Course Outline
Second Term, 2014-2015
SEEM 4600/ESTR4500 Logistics Management
Course Objectives
Logistics management is the planning, implementation and control of the processes involved in the flow and storage of materials from the point of origin (as raw materials) through the various valueadded stages to the point of consumption (as finished goods). It has been estimated that logistics costs account for 30% of the cost of doing business. Effective logistics management can lower costs, provide better service and quality, which translate into strategic competitive advantage and profitability for the company.
This course provides an introduction to Logistics Management. Topics covered include the strategic importance of logistics management, logistics network design, location and layout planning, transportation, distribution management and warehousing, third-party logistics, green logistics, service operations management and other trends and developments.
Through this course, we hope that the student will develop an appreciation of the practical significance and complexities of logistics management, gain an understanding of the key processes involved, and master some analytical tools useful in the designing, operating and improving of a logistics system.
Textbook
Ghiani, G., G. Laporte and R. Musmanno, Introduction to Logistics Systems Management, 2013,
Wiley.
References
Goetschalckx, M., Supply Chain Engineering, 2011, Springer.
Christopher, M., Logistics and Supply Chain Management (4th edition), 2011, Financial Times/
Prentice-Hall.
Ballou, R.H., Business Logistics Management/Supply Chain Management, 5th edition, 2004,
Prentice-Hall.
Powell and Baker, Management Science: the art of modeling with spreadsheets (2 nd Edition), 2009,
Wiley.
Assessment
SEEM:
ESTR:
Midterm (20 %),
Midterm (20 %),
Written case report
Research project
(20 %),
(20 %),
Final
Final
Teaching Staff
Janny LEUNG
ERB 509
3943 8238
janny@se.cuhk.edu.hk
CUI Pengxiang (TA)
ZENG Yinlian (TA)
ERB 709D
SEEM 4600/ESTR4500 Logistics Management
Course Objectives
Logistics management is the planning, implementation and control of the processes involved in the flow and storage of materials from the point of origin (as raw materials) through the various valueadded stages to the point of consumption (as finished goods). It has been estimated that logistics costs account for 30% of the cost of doing business. Effective logistics management can lower costs, provide better service and quality, which translate into strategic competitive advantage and profitability for the company.
This course provides an introduction to Logistics Management. Topics covered include the strategic importance of logistics management, logistics network design, location and layout planning, transportation, distribution management and warehousing, third-party logistics, green logistics, service operations management and other trends and developments.
Through this course, we hope that the student will develop an appreciation of the practical significance and complexities of logistics management, gain an understanding of the key processes involved, and master some analytical tools useful in the designing, operating and improving of a logistics system.
Textbook
Ghiani, G., G. Laporte and R. Musmanno, Introduction to Logistics Systems Management, 2013,
Wiley.
References
Goetschalckx, M., Supply Chain Engineering, 2011, Springer.
Christopher, M., Logistics and Supply Chain Management (4th edition), 2011, Financial Times/
Prentice-Hall.
Ballou, R.H., Business Logistics Management/Supply Chain Management, 5th edition, 2004,
Prentice-Hall.
Powell and Baker, Management Science: the art of modeling with spreadsheets (2 nd Edition), 2009,
Wiley.
Assessment
SEEM:
ESTR:
Midterm (20 %),
Midterm (20 %),
Written case report
Research project
(20 %),
(20 %),
Final
Final
Teaching Staff
Janny LEUNG
ERB 509
3943 8238
janny@se.cuhk.edu.hk
CUI Pengxiang (TA)
ZENG Yinlian (TA)
ERB 709D
References: Goetschalckx, M., Supply Chain Engineering, 2011, Springer. Christopher, M., Logistics and Supply Chain Management (4th edition), 2011, Financial Times/ Prentice-Hall. Ballou, R.H., Business Logistics Management/Supply Chain Management, 5th edition, 2004, Prentice-Hall. Powell and Baker, Management Science: the art of modeling with spreadsheets (2 nd Edition), 2009, Wiley. (60 %) Second Term, 2014-2015 SEEM 4600 / ESTR 4500 Course Outline (Second Term, 2014-2015) Date