Chapter 1 - An overview of logistics (1)

IBS3002 Logistics & International Trade Introduction to the course Contemporary logistics, Murphy (2015) & International logistics, David (2011) Introduction to the course Course overview: Provide fundamental knowledge on international logistics in the global context Analyze activities of logistics in international trade Understand the impacts of environment on international logistics and international logistics security Understand issues occurring in logistics enterprises in international trade Introduction to the course Learning materials: Contemporary Logistics; 11th Edition; Paul R Murphy, Jr., A Michael Knemeyer; Prentice Hall (2015) International Logistics: The Management of International Trade Operations; 3rd Edition ; Pierre David and Richard Stewart, Cengage Learning (2011) Introduction to the course Introduction to the course Assessment: 20% Mid term exam + exercises 20% Group discussion + report & presentation 60% Final exam Introduction to the course Wee Content k Introduction to the course Chapter – An overview of logistics Chapter – (cont) Chapter – Logistics & information technology Chapter – Demand management, order management & customer service Chapter – (cont) Chapter – Inventory management Chapter – (cont) Chapter – Warehouse management Chapter – (cont) 10 Chapter – Packaging for export & material handling 11 Chapter – (cont) 12 Chapter – International logistics 13 Chapter – (cont) 14 Presentation & group discussion 15 Presentation & group discussion Introduction to the course IBS3002 Logistics & International Trade Chapter An overview of logistics Contemporary logistics, Murphy (2015) & International logistics, David (2011) Topic areas  Logistics & international logistics  Logistics & supply chain  Logistics adds value  Logistical relationships with the firm  Logistics activities  Infrastructure of international logistics Logistics  Definition: is a part of the supply chain process that plans, implements and controls the efficient and effective flow and storage of resources from the point of origin to the point of consumption in order to meet the final customer’s demands  Objective: how to get resources in the right quantity, at the right location, and at the right time? 10 ... management Chapter – (cont) Chapter – Warehouse management Chapter – (cont) 10 Chapter – Packaging for export & material handling 11 Chapter – (cont) 12 Chapter – International logistics 13 Chapter. .. Workplace Workplace logistics logistics 19 50 19 60 19 70 19 80 19 90 2000 11 The historical development of logistics Workplace logistics - The flow of materials within a single workstation - Objective:... course Chapter – An overview of logistics Chapter – (cont) Chapter – Logistics & information technology Chapter – Demand management, order management & customer service Chapter – (cont) Chapter