Logistics Management

Code:

EIG0030

Acronym:

L

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Operations Management

Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Industrial Engineering and Management
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Engineering and Industrial Management

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEIG	65	Syllabus since 2006/2007	4	-	6	56	160

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

1- BACKGROUND
The logistics function is, overtime, becoming more important for the organizations. This course approaches this from a cross-functional perspective and addresses the interfaces with marketing (other course) and with production management (other course).

2- SPECIFIC AIMS
The aim is to give students an integrated view of the logistics function, from inbound to outbound and across the Supply Chain. In particular, to develop the skills required to manage logistics, to conceive a warehouse, to design a fleet (size and mix) and to define inventory levels and control models.

3- PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
General basic knowledge/background Engineering students have on the 4th year.

4- PERCENTUAL DISTRIBUTION
* Scientific component - 50%
* Technological component - 50%

5- LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this subject, students should be able to:
- understand the role of logistics management in the organization
- understand the basic concepts of supply chain management
- design/conceive a warehouse
- define the fleet size & mix required for a given situation
- establish adequate inventory levels and control mechanisms

Program

1. Introduction to Logistics Management: definition and concepts of logistics; importance of physical distribution and logistics at strategic level; customer service.
2. Logistics Strategy: Customer service; Distribution channels; Logistics outsourcing.
3. Supply Chain Management: Integrating the supply chain; collaboration strategies; IS/IT enabling solutions.
4. Integrated planning and Stocks/Materials Management: Planning tools; logistics systems design; inventory control models; Integrated requirements planning.
5.Warehousing and Materials Handling: systems and equipment; materials handling; warehousing management and control; warehouse design.
6. Transportation: modal choice; road transport planning; vehicle fleet size and mix; models for decision support; operations management in road transport.

Mandatory literature

Alcibíades, Paulo Guedes ; Notas de Apoio à Disciplina de Distribuição, 2000

Complementary Bibliography

Ballou, Ronald H.; Business logistics management. ISBN: 0-13-081262-5
Cooper, James 340; Logística e planeamento da distribuição. ISBN: 972-641-025-8
Rushton, A. and Oxley, J.; Handbook of Physical Distribution Management, Kogan Page Ltd, London, 1989
Gattorna, J.; Handbook of Physical Distribution Management 3rd Edition, Gower Publishing Company Ltd. , 1983
Christopher, Martin; Logistics and supply chain management. ISBN: 0-273-63049-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

Emphasis is given to the utilization of transportation and warehousing planning support tools and also strategic decision support tools. Case study resolution and a supply chain game is used in order to integrate the learning process.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Do not exced legal limit.
Case study resolution (group work).

Calculation formula of final grade

Case study resolution (group work) (30%) + Final Exam (70%)

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Single case study resolution (individual work) (30%) + Special Exam (70%)

Classification improvement

Exame part: Special Exam
Continuous evaluation: single case study resolution (individual work).