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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (UNIT 1)
cod. 1000074

Academic year 2007/08
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Impianti industriali meccanici (ING-IND/17)
Field
Ingegneria gestionale
Type of training activity
Characterising
45 hours
of face-to-face activities
5 credits
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Integrated course unit module: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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Learning objectives

The course aims at analysing how strategic objectives, such as best service at the least total cost, can be reached across the planning and the efficient and effective management of the phases of the logistic process

Prerequisites

Degree in Management Engineering

Course unit content

<p> Design of distribution systems <br />
Introduction and definition. Design of distribution systems location. Levels of distribution systems. <br />
Management of distribution systems <br />
Coordinated and non-coordinated distribution channels. Bullwhip effects in the distributive system: quantitative assessment and strategies for reduction. Distribution strategies: traditional distribution, cross-docking, transhipment, pull and push logistics systems. Outsourcing of distribution activities, 3PL, efficient customer response <br />
Order picking <br />
Introduction and definitions. Phases of order picking. Manual and automated picking. Sorting. Design of picking systems: products grouping; technology and typology selection; path type; products location in picking areas; optimal picking policy; batch picking vs. order picking; zone picking: mission assignment, picking stock replenishment; selection of plant configuration. <br />
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Full programme

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Bibliography

1. Christopher, M., (1998), Logistics and Supply Chain management, prentice and Hall, London <br />
2. Chopra, S., Meindl, P., (2001), Supply chain management, Prentice Hall, New Jersey. <br />
3. Smichi-Levi, D., (2000), Designing and Managing the Supply Chain: Concepts, Strategies, and Cases, McGraw Hill <br />

Teaching methods

Numerical examples are proposed for most of the subject covered by the course. Real cases are also presented.

Assessment methods and criteria

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Other information

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