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Level 6 Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics Network Planning and Facility Design

LSC603 · International Logistics Management — Week 9 of 16

CourseLSC603
Week9 of 16
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This week’s topics

Logistics Network Planning and Facility Design

  1. Network footprint design
  2. Gravity location modeling
  3. Warehouse layout and flow planning
  4. Capacity requirement planning
  5. Week 8: Lecture 37: Supply Chain Network Optimization: Facility location using Centre of Gravity
  6. SC Network Design - Steve Ellet of Chainalytics with Dr. Chris Caplice - SC2x_1 2018
  7. Mod-08 Lec-33 Location allocation problems in supply chain. Layout

What you will be able to do

  • 4.1 Explain the planning and designing processes of the logistics function in an organisation.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: explain the planning and designing processes of the logistics function in an organisation.

Study materials

Videos

  • SC Network Design - Steve Ellet of Chainalytics with Dr. Chris Caplice - SC2x_1 2018 · YouTube · MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics · 59 min · for registered students
  • SC2x Live Episode II - Network Design Industry Expert · YouTube · MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics · 57 min · for registered students
  • Distribution Network Design for Urban Last-Mile Delivery with Drs Caplice & Winkenbach - SC0x-1 2018 · YouTube · MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics · 55 min · for registered students
  • Social-driven supply chain network design · YouTube · MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics · 61 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • MIT OCW ESD.260J Logistics Systems (Fall 2006), Supply chain network design · PDF · MIT OpenCourseWare, slides · for registered students
  • Operations Management (Fanshawe), ch. 9: Facility Location Strategy · Reading · Other, textbook chapter; PDF pp. 377–398 · for registered students
  • Operations Management (Fanshawe), ch. 10: Layout Strategy and Design · Reading · Other, textbook chapter; PDF pp. 399–440 · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Strategic Role of International Logistics
  • Week 2: Stakeholder Management in Global Logistics
  • Week 3: International Logistics Strategies
  • Week 4: Comparative Analysis of Global Logistics Strategies
  • Week 5: Core Logistics Management Tools and Techniques
  • Week 6: Digital Tools and Technology in International Logistics
  • Week 7: Logistical Problem Solving and Risk Mitigation
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Logistics Network Planning and Facility Design
  • Week 10: Logistics Planning Approaches and Frameworks
  • Week 11: Advanced Planning Applications in International Logistics
  • Week 12: Applying International Logistics Management in practice: ca…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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