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