Description

Vertical – 1 : Major – Electives : Marketing

Supply Chain Management

T.Y.B.Com. (Management Studies) : Semester V

As Per NEP 2020 (w.e.f. the Academic Year 2026-27)

Syllabus

Module 1 : Introduction to SCM and Strategic Framework
♦ Definition, Nature, Scope, Importance of SCM – Components and Types of Supply Chains – Supply Chain Flows
♦ Supply Chain Drivers – Facilities, Inventory, Transportation, Information, Sourcing, Pricing – Supply Chain Performance Metrics : Cost, Quality, Time, Flexibility, Service Levels
♦ Aligning Supply Chain Strategies with Business Strategies – Concepts of Efficiency Vs. Responsiveness, Lean Vs. Agile Supply Chains – Push and Pull Strategies
♦ Factors Influencing Location and Capacity Decisions – Supply Chain Obstacles and Stabilizers, Case Examples of Strategic Supply Chain Models (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, Zara)

Module 2 : Forecasting, Inventory and Procurement Management
♦ Importance of Forecasting in Supply Chain, Forecasting Techniques, Forecast Accuracy Measure : MAPE, Managing “The Bullwhip Effect”
♦ Inventory Management, Role of Inventory in SCM, Types of Inventories : Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), Lead Time Analysis – ABC, VED, JIT, and FSN
♦ Procurement Cycle and Purchasing Strategies, Ethical Issues and Compliance in Procurement, E-Procurement
♦ Role of Sourcing in a Supply Chain, Types of Sourcing, Supplier Evaluation Criteria, Vendor Development and Supplier Rating Techniques

Module 3 : Logistics and Distribution Management
♦ Evolution and Components of Logistics, Route Planning and Scheduling, Integrated Logistics, 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) and 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics) Models
♦ Role of Transportation in SCM, Modes of Transportation : Road, Rail, Air, Water, Intermodal Transportation and Multimodal Logistics, Transportation Costing and Freight Rate Negotiation
♦ Warehousing Functions and Types, Warehouse Layout Design, Importance of Protective Packaging, Modern Material Handling Equipment and Unitization
♦ Distribution Centers and Hub-and-Spoke Networks, Distribution Strategy, Direct Shipment Vs. Distribution Centers, Closed-Loop Supply Chains, Reverse Logistics and Return Management

Module 4 : Emerging Trends, Technology and Challenges in Supply Chain Management
♦ Role of Information Technology (IT) in SCM Integration, Supply Chain Information Systems (SCIS), Role of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), CRM, and SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) in Supply Chains
♦ RFID, Barcode Applications in Logistics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Supply Chain, Use of Blockchain for Traceability, IoT (Internet of Things)
♦ Globalization Challenges and the Structure of International Supply Chains, Major Global Risks, Risk Identification and Monitoring Mechanisms, Risk Mitigation Strategies
♦ Ethical Supply Chain Management and Ethical Sourcing Practices, Sustainability Principles in SCM, Green Logistics, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)