The course covers topics related to the planning and operation of the supply chain in businesses and organizations. Particular emphasis is given to the strategic role and modern trends in supply chain management, to the optimization of the service level, to the use of quantitative methods and applications for the standardization and solution of complex supply chain management problems, as well as to the introduction and evaluation of new technologies and information systems in supply chain management. Finally, sustainable supply chain practices and methods for calculating the carbon footprint in logistics processes are presented.
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• Fundamentals of Supply Chains & Customer Service
• Demand Forecasting methods
• Inventory Control
• Procurement & Purchasing
• Warehousing and packaging
• Freight Transportation
• Routing & Scheduling
• Telematics in logistics applications
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Α) Suggested bibliography:
Ballou, R.H. (2004) “Business Logistics/Supply Chain Management”, Fifth Edition, Prentice Hall,Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Β)Related academic journals:
Distance learning (ΒΒΒ και Moodle)
Use of ICT in teaching and communication with students
• Final exams: 80%
• Team Project:20%
o Understand the fundamental principles in the management of supply chains with emphasis on planning and execution processes
o Understand the importance of outsourcing and how to select 3rd party logistics providers
o Understand the basic principles for the procurement and warehousing of raw materials as well as the methodologies for stock control
o Select the most suitable mean for transporting and delivering of goods
o Evaluate and make use of emerging technologies for managing information flow in supply chain networks