Smart Logistics and Supply Chains

Unit 1. Conceptual Foundation

• Role of Supply Chain Modeling
• Definition of Logistics Management
• Functional View
• Segmentation
• ABC Analysis

Unit 2. Tactical Level

(Demand Forecasting Methods)

• Regression & Time series Model
• Adaptive Forecasting Methods
• Measures of Forecast Error
• Causal & BASS Model
• Case Study 0: HBR Materials

(Inventory Control Methods)

• Costs in Inventory System
• EOQ Models with Constant Demands, Stochastic Demands, and Time varying Demands
• Case Study1: Improving the Logistics Handling of Dell Systems

Unit 3. Operational Level

(Operational Networks)

• Key Components
• Driving Influences
• Case Study 2: Multimodal Transportation: an Example of Labtop

(Basics of Network Flows)

• Fundamental Definitions of Networks
• Mathematical Description
• Shortest Path Problem
• Dijkstra’s Algorithm
• Maximum Flow Problem
• Minimum Spanning Tree

(Shipper Perspective)

• Traveling Salesman Problem
• Vehicle Routing Problem

Unit 4. Strategic Level

• Network Design
• Supply Chain Contracts
• Auction in Freight Supply Chains