Master of Management Studies (M.M.S) Logistics Management Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Course objectives

• 1 To introduce foundational concepts, principles, and strategies in logistics management.
• 2 To equip students with practical skills in transportation management, warehousing, and inventory control.
• 3 To enable analytical evaluation of logistics performance, including cost analysis and service quality metrics.
• 4 To develop understanding of logistics network design, routing optimization, and distribution strategies.
• 5 To cultivate strategic insight into managing contemporary logistics issues, including sustainability and digitalization.

Course outcomes

• CO1: Remember / Recall fundamental concepts of logistics, transportation, warehousing and supply chain management
• CO2: Understand logistics strategies, distribution models and cost structures in supply chains
• CO3: Apply the principles of transportation, warehousing and inventory management in real-world scenarios
• CO4: Analyse logistics performance metrics and evaluate cost-effectiveness
• CO5: Evaluate risk, sustainability and technology integration in logistics
• CO6: Create an effective logistics plan, incorporating modern technologies and best practices for efficient movement of inventory

Unit 1 CO1, CO2 · 3 hours

Introduction to Logistics Management: Definition & Scope of Logistics, Evolution of Logistics & Supply Chain, Key Logistics Functions & Objectives, Role of Logistics in Business Performance

Unit 2 CO2, CO3 · 3 hours

Logistics & Supply Chain Strategy: Strategic Logistics Planning, Supply Chain Drivers & Metrics, Competitive Advantage through Logistics

Unit 3 CO3, CO4 · 3 hours

Transportation & Distribution Management: Modes of Transport: Road, Rail, Air & Sea, Freight Management & Carrier Selection, Transportation Costing Models

Unit 4 CO3, CO4 · 3 hours

Warehousing & Inventory Management: Warehouse Design & Layout, Inventory Planning & Demand Forecasting, Just-in-Time (JIT) & Lean Warehousing

Unit 5 CO4, CO5 · 3 hours

Logistics Costing & Performance Measurement: Cost Drivers in Logistics, Activity-Based Costing (ABC), Logistics Performance Metrics & Benchmarking (Suggested Case Study: Logistics Costing & Performance Measurement at Flipkart)

Unit 6 CO3, CO5 · 3 hours

Supply Chain Technology & Automation: Role of IT in Logistics, ERP & Digital Supply Chains, AI, IoT & Blockchain in Logistics (Suggested Case Study: Reliance Retail’s Digital Transformation in Supply Chain)

Unit 7 CO3, CO4, CO4 · 3 hours

Global Logistics & International Trade: Global Trade Regulations & Incoterms, International Logistics Network Design, Customs & Documentation (Suggested Case Study: Tata Motors’ Global Logistics Strategy)

Unit 8 CO3, CO5 · 3 hours

Risk Management in Logistics: Identifying & Mitigating Supply Chain Risks, Logistics Security & Compliance, Disaster Recovery Planning in Logistics (Suggested Case Study: Risk Management in Logistics – Maruti Suzuki’s Supply Chain Resilience)

Unit 9 CO4, CO5 · 3 hours

Sustainable & Reverse Logistics: Green Logistics & Sustainable Practices, Reverse Logistics Models, Carbon Footprint Reduction in Logistics (Suggested Case Study: Dabur India’s Sustainable & Reverse Logistics Strategy)

Unit 10 CO4, CO5 · 3 hours

Future Trends & Innovations in Logistics: Digital Supply Chains & Smart Logistics, Predictive Analytics & AI-driven Logistics, Role of 3D Printing & Automation in Logistics (Suggested Case Study: Mahindra Logistics’ Smart & AI-Driven Supply Chain Transformation)

Textbooks

• 1 "Logistics & Supply Chain Management" by D.K. Agrawal.
• 2 "Blockchain in Supply Chain Management" by Babita Bhatt.

Reference Books

• 1 "International Logistics & Supply Chain Management" by R. Panneerselvam.
• 2 "Managing Supply Chain Risk & Vulnerability" by Teresa Wu & Jennifer Blackhurst
• 3 "Cost and Management Accounting" by M.Y. Khan & P.K. Jain.