Introduction to Export Logistics

Paper Code: 
FTM-501
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Objective: 

The course attempts to equip the students with the knowledge of the various functional aspects involved in physical distribution of goods in international markets.

9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Marketing Logistics system:

Concept, Objective, Importance, Logistic Tasks Strategic Logistics planning: important concepts-Cost trade off, Total cost concept, Total system concept.

9.00
Unit II: 
Inland Transport:

Road, Rail ,water, Air Transport Warehousing: Concept, Functions, Warehousing in India, Warehousing Corporation.

9.00
Unit III: 
International Transport System:

Air transport-Air Authority of India, Air services in India, advantages and problems. Ocean Transport-Significance, Types of ships, liners and Tramps, advantages and problems thereof.

9.00
Unit IV: 
Multi modalisation:

Concept, advantages and disadvantages of containerization, Inter modalism and multi modalism.

9.00
Unit V: 
Indian shipping:

Importance, Features of Indian shipping policy and problems.

Essential Readings: 

1. IGNOU International Logistics Module.

2. Francis Cherunilam: International Business.

References: 

1. P. Subba Rao : International Business.

2. Thakur & Mishra : International Business.

3. Varshney R.L. and Bhattacharya: International Marketing Management.

ACADEMIC YEAR: 
2018-2019
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