Learn the fundamentals and advanced concepts of logistics and supply chain management through a comprehensive course covering modern logistics processes, supply chain operations, warehouse planning, and cutting-edge technologies. Master essential topics including artificial intelligence applications in logistics, supply chain risk management, emergency logistics, big data analytics, demand forecasting techniques, and performance evaluation methods like AHP and SCOR. Explore distribution optimization modeling, system simulation using Flexsim software, and practical warehouse location and layout strategies. Develop skills in analyzing supply chain challenges, implementing AI solutions, handling emergency material scheduling, and utilizing data analytics for improved decision-making in logistics operations.
Overview
Syllabus
- Chapter 1 Overview of modern logistics and supply chain management
- 1.1 Modern logistics
- 1.2 Process of modern logistics
- 1.3 Supply chain management
- 1.4 Advantages and challenges of SCM
- Chapter 2 Supply Chain Management
- Chapter 3 Logistics system planning---Warehouse location and layout
- 3.1 Warehouse location
- 3.2 Warehouse layout
- Chapter 4 The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics
- 4.1 Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI)
- 4.2 The application of AI in logistics
- Chapter 5 Supply chain risk and emergency logistics
- 5.1 Supply chain risk and its classification
- 5.2 Emergency logistics and emergency material scheduling
- Chapter 6 Big Data Analytics in Logistics
- 6.1 Introduction of big data and big data analytics
- 6.2 Application of big data analytics in logistics and SCM
- Chapter 7 Demand Forecast of Supply Chain
- 7.1 What is demand forecast?
- 7.2 Basic methods of demand forecast
- Chapter 8 Performance Evaluation of Logistics and Supply Chain
- 8.1 Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)
- 8.2 SCOR
- 8.3 Balanced Scorecard
- Chapter 9 Distribution Optimization
- 9.1 Modeling of Distribution Optimization
- 9.2 Algorithms for Distribution Optimization
- Chapter 10 Modelling and Simulation for logistics system
- 10.1 Modelling for logistics system
- 10.2 Flexsim simulation software
Taught by
Hu Hui, Gao Yang, Zhao Jiao, and Chen Xiqiong
