Post Graduate Certificate

Programme
In
Logistics and Supply Chain
Management
(Empower your career with

Precision)

HANDBOOK
SRINIVASAN
 COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCE
(MBA PROGRAMME)
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to Bharathidasan University, Trichy)
(Recognized under section 2(f) & 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956)
PERAMBALUR - 621 212, TAMIL NADU, www.scas.ac.in / www.sricas.com

Programme Overview:

This Postgraduate Certificate Programme in Logistics & Supply Chain Management is

designed to give you the necessary skills in this dynamic domain. By providing theoretical
and practical understanding of supply chain operations, the program helps you excel in your
career. This Course also provide candidates with an understanding of the impact that
Logistics and Supply Chain Management have on the success and profitability of firms in
today’s business environment.

Programme Objectives:

 To develop an understanding of the basic concepts of LSCM.

 To design and develop networks in supply chain
 To appreciate emerging technologies and innovation in LSCM.

Pedagogy:

 Lectures
 Seminar
 Case Study

Target Audience:

 Post Graduate Students from Management

Programme Details:

Duration 3 Months ( 150 Hours)

Delivery Face to Face
Session Venue College MBA Lecture Hall
Session Timings Monday to Friday (2:00 - 4:15 PM)

Time Table:

Day Hour - 1 Hour -2 Hour -3 Week Total Hours

 Monday LSCM 01 LSCM 02 LSCM 03 1 Hr. = 45 Min.
Tuesday LSCM 01 LSCM 02 LSCM 03
Wednesday LSCM 01 LSCM 02 LSCM 03 Total: 10 Hrs. 75 Min.
Thursday LSCM 01 LSCM 02 LSCM 03
Friday LSCM 01 LSCM 02 LSCM 03

About SCAS - MBA:

SCAS -MBA is one of the leading business schools in the Perambalur District. As a
B-school known for excellence in management education, we develop the resources with the
right set of knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet the requirements of the corporate world.
An AICTE recognized management school is affiliated to Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappalli and offer Two Year MBA Full-Time in the year 2007-08. The students are
provided with excellent environment through various research and extension activities. This
department takes all steps to provide the students a realistic of theory and practice by
interaction with eminent Business Executives sharing their experience and by regular
industrial visits. This department is active through academic programmes like Seminars,
management meet, by KAIZEN Association and Guest Lecture programme of Eminent
Scholars from various Business Organizations and Financial Institutions. Highly experienced
and dedicated faculty members in different fields of management are the strength of the
department and produced Rank holders

Fee Details:

Programme Fee Details :

Total Program Fee :
Rs.1,000/-

Contact
Time US:
Table:
 Dr. D. MAHESH Prof. C. AYYAPPAN
Director Chair – Certificate Courses
Centre for Management Studies (M): 90950 63764

Programme Structure:

Marks for Examinations

Sl. Course Exam Marks
No Code Title of the Courses Hours (External)
Principles and Practices
1 LSCM 01 3 100
of Logistics Management
2 LSCM 02 Supply Chain Management 3 100
Port & Airport Management
3 LSCM 03 3 100
for Logistics
TOTAL 300

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Course Title : Principles and Practices of Logistics Management

Course Code : LSCM 01
Hours : 50

Course Objective:
 To provide an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of logistics
 To relate the concepts to real life business and to become efficient suppliers.

Course Outcome:
 Explain the functions of logistics system.
 Discuss the principles and importance of packing\
 Compute the Role of Information Systems in improving the logistics efficiency
 List the logistics techniques

UNIT I: Overview Logistics (10)

Origin of Business Logistics - Logistics organization and its role in a manufacturing &
service unit - Functions of the Logistics system - Inbound Logistics - Outbound logistics - In
plant logistics

UNIT II: Procurement and Outsourcing (10)

Procurement and Outsourcing - Integrated Logistics Management - Routing of materials from
origin to destination - Importance of Packaging- Principles of Packaging - Packaging
Materials - Customer Service functions in logistics.

UNIT III: Global Logistics (10)

Global Logistics scenario - Logistics hubs and distribution Strategy - Role of Information
Systems in improving the efficiency – Containerization as an enabler of logistics strategy -
Cargo security - Logistics strategy for perishables / Dangerous goods

UNIT IV: Logistics Performance (10)

Role of 3 PL and 4 PL – Logistics infrastructure for 3PL - Types and functions of
warehouses - Expectations & Fulfilment levels for E- business - Retail Supply Chain
Administration - Vendor Managed Inventory.

UNIT V: Logistics Planning and Design Techniques (10)

Logistics Planning and Design Techniques - Organization structure for improving the
effectiveness Goods – (Automobile components) - Reverse logistics.

References:
1. Donald J. Bowersox David J. Closs, International Editions (1996) Logistical
Management, McGraw-Hill, Singapore.
2. Jhon W. langford (2007) Logistics Principles and Applications, McGraw-Hill
professional, U.S.A.
3. Nandi, S.K and Ganapathi, S.L (2015),Logistics Management, Oxford University
Press,New Delhi.
4. Pramod Raokalyani Gohokar (2010) Logistics Management Concepts and Cases ,
ICFAI University Press, Hydrabad, S.India
5. Reza ZanjiraniFarahan, Shabnam Rezapour and Laleh Kurdor (2012) Logistics
Operations and Management-Concepts and Models ,Elsevier, New York, USA
6. Vinod.V.Sople (2007),Logistics Management –The Supply Chain Imperative,
Pearson Education, New Delhi.
7. Langford, J. W. (2007). Logistics: Principles and applications. New York: SOLE
Press/McGraw-Hill.
8. Christopher, M. (2016). Logistics & supply chain management. Harlow, England:
Pearson.
9. Brown, S., & Lynda.com (Firm), (2015). Fundamentals of Logistics, Carpenteria, CA
lynda.com.

Course Title : Supply Chain Management

Course Code : LSCM 02
Hours : 50

Course Objective:
 To learn about Supply Chain, Operations, Channels of Distribution fit in to
various types of Business.
 To understand the management components of supply chain management
 To know the various management inventories and network design techniques useful
in implementing supply chain management

Course Outcome:
 To provide the analytic model based approach for solving logistics and
Supply chain problems.
 To underline the importance of using total supply chain costs in all analysis,
 To provide students with techniques for measuring and managing supply
Chain uncertainty.
 To explain the idea of using segmentation and a portfolio of solutions,
rather than a single approach, for real-world logistics problems.
UNIT I: Introduction to Supply Chain Management (10)
Introduction to Supply Chain Management –Concept of SCM Building –Components of
Supply Chain - a strategic framework to analyze supply chains.–Supply chain Drivers and
Obstacles-Value Chain Management.

UNIT II: Supply Chain Management (10)

Customer Focus in SCM -Planning demand and supply in a supply chain. Demand
forecasting in a supply chain – Aggregate planning in a supply chain – Managing predictable
variability.

UNIT III: Managing Inventories (10)

Planning and managing inventories in a supply chain - Managing Economies of scale in a
supply chain: Cycle inventory – Managing uncertainty in a supply chain. Safety inventory –
Determining optimal level of product availability.

UNIT IV: Network Design (10)

Transportation, Network design and information technology in a supply chain- Facilities
decisions. Network Design in a supply chain – Information Technology in a supply chain

UNIT V: Recent Trends in Supply Chain (10)

Coordinating a supply chain and the role of E-Business - Coordination in a supply chain E-
business and the supply chain- Best Practice in Supply Chain.

References:
1. Bowersox, Closs, Cooper, (2012), Supply Chain Logistics Management, latest
Edition, McGraw Hill, New Delhi
2. Burt, Dobbler, Starling, (2003),World Class Supply Management, latest Edition,
TMH, New Delhi
3. Chopra, S, and P. Meindl, (2010), Supply Chain Management Strategy, Planning and
Operation, latest Edition, Pearson Education New Delhi
4. D. Simchi-Levi, P. Kaminski and E. Simchi-Levi, (2012), Designing and Managing
the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies and Case Studies, latest Edition, McGraw-Hill, New
Delhi.
5. Donald J Bowersox, David J Closs, (2010), Logistical Management (The integrated
Supply Chain Process), latest Edition, TMH, New Delhi
6. Janat Shah , (2010), Supply Chain Management latest Edition, Pearson Education,
New Delhi
7. Joel D. Wisner, G. Keong Leong, KeahChoon Tan (2010), Principles of Supply Chain
Management: A Balanced Approach, latest Edition, Cengage Learning, India
8. Raghuram, G. and N. Rangaraj, (2010), Logistics and Supply Chain Management:
Cases and Concepts, latest Edition, Macmillan, New Delhi
9. Sunil Chopra, Peter Meindl, (2012), Supply Chain Management (Strategy, Planning
and Operation), latest Edition, Pearson Education, India.
10. Sunil Sharma, (2010), Supply Chain Management, latest Edition, Oxford University
Press, New Delhi

Course Title : Port & Airport Management for Logistics

Course Code : LSCM 03
Hours : 50
Course Objective:
 To learn Port structure, functions and operations.
 To understand the Airport management for logistics.
Course Outcome:
 Students gain the knowledge of Port and Airport Management for Logistics.
 Port Structure and Functions: Definition - Types and Layout of the Ports –
Organisational structure-Fundamental observations.
 Main functions and features of ports: Infrastructure and connectivity Administrative
functions - Operational functions.
 Main services: Services and facilities for ships - Administrative formalities - Cargo
transfer - Services and facilities for cargo.

UNIT I: Port Operations (10)

Berths and Terminals - Berth Facilities and Equipment - ship Operation – Pre-shipment
planning, the stowage plan and on-board stowage - cargo positioning and stowage on the
terminal.

UNIT II: Port Development (10)

Phases of port development - Changes in growth Development in terminal operation.
Shipping technology and port: Ship knowledge Ship development and port development -
Port time and ship speed - Other technical development affecting port.

UNIT III: Port Administration (10)

Ownership and Management Port ownership structure - Types of port ownership and
administration – Organizations concerning ports - Port management development Rise and
fall of Ports - Information technology in ports.

UNIT IV: Cargo Handling (10)

Developments in cargo/container handling and terminal operation - Safety of cargo
operations - Cargo security: Measuring and evaluating performance and productivity.

UNIT V: Air Transport (10)

Introduction to Air Transport – Air Freight – IATA – Cargo Handling at Goods at Air Port –
Information Management of Air Cargo – System and Modules – Distribution of Goods.

Reference Books
1. Patrick M.Alderton. 2008, Port Management and Operations. Information Law
2. Category, U.K.
3. WORLD BANK. 2007, Port Reform Tool Kit. World Bank, Washington.
4. MARIA G.BURNS. 2014., Port Management and Operations. CRS Press, U.K.
5. ALAN E.BRANCH. 2008, Elements of Shipping. Chapman and Hall, Fairplay
6. Publications, U.K.
7. DE MONIE. 1989., Measuring and Evaluating Port Performance and Productivity.
UNCTAD, New York.

Faculty:

S. No. Name of the Faculty Designation Department

 1 Dr. D. MAHESH Director MBA
2 Prof. S.RAJASEKARAN Assistant Professor MBA
3 Prof. C. AYYAPPAN Assistant Professor MBA

DoMS - Faculty Members:

S.
Name of the Faculty Designation Qualification
No.
1 Dr. D. MAHESH Director M.B.A., M.Com. (BM), M.Phil., Ph.D.,
2 Dr. R. GOPI Assistant Professor M.B.A., M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
M.B.A., M.Phil. M.Com. M.Phil.,
3 Dr. P. ANANDHAN Assistant Professor
Ph.D.,
4 Dr. T. ANBUMOZHI Assistant Professor M.B.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
M.B.A., M.Phil. M.Com. M.Phil.,
5 Prof. N. MUTHURAJA Assistant Professor
(NET)
6 Prof. S.RAJASEKARAN Assistant Professor M.B.A., M.Phil.
7 Prof. C. AYYAPPAN Assistant Professor M.B.A., M.Phil.
8 Dr. R. AGILA Assistant Professor M.Com. M.Phil., Ph.D.,
9 Prof. R. THAMAYANTHI Assistant Professor M.B.A., M.Phil.
10 Prof. A. HARINI Assistant Professor M.B.A.,
Prof. E. MEENAKSHI
11 Assistant Professor M.B.A.,
CHOKKANATHAN
12 Prof. P.BANUPRIYA Assistant Professor M.B.A.,
13 Prof. P. ROOBALA Assistant Professor M.B.A.,