OBJECTIVES:

• To prepare students successfully implement a contract logistics and closed supply chain in Retail, FMCG and Automobile sectors.
• To explain the concept and principle of contract logistics and closed supply chain

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UNIT I - CONTRACT LOGISTICS

Third party logistics industry overview – A framework for strategic alliances – Evolution of contract logistics – Types of third party logistics providers – Automobile, FMCG and Retail-Third party services and integration.

UNIT II - CLOSED LOOP SUPPLY CHAINS AND LOGISTICS

Introduction closed loop supply chains and logistics – Logistics and closed loop supply chain service – Overview of return logistics and closed loop supply chain models – Introduction product returns – Product Vs Parts returns – Strategic issues in closed loop supply chains.

UNIT III - BUSINESS AND MARKET

Overview – Introduction life cycle management – Trends and opportunities – Auto Warranty management, return process and benchmarks – Market overview – Reasons for using reverse logistics – General characteristicsConsumer goods Depot repair and value added services – Operating dynamics – Competitive evaluation – Secondary markets and final disposal.

UNIT IV - EMERGING TRENDS

Emerging trends in Retail, E-Commerce- FMCG and Automobile sectors- Systems and technology – For consumer goods operations, High tech logistics system – Impact and value of advanced logistics.

UNIT V MANAGING PROCESSES

Managing processes – Step by step process – Use of third party service providers – Additional factors Contemporary issues – Make in India and its impact on Countries GDP and Economic Growth.