – Marketing Information System
24 Week 24 Marketing Principles & Operations (PDSL T003)
5.     Computer networks and internet Buyer 
Behaviour 
         Definition of consumer behavior
         Personality and self concept
6.     Segmentation & Targeting 
8 Hrs, 7.     Branding & Packaging 
2 Hrs per day         Introduction
        Brand Identity
        Brand Image
        Brand Equity
        Brand Loyalty
        Branding strategies
Lesson Plan 2017-2018
01 September 2017 To 30 June 2018
Professional Diploma In Shipping And Logistics (PDSL) (Regular)
SUBJECT: Fundamentals of  Logistics (PDSL T001)         Product branding strategy factors influencing 
branding strategies
25 Week 25 Marketing Principles & Operations (PDSL T003)         Packing consideration
8.     Positioning & Differentiation
        Introduction
        Positioning
        Concept of USP & UVP
          Differentiation. 
9.     Product Life Cycle Strategies 
        Introduction
        Marketing strategies
        New product development
8 Hrs, 10.            Integrated Marketing Communication 
2 Hrs per day         Marketing communication
        Promotion
        Elements of the communication process
        Integrated marketing communications
11.            Management Of Logistic & Physical 
26 Week 26 Marketing Principles & Operations (PDSL T003) Distribution 
         Physical distribution
         Order processing
         Managing inventory
         Outsourcing physical distribution
12.            International Marketing 
        Problems 
        Standardization
SUBJECT: - Retail Management (PDSL T003)
8 Hrs, 13. Retail Management
2 Hrs per day          Introduction to Retail Mgt
         Retail environment 
27 Week 27 Retail Management (PDSL T003)          Store Security & Management
         Customer Relationship Management
         Trends & future of Retail Management
         Visual Merchandising & pricing strategies
8 days,          Retail Information System
2 Hrs per day          Retail Marketing & promotions
         CRM – B2B & B2C Marketing
         Strategic Retail Management
         Merchandising & Pricing Strategies
         International Retail Management
28 Week 28 Retail Management (PDSL T003)          Careers in Retail Management
Lesson Plan 2017-2018
01 September 2017 To 30 June 2018
Professional Diploma In Shipping And Logistics (PDSL) (Regular)
SUBJECT: Fundamentals of  Logistics (PDSL T001)
Subject: - Business Communication   (PDSL T003)
Business Communication    8 Hrs, 1.      Introduction to Business Communication 
(PDSL T003) 2 Hrs per day          Role of communication 
         defining and classifying communication 
         purpose of communication 
         process of communication
         characteristics of successful communication
         What is oral Communication 
29 Week 29
         principles of successful oral communication 
         barriers to communication 
         what is conversation control 
         reflection and empathy 
         effective listening
         non – verbal communication
         written communication
Business Communication 8 Hrs, 2.      Essential Grammar 
(PDSL T003) 2 Hrs per day          Essential grammar for written communication
         Tenses-Sentence making
3.      Business letters and reports  
         Introduction to business letters 
30 Week 30
         writing routine and persuasive letters 
         positive and negative messages -writing
memos 
         what is a report 
         electronic writing, e mailing
Business Communication 8 Hrs, 4.      Presentation skills   
(PDSL T003) 2 Hrs per day · What is a presentation?
          Elements of presentation
         designing a presentation 
         types of visual aid-PPT Presentations 
         negotiations skills 
5.      Essential soft skills   
        Etiquette-Social grace
31 Week 31         Interpersonal skills -Team spirit
        Conflict management 
        Attitude - Emotion and Attitude Change
        Components of Emotion Appeals
        Motivation concepts 
        Time management 
        Stress management
        Personality
        Social & Corporate sensitivity
Business Communication 8 Hrs, 6.      Employment communication   
(PDSL T003) 2 Hrs per day         Effective methods of Job hunting
        Resume and covering letter preparation
        Pre interview preparation
        Telephonic interview
Lesson Plan 2017-2018
01 September 2017 To 30 June 2018
Professional Diploma In Shipping And Logistics (PDSL) (Regular)
SUBJECT: Fundamentals of  Logistics (PDSL T001)         Group discussion
        Personal interview
        Post interview formalities
32 Week 32
        Impact of Technological Advancement
· Communication networks
        Intranet 
        Internet 
        e mails 
        SMS 
        Teleconferencing
7.      Semester/module model examination
8 days
Extra week ( 8 days) Project Work Project Work/assignment 
(4 Hrs per day)
1 day IILP 6 hrs Industrial visit
1 day Examination 2 hrs Final examination
1 month IILP 30 days Internship/industrial training

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