Certified Logistics and Supply Chain Management Professional Logistics & Supply Chain Management are considered as one of the most powerful sources of competitive advantage in recent times. It attempts to enhance the traditional management by focusing on the organization and integration amongst the various partners of supply chain for better management and thus providing greater value to the consumer. Vskills Certified logistics and SCM professionals find employment in various transportation, warehousing, distribution and shipping conglomerates. http://www.vskills.in/certification/Certified-Logistics-and-Supply-Chain-Professional

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Logistics & Supply Chain ManagementLogistics & Supply Chain ManagementLogistics & Supply Chain ManagementLogistics & Supply Chain Management are considered as one of the most powerful sources
of competitive advantage in recent times. It attempts to enhance the traditional
management by focusing on the organization and integration amongst the various partners
of supply chain for better management and thus providing greater value to the consumer.
Vskills Certified logistics and SCM professionals find employment in various
transportation, warehousing, distribution and shipping conglomerates.
Why should one take this certification?Why should one take this certification?Why should one take this certification?Why should one take this certification?
To develop knowledge, skills and competencies in the field of logistics and supply chain
management and learn about the different aspects of logistics functions, including
purchasing, operations, warehousing and transportation and supply chain management. It
enables you to understand logistics and supply chain management and the global logistics
industry.
Who will benefit fWho will benefit fWho will benefit fWho will benefit from taking this certification?rom taking this certification?rom taking this certification?rom taking this certification?
This certification is designed for those who plan a professional career or specialization in
the field of logistics and supply chain management. It seeks to benefit individuals involved
in operations, warehousing, transportation and SCM, third party logistics providers or any
individuals seeking to expand their understanding of the global logistics and transport
industry.
Test Details:Test Details:Test Details:Test Details:
• Duration:Duration:Duration:Duration: 60 minutes
• No. of questions:No. of questions:No. of questions:No. of questions: 50
• Maximum marks:Maximum marks:Maximum marks:Maximum marks: 50, Passing marks: 25 (50%); There is no negative marking in
this module.
Fee Structure:Fee Structure:Fee Structure:Fee Structure:
Rs. 4,000/- (Includes all taxes)
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Logistics and Supply Chain professionals are in great demand and major companies in
India hire them. International job consultants also are constantly looking for overseas jobs.
The skill is also greatly in demand in super specialized government projects on contract
basis.

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Table of Content
I. Introduction to LogisticsI. Introduction to LogisticsI. Introduction to LogisticsI. Introduction to Logistics
I.1 Interface between Logistics Manufacturing
I.2 Logistics: Manufacturing issues in Customer Service.
I.3 Production scheduling
I.4 Interface between Logistics Marketing
II. Material ManagementII. Material ManagementII. Material ManagementII. Material Management
II.1 Introduction
II.2 Objectives and Functions of Materials Management
II.3 Functions of Material Management
II.4 Secondary Functions
III Distribution Channel ManagementIII Distribution Channel ManagementIII Distribution Channel ManagementIII Distribution Channel Management
III.1 Functions of Marketing Channels
III.2 Importance of Channel Distribution
III.3 Types of Channel Arrangement
III.4 Type of Channel Members
III.5 Activities performed by marketing channels
III.6 Role of Intermediary in a Marketing Channel
III.7 Types of Intermediaries
III.8 Difference between Direct and Indirect Marketing Channels
III.9 Multiple Channels of Distribution
III.10 Channel Flow
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III.12 Level of Distribution Coverage
III.13 Managing Marketing Channels
III.14 Selecting Channel Members
III.15 Implementing Channel Strategy
III.16 Evaluating Channel Performance
IV Warehouse Management and ControlIV Warehouse Management and ControlIV Warehouse Management and ControlIV Warehouse Management and Control
IV.1 Warehouse Management System (WMS)
IV.2 Warehousing
IV.3 Warehouse operating principles
IV.4 Warehouse strategy
IV.5 Planning the distribution warehouse
IV.6 Warehouse layout
IV.7 Types of Material handling systems in warehousing
V TransportationV TransportationV TransportationV Transportation
V.1 Importance of Transportation
V.2 Modes of Transport
V.3 Containerization
VI Supply chain ManagementVI Supply chain ManagementVI Supply chain ManagementVI Supply chain Management
VI.1 Porter Value Chain
VI.2 Working of SCM
VI.3 Manufacturing Flow Management
VI.4 International Supply Chain and Logistics
VI.5 Supply Chain Management in Rural Areas

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VII Distribution and NetworkVII Distribution and NetworkVII Distribution and NetworkVII Distribution and Networking in SCMing in SCMing in SCMing in SCM
VII.1 Factors Influencing Distribution Network Design
VII.2 Design Options for a Distribution Network
VII.3 Selecting a Distribution Network Design
VIII Cost Analysis and Measurement in SCMVIII Cost Analysis and Measurement in SCMVIII Cost Analysis and Measurement in SCMVIII Cost Analysis and Measurement in SCM
VIII.1 Costs in supply Chain
VIII.2 Importance and Need for cost analyses
VIII.3 Analyzing supply Chain Cost
VIII.4 Classification of Supply Chain Costs
VIII.5 Performance Measurement
VIII.6 Evaluation of performance in Supply Chain Management
VIII.7 Design Strategy in Supply Chain Management
VIII.8 Outsourcing
VIII.9 Design for Logistics
IX Mathematical ModeIX Mathematical ModeIX Mathematical ModeIX Mathematical Modeling in Logisticsling in Logisticsling in Logisticsling in Logistics
IX.1 Applications of Network Optimization
IX.2 Formulating Transportation Problem
IX.3 Transshipment Problems
IX.4 Network Models
X Role of Information Technology in SCMX Role of Information Technology in SCMX Role of Information Technology in SCMX Role of Information Technology in SCM
X.1 Electronic Commerce (e-commerce)
X.2 Electronic Data Interchange
X.3 Bar Coding and Scanning

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X.4 Data Warehouse
X.5 Internet
X.6 Intranet/Extranet
X.7 World Wide Web
X. 8 Decision Support Systems
X.9 Manufacturing Process systems
X.10 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
X.11 Distribution on Requirements Planning (DRP)
X.12 Supply Chain Planning (SCP)

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Course OutlineCourse OutlineCourse OutlineCourse Outline
I. Introduction to LogisticsI. Introduction to LogisticsI. Introduction to LogisticsI. Introduction to Logistics
Explains the activities performed and the decisions taken to facilitate the flow of
goods and services.
Describes the various components of logistics management.
Explains the primary strategies followed by every organization in the competitive
environment.
Explains the primary determinants for an effective operation of logistic interface and
describes the competitive priorities and manufacturing strategies followed in any organization.
Understand the manufacturing/logistics issues at the interface to improve customer
service.
Explains the concepts of production scheduling and its benefits.
Explains the relation between logistics and marketing.
II. Material ManagementII. Material ManagementII. Material ManagementII. Material Management
Explains the process and importance of Materials Management.
Describes the primary and secondary objectives of Materials Management.
Describes the primary functions of Materials Management such as Materials
Requirement Planning (MRP), purchasing, planning and controlling the inventory,
ascertaining and managing the flow and supply of material and ensuring Quality
Control.
Describes the secondary functions of Materials Management such as simplification
and standardization, monitoring the design and development of the product, taking
appropriate make and buy decision, ensure proper coding and classification of
material and proper forecasting and planning of demand of the product.
III Distribution Channel ManagementIII Distribution Channel ManagementIII Distribution Channel ManagementIII Distribution Channel Management
Explains the basic distribution channels and the standard functions performed by
manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers as well another channels members existing
in the channel arrangement.
Explains the importance of channel distribution in the channel arrangement.
Explains Independent and Dependent channels in a given channel arrangement.
Explains the different type of channel members that is Reseller and Specialty
Service Providers.
Understand the activities performed by marketing channels such as Disseminating
Marketing Communications and Promote Brands, Sorting and Regrouping
Products, Storing and Managing Inventory, Product distribution, Assume
Ownership Risk and Extend Credit and Share Marketing and Other Information.
Explains the role and functions performed by an intermediary in a distribution
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Describes the advantages and disadvantages of using an intermediary in a
distribution channel.
Explains the different types of intermediary existing in a distribution system.
Distinguish between Direct and Indirect Marketing Channels.
Explains the functioning of Multiple Channels of distribution and describes the
structure of Channel Levels.
Explains the channel flow in a Distribution Channel Arrangement.
Explains the factors to be considered when designing a distribution strategy such as
Marketing decision issues and Channel Relationship issues.
Understand the levels of Distribution Coverage such as Mass Coverage, selective
Coverage and Exclusive Coverage.
Understand the management of the Marketing Channels
Explains the process of electing the Channel Members by considering the nature
and importance of Marketing Channels, developing channel objective and strategy
and determining the channel structure.
Describes the steps involved in implementing channel strategy and evaluating the
channel performances by taking into account financial evaluation, working
relationship, legal and ethical issues and level of market exposure.
Explains the Forward and Reverse channels of distribution.
Understand the concept of Physical distribution and explains the components of
physical distribution management system.
IV Warehouse Management and ControlIV Warehouse Management and ControlIV Warehouse Management and ControlIV Warehouse Management and Control
Explains the common warehouse storage system, important elements of
warehousing and describes an effective layout of the warehouse storage system.
Describes the working of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and its
objectives.
Explains benefits of warehousing and describes the primary principles involved in
operating a warehouse.
Understand the warehousing strategies and explains the planning of the distribution
of warehouses.
Explains the proper layout of a warehouse in terms of pilferage protection and
product deterioration.
Describes the different type of material handling system in warehousing.
Describes the different types of material handling equipments such as conveyor,
crane, elevators and hoists, industrial trucks, auxiliary equipments and other
miscellaneous handling equipments.
V TransportationV TransportationV TransportationV Transportation
Explains procedure and importance of transportation.
Describes the different modes of transportation such as land transport, water
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Describes freight containers as defined by International Organization for
Standardization (ISO), advantages of a container, classification of containers and
the standard container dimensions and capacity.
VI Supply chain ManagementVI Supply chain ManagementVI Supply chain ManagementVI Supply chain Management
Describes the Porter Value Chain and the primary activities involved in competing in any
industry as defined by Porter.
Explains the working of SCM and describes the integrated Supply Chain Management
System in terms of Customer relationship management, Demand management, Customer
service Management and Customer order fulfillment.
Understand Manufacturing flow management in terms of product procurement and
development and commercialization.
Explains the International supply chain and logistics and describes the international
commercial terms.
Describes the criticalities pertaining to logistics in rural areas and the carious storage options
available.
VII Distribution and Networking in SCMVII Distribution and Networking in SCMVII Distribution and Networking in SCMVII Distribution and Networking in SCM
Explain the Factors Influencing Distribution Network Design such as the customer
needs and the cost of meeting customer needs.
Explains the design for a distribution network being classified on the basis of
Manufacturer storage with direct shipping, Manufacturer storage with direct
shipping and in-transit merge, Distributor storage with package carrier delivery,
Distributor storage with last mile delivery, Manufacturer / distributor storage with
costumer pickup and Retail storage with customer pickup.
VIII CoVIII CoVIII CoVIII Cost Analysis and Measurement in SCMst Analysis and Measurement in SCMst Analysis and Measurement in SCMst Analysis and Measurement in SCM
Describes the effect of distribution network on the cost in terms of Inventories,
Transportation, Facilities and handling and Information.
Understand the importance and need of cost analyses.
Describes the process of analyzing supply chain cost with the help of Activity Based
Costing (ABC) method and explains the classification of these costs.
Describes the techniques for measurement of supply performance with the help of
Benchmarking and Balance Score Card.
Explains the SCOR-Model and the steps involved in improving the supply chain
performance.
Describes the techniques for evaluating the performance in supply chain
management using Inventory turnover ratio and Weeks-of-Supply.
Describes the design strategies in supply chain management using Bullwhip effect.
Explains the reasons and benefits of Outsourcing.
Understand the design for logistics using Mass customization and the principle
involved in organizing an effective mass customization program.
Explains the Price-Break Model and the procedure of calculating the Price-Break.

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IX Mathematical Modeling in LogisticsIX Mathematical Modeling in LogisticsIX Mathematical Modeling in LogisticsIX Mathematical Modeling in Logistics
Understand the Mathematical modeling in logistics using Transportation,
Assignment and Transshipment problem.
Explains the Network models using PERT (Project Evaluation Review
technique)/CPM (Critical Path Method), Shortest Path problems, Maximum Flow
Problem and Minimum Spanning Tree Problem.
X Role of Information Technology in SCMX Role of Information Technology in SCMX Role of Information Technology in SCMX Role of Information Technology in SCM
Explains the role of IT in integrated SCM.
Explains the IT applications in SCM.
Explains the emergence of Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) and the major
challenges faced in is implementation
Explains the process of Electronic data interchange or EDI to facilitate computer to computer
interchange of business documents and/or information between trading partners.
Explains the advantages of EDI in terms of cost reduction.
Describes the process of Coding and Scanning and the general benefits of Bar Code technology
in the supply chain environment.
Explains the concept of Data Warehousing and its advantages.
Explains the concept of Intranet/Extranet in an organization.
Explains the concept of Decision Support System to provide computerized support to
complex non-routine and partially structured decisions.
Understand the concept of Manufacturing Process System (MPS) and its objectives.
Describe the evolution and development of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
System and Distribution Requirement Planning (DRP).
Explains the process of Supply Chain Planning (SCP).

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Sample QuestionsSample QuestionsSample QuestionsSample Questions
1.1.1.1. NonNonNonNon----destructive methods of inspecting and identifying goods indestructive methods of inspecting and identifying goods indestructive methods of inspecting and identifying goods indestructive methods of inspecting and identifying goods in transportationtransportationtransportationtransportation
systems is called _________systems is called _________systems is called _________systems is called _________
A. Radiography
B. Cargo Scanning
C. Produce Inspection
D. Goods Verification
2. Which of these is not a2. Which of these is not a2. Which of these is not a2. Which of these is not a criterioncriterioncriterioncriterion for site selection for a warehousefor site selection for a warehousefor site selection for a warehousefor site selection for a warehouse????
A. Cost Of Procurement Should Be Less
B. Should Be Located In A Major Industrial Area.
C. Services Like Labor Etc Should Be Easily Available
D. Must Be Sufficiently High To Afford Proper Drainage
3. It is common for international marketers to ______3. It is common for international marketers to ______3. It is common for international marketers to ______3. It is common for international marketers to ________ their channel strategies__ their channel strategies__ their channel strategies__ their channel strategies
for each country.for each country.for each country.for each country.
A. Extend
B. Adapt
C. Restrict
D. Eliminate
4. In4. In4. In4. In an automobile manufacturing facility, the management has brought down thean automobile manufacturing facility, the management has brought down thean automobile manufacturing facility, the management has brought down thean automobile manufacturing facility, the management has brought down the
cost of ordering of automotive components from Rs 500 to Rs 50 through thecost of ordering of automotive components from Rs 500 to Rs 50 through thecost of ordering of automotive components from Rs 500 to Rs 50 through thecost of ordering of automotive components from Rs 500 to Rs 50 through the
introduintroduintroduintroduction of electronic ordering. The annual demand of cars is 15,000 units.ction of electronic ordering. The annual demand of cars is 15,000 units.ction of electronic ordering. The annual demand of cars is 15,000 units.ction of electronic ordering. The annual demand of cars is 15,000 units.
Inventory carrying cost of automotive components is Rs 20 per unit per year. TheInventory carrying cost of automotive components is Rs 20 per unit per year. TheInventory carrying cost of automotive components is Rs 20 per unit per year. TheInventory carrying cost of automotive components is Rs 20 per unit per year. The
inventory turnover ratio in both the cases would beinventory turnover ratio in both the cases would beinventory turnover ratio in both the cases would beinventory turnover ratio in both the cases would be
A. 33.64 And 107.48
B. 34.64 And 109.48
C. 32.64 And 112.48
D. 35.64 And 111.48
5. The typical aim of the push approach to supply chain management is5. The typical aim of the push approach to supply chain management is5. The typical aim of the push approach to supply chain management is5. The typical aim of the push approach to supply chain management is
____________ .____________ .____________ .____________ .
A. To Reduce Costs Of Distribution
B. To Enhance Product And Service Quality
C. To Reduce Costs Of New Product Development
D. Both First And Third Answer Above
Answers: 1 (B), 2 (B), 3 (B), 4 (B), 5 (D)Answers: 1 (B), 2 (B), 3 (B), 4 (B), 5 (D)Answers: 1 (B), 2 (B), 3 (B), 4 (B), 5 (D)Answers: 1 (B), 2 (B), 3 (B), 4 (B), 5 (D)