This document outlines the course content for an International Trade Logistics course taught at IILM-Graduate School of Management. It covers 14 key topics that make up the course, including logistics, supply chain management, warehousing, material handling, transportation, and global logistics. For each topic, it lists the main concepts and case studies that will be discussed to help students understand the practical applications and strategic importance of logistics in business.

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By :
Prof. Amit Kumar

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Importance of this course
International Trade Logistics
Logistics has advanced from warehousing and
transportation to boardrooms of the successful leading
companies across the world.
Due to increasing importance of business logistics, it
becomes necessary for the student pursuing
management education from IILM- Graduate School of
Management, to understand logistics, its basic
framework and practical utility.

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Course: International Trade Logistics
1. Logistics - At the Centre of World Trade
2. Supply Chain Management
3. Warehousing: A Role Beyond Storage
4. Material Handling & Storage System
5. Transportation: Backbone of Logistics
6. Logistics Packaging
7. Logistics Information System
8. Global Logistics & Outsourcing
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International Trade Logistics

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International Trade Logistics Logistics: At the Centre of World Trade

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Contents
• Cost Vs Customer Satisfaction
• A Paradigm Shift
• Logistics Defined
• Scope of Logistics
• Pervasiveness of Logistics
• Logistics- A System Concept
• Customer Value Chain
• Logistics Functions
• Strategic Order Fulfillment
• Logistics Future
• Case Study: AMUL- Managing Logistics to Align
Customer Demands
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International Trade Logistics Supply Chain Management

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Contents
• Simple Supply Chain Loop
• Competitive Framework of Supply Chain
• What is Supply Chain Management?
• Supply Chain Initiatives by Modi Xerox, Telco, Godrej
• Supply Chain: Subset of a Company’s Value Chain
• Supply Chain Linkage
 Procurement
 Processing
 Distribution
• Supply Chain Relation: A Case of FORD
• Logistics Vs Supply Chain Management
• Top 10 Benefits, Barriers and Bridges to Supply Chain
• Case Study: CEAT- Redesigning Supply Chain System
• Video: Global Supply Chain of Wal-Mart
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International Trade Logistics Warehousing- A Role Beyond Storage

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Contents
• Warehousing- A logistical Challenge
• Warehousing Practices
• Functions & Benefits of Warehousing
• Economic Benefits ,Service Benefits
• Case of Wal-Mart- The King of Store Logistics
• Warehouse Options- A Strategic Decision
• Private, Public, Contract Warehouses
• Designing a Warehouse System
• Warehousing Strategy
• Warehouse Decision Model
• Warehouse Performance Parameters
• Case Study: Snowman Frozen Food Ltd.-Providing One-
Stop Logistics Solution in Cold Distribution
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International Trade Logistics Material Handling & Storage System

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Contents
• Role of Material Handling in Logistics
• Material handling Equipment and Systems
 Manual System, Mechanized System
 Semiautomatic & Automatic System
• Storage Principles
• Storage Design- Benefits
• Storage Methods
 Block Storage
 Racking System, Shelving System
 Pallets, Containers
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International Trade Logistics Material Handling & Storage System

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International Trade Logistics Inventory Management

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Contents
• Inventory Flow-Bullwhip Effect
• Inventory- Assets or Liability?
• Inventory Decisions & Costs
• Inventory Expectations
• Inventory Functionality
• Inventory Controls
 ABC Analysis, VED Analysis
 SAP Analysis, FSN Analysis
 Inventory Decision Matrix
 Case: Inventory Reduction by Supply Chain
Reengineering at Asian Paint
• Inventory Management System
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International Trade Logistics Transportation-The Backbone of Logistics

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Contents
• Evolution of Transportation System
• Transportation Functionality & Guiding Principles
• Participants in Transportation Decisions
• Five Basic Transportation Modes
• Freight Management & Route Planning
• Multi Modal Transport
 Features of Multimodal Transport System
 Advantages of Multi Modal Transport
• Containerization
 Classifications of Container
 Factors Contributed to Growth of Container
 Scope of Containerization
• Case Study: Transport Corporation of India- The Indian
Road Freight Index
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International Trade Logistics Logistical Packaging

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Contents
• Consumer Vs Logistical Packaging
• Packaging as Unitization
• Design Considerations
• Logistical Packaging Requirement
• Packaging Material
• Packaging Cost
• Case Study: Trans India Freight Services- Redefining
Automotive Logistics Packaging
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International Trade Logistics Logistical Packaging

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International Trade Logistics Logistics Information System

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Contents
• Logistics Information Needs
• Designing Logistics Information System (LIS)
• Elements of LIS
• Desired Characteristics of LIS
 Accuracy, Flexibility
 Interactive, Availability
 Timeliness, Format
• Levels of Logistics Information System
 Operating Level, Strategic Level
 Tactical level, Control Level
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International Trade Logistics Logistics Information System

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International Trade Logistics Global Logistics & Outsourcing

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Contents
• Catalysts for Outsourcing Trends
• Benefits of Logistics Outsourcing
• Evolution of Logistics
• Third Party & Fourth Party Logistics
• Selection of Service Provider
• Value Added Services
• Indian 3PL Service Providers
• Why Global Logistics?
• Global Logistics Challenges
• Strategic Issues & Managing Global logistics
• Case Study: A Draft Agreement Between the 3PL Service
Provider and the Manufacturing Firm Outsourcing the
Logistics Services
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Management
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International Trade Logistics Project

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Project / Assignment / Viva
You are suppose to do the
‘Analysis of various functionalities & related
strategies’ of any Logistic Service Provider’.
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Project Allocation Date : 01st
March 2012
Project Submission Date: 15th
April 2012
International Trade Logistics Project

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Contents of Project - ITL
1. Background of Multinational with Value Chain Analysis
2. Importance/Top Benefits of Logistical System for the MNC
3. Different Logistical Function & their Contributions
4. Warehousing Specific Strategies/Functions & Benefits
5. Material Handling & Storage System of the Company
6. Inventory Management Issues & Related Strategies
7. Transportation Network or System
8. Scope of Containerization & Advantages of Multi-Modal
Transportation, if any
9. Logistics Information Support System of the Company
10. Overall Logistics Performance & Future Initiatives
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International Trade Logistics Project

26. 1. Aegis Logistics
2. DTDC
3. First Flight
4. AFL Ltd
5. DHL
6. Dynamic Logistics
7. FedEx Ltd.
8. Gati
9. Logistix Ltd
10.Mahindra Logistics
11.Total Logistics
12.TVS
Logistics Service Providers in India
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13.TNT Global Express
14.Blue Dart
15.Safexpress
16.Ashok Leyland
17.Agarwal P & M
18.Essar
19.Tata
20.OM Logistics
21.Miebach Logistics
22. Transport Corporation of India
23.Western Arya
24. Reliance Logistics