PGDM Core Subject
Logistics Management
Course Objective
Primary PO Mapping: PO4 (Communication & Digital Fluency) and PO6 (Global Perspective & Sustainability).
Strategic Focus: Utilizing digital fluency to optimize the flow of goods and services, ensuring compliance with global and ESG standards.
Mandatory Textbook: Logistics Management by Satish C. Ailawadi and P. Rakesh (Prentice Hall India).
Internal Assessment Scheme (70 Marks)
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Component |
Marks |
Description |
Mapped CO |
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Simulation |
20 |
The Warehouse Manager: Optimizing space and pick-cycles in a digital twin environment. |
CO2, CO5 |
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Case Study |
10 |
"Logistics Excellence": Analysis of leading Indian providers like Gati or Blue Dart. |
CO4 |
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Presentation |
10 |
"Green Logistics Pitch": Designing a sustainable, eco-friendly transport plan. |
CO5 |
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Mid Term |
10 |
Internal written exam covering foundational logistics modules. |
CO1 |
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Project |
10 |
"Route Optimization": Utilizing data to minimize fuel consumption and transit time. |
CO2 |
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Class Participation |
10 |
Active participation in logistics labs and role-plays. |
All |
20-Session Plan
Each session assumes 90 minutes of class time plus 60 minutes of pre-class preparation.
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Session |
Topic |
Pre-Reading (Ailawadi & Rakesh) |
Daily Assignment |
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1 |
Introduction to Logistics & Value Chain |
Ch 1: The Logistics Concept |
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2 |
Role of Logistics in Business Strategy |
Ch 2: Strategic Logistics |
A1: Competitive Audit |
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3 |
Supply Chain & Logistics Interface |
Ch 3: The Supply Chain Context |
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4 |
Multi-modalism: Rail, Road, Air, Sea |
Ch 4: Transport Fundamentals |
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5 |
Physical Distribution & Channel Mgmt |
Ch 5: Distribution Channels |
A2: Distribution Map |
|
6 |
Customer Service Dimensions |
Ch 6: Logistics Customer Service |
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7 |
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) |
Ch 7: Warehousing & Materials |
A3: Warehouse Layout |
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8 |
Inventory Flow & Stocking Points |
Ch 8: Inventory Management |
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9 |
Material Handling & Packaging Tech |
Ch 9: Handling & Packaging |
A4: Packaging Design |
|
10 |
Mid-Term Internal Exam |
Review Sessions 1–9 |
Mid-Term (10M) |
|
11 |
Order Processing & Info Systems |
Ch 10: Logistics Info Systems |
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|
12 |
Logistics Outsourcing (3PL/4PL) |
Ch 11: Third-Party Logistics |
A5: Vendor Matrix |
|
13 |
Global Logistics & Containerization |
Ch 12: Global Logistics |
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|
14 |
Digital Logistics: IoT & Tracking |
Technical Note: Digital Sourcing |
A6: Tracking Protocol |
|
15 |
Simulation Lab: Warehouse Manager |
Manual: Space Optimization |
Simulation (10M) |
|
16 |
Simulation Lab: Route Optimizer |
Manual: GPS Data Analysis |
Simulation (10M) |
|
17 |
Maritime Logistics & Indian Ports |
Technical Note: Port Infrastructure |
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|
18 |
Green Logistics & ESG Compliance |
Technical Note: Sustainable Flow |
Sustainability Checklist |
|
19 |
Presentation: Green Logistics Pitch |
Manual: Storytelling for ESG |
Presentation (10M) |
|
20 |
Course Synthesis & Value Delivery |
Review of Digital Fluency |