Contents • Concept of SCM • Logistics & SCM • Concept of value addition through supply chain • Outsourcing in SCM,importance of 3PL’s & 4 PL’s in SCM • Activity based costing • Importance of warehousing in SCM Contents • Cost control techniques in total distribution system • Emerging technologies in SCM • Practical case studies of successful SCM • Concept of customer relationship management (CRM) • Strategic CRM in B to C • Building lasting relationships through CRM • Customer profitability analysis. Evaluation pattern • Attendance & class participation – 10 marks • Presentation – 10 marks • Assignment & Case studies – 10 marks • Class test/Viva – 20 marks • Semester end examinations – 50 marks Reference Texts • Logistics & Supply Chain Management – Prof . D. K. Aggarwal • Logistics Management – Monthly journal • www.logisticsmgmt.com