Syllabus
Course Code: IB-306 Course Name: Specialisation-D: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - International Logistics |
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MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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1 | Marketing Logistics: Concept, Objective and Scope, System Elements - Relevance of logistics in International Marketing, International supply chain management and Logistics. Role of IT in logistics Transportation activity- Internal transportation, Inter state goods movement. Concept of customer service. General Structure of Shipping, Characteristics, Linear and Tramp Operations, Code of Conduct for Linear Conference, Freight Structure and Practices, Chartering Principles and Practices Developments in Ocean Transportation- Containerization, CFS and ICD, Dry Ports, Multi-Modal Transportation and CONCOR, Role of Intermediaries Including Freight Booking, Shipping Agents, C & F Agents, Ship Owner and Ship Consultation Arrangements, International Air transport: International Set up for Air Transport, Freight Rates, India’s Export and Import by Air- Problems and Prospects, Port System and Sub- System: Port Organization and Management, Responsibilities of Port Trust: Growth and Status of Ports in India, Carriage of Goods-Legal Aspect. Inventory Control and Warehousing: Inventory Management- Concepts and Application to International Marketing, Significance and Types of Warehousing Facilities, Total Cost Approach to Logistics |