S.No

Topics

No.of Hours

1

Forecasting.

1. Need for forecasting.


2. Quantitative methods.
   

4

2

Facility layout and location.

1. Qualitative aspects.


2. Quantitative models for layout decisions.


3. Product, process fixed position, group layout.


4. Location decisions-quantitative models.
   

8

3

Capacity and aggregate planning.

1. Capacity measurement, Long-term and short term strategies.
   

2. Aggregate planning.

3

4

Inventory management.

1. Various costs in inventory management and need.
   

2. Deterministic models and discounts.
   

3. Probabilistic inventory management.

7

5

Scheduling models and applications.

1. Scheduling in MRP system.
   

2. Sequencing rules and applications.
   

3. Batch production sequencing and scheduling.

5

6

Introduction to supply chain.

1. Definition, complexity, key issues.
   

2. Centralized vs. decentralized systems.

2

7

Value of information and supply chain integration.

1. Bullwhip effect.
   

2. Push-based, pull based systems.

3

8

Outsourcing : Make or buy decisions.

3

9

Transportation decision.

1. Drivers of the decision.
   

2. Network design decisions.
   

3. Cross-docking, transshipment.

6

10

Distribution and logistics in supply chains.

1. Direct shipment/intermediate storage policies.
   

2. Vehicle routing models.
   

3. Third-party logistics.

4

11

Information technology in supply chain.

1. Enabling supply chain through IT.
   

2. ERP vendor platforms.
   

3. Service oriented architecture (SOA).
   

4. RFID.

4

Total

49