Total Supply Chain Management

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Total Supply Chain Management (TSCM)

Study Notes for B.SC I.T

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction To Supply Chain Management:

a. Do We Have The Best Suppliers?
b. Are We Getting And Sending Materials As Quickly As Possible?
c. Can The Voices Of Our Customers Be Heard In Our Processes?
d. Are The Customers Satisfied With Our Products?

2. Creating Outcome-Driven Tasks And Processes

a. Retooling The Structure And Business Strategy Of The Organization
b. Setting Up Effective People/Responsibility Charts
c. Incorporating Technology For Maximum Benefit
d. Creating Performance - Based Rewards
e. Measuring Results

3. Materials Management
a. Scope Importance
b. Classification Of Materials
c. Procurement
d. Purchasing Policies
e. Vendor Development
f. Evaluation
g. Inventory Control Systems Of Stock Replenishment
h. Cost Elements
i. EOQ and Its Derivative Models.
j. Use of Computers for Materials Function.

4. Logistics And Competitive Strategy

a. System View Of Logistics-Coordination And Management Of Transportation
b. Inventory Order Processing
c. Purchasing Ware Housing Materials Handling
d. Packaging and Customer Service Standards.

5. Supply Chain Management

a. Distribution Network Design
b. Channels Of Distribution
c. Plant and Ware House Location.

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6. Transportation Systems-Individual Freight And Passenger Modes

a. Inter Model Transportation And Third Party Transportation Services
b. Economic Social And Political Roles Of Transportation
c. Demand, Cost And Service Characteristics Of Different Transportation Services
d. Carrier Selection And Evaluation Methods
e. Contracting For Transportation Services
f. Freight Rate Structure
g. Private Fleet Management
h. Claim Management
i. International Transportation
j. Ocean Carrier Management
k. Port Administration And Regulation
l. Costing And Pricing Issues Of International Transportation
m. Logistics
n. Cost Transport Mode Choice
o. Dispatch
p. Decisions
q. Routing Decisions
r. Routing Models
s. Packaging to Suit Mode of Transport.

7. Total Distribution Cost Analysis

8. Logistic Information System

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