Logistics and Supply Chain Management

In this study course the concepts and principles of logistics and supply chain management are examined based on an overview of the logistics sector. By characterizing the logistics concepts the main activities and technologies of this branch are examined in connection with the planning, implementation, control and analysis of material flow management processes. A special attention is paid to the development and application of information technology solutions in logistics and supply chain management including such modern technologies as web based information systems, electronic data interchange, bar codes, RFID, GIS and GPS. There are also examined case studies in practical application of logistics and supply chain control in purchasing, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, inventory and warehouse management processes. It emphasizes the strategic, tactical and operational issues along with the applications of quantitative/qualitative models for decision support in supply chains networks. It explains supply chains’ performance measurement methods and tools. Supply chain networks’ concepts and best practices are considered as well. Students are introduced to the supply chain reference model and understand how to customize the supply chain reference model for the particular needs of a company based on its supply chain strategy. The course is taught through traditional lectures combined with seminars.