Industrial Distribution Systems

Course ID:
IENG 425

Program:
Industrial Engineering

Level:
Undergraduate

Semester:
Spring/Fall

Credit:
3

Description

Description

This course covers the design and analysis of Distribution systems of people, processes and technology. The focus is on Distribution, warehousing, and material handling. Topics include the various modes of warehousing and Distribution, i.e., cross-docking, 3PL and 4PL logistics outsourcing, Vendor Managed Inventories, role of the warehouse in the extended enterprise, warehouse planning, process design, layout, equipment selection, workforce and workplace issues, and financial performance measures.

 

Lab and Tutorials

The course requires Practice and problem solving training during tutorials.

Literature

SATISH K. KAPOOR, PURVA KANSAL, "BASICS OF DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS APPROACH", Prentice Hall of India, 2003