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BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY COIMBATORE - 641 046


BBA LOGISTICS AND SHIPPING
(For the CPOP students admitted during the academic year 2012-2013 & onwards)
SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS - (CBCS Pattern)

Examination

Ins.Hrs./
Week

Duration
PART SUBJECTS/Course Title Credits

Marks

Total
CIA
SEMESTER I
I Language-I (Tamil / Hindi ) 6 3 25 75 100 4
II English I 6 3 25 75 100 4
III Core I - Management Process 5 3 25 75 100 4
III Core II – Financial Accounting 5 3 25 75 100 4
III Allied Paper I- Mathematics for Management-I 6 3 25 75 100 4
IV Foundation Course : Environmental Studies 2 - 50 50 2
SEMESTER II
I Language-II (Tamil / Hindi ) 6 3 25 75 100 4
II English II 6 3 25 75 100 4
III Core III – Organizational Behavior 5 3 25 75 100 4
III Core IV – Economics for Executives 6 3 25 75 100 4
III Allied Paper II -Mathematics for Management-II 5 3 25 75 100 4
IV Value Education -Human Rights 2 - 50 50 2
SEMESTER III
III Core V-Business Communication 5 3 25 75 100 4
III Core VI-Production and Material Management 5 3 25 75 100 4
III Core VII- Marketing Management 5 3 25 75 100 4
III Core VIII- Management Information System 5 3 25 75 100 4
III Allied Paper III- Taxation Law and Practice 5 3 25 75 100 4
IV Skill based Subject I: Retail Environment 3 3 20 75 100 4
IV Non -major elective I -Constitution of India 2 - 50 50 2
SEMESTER IV
III Core IX- Human Resource Management 5 3 25 75 100 4
III Core X- Financial Management 5 3 25 75 100 4
III Core XI- Advertising & Sales Promotion 5 3 25 75 100 4
III Core XII-PC Software (MS Office)-Theory 2 3 10 40 50 2
III Core XIII- PC Software (MS Office)-Practical 3 3 20 30 50 2
III Allied IV: Business Law 5 3 25 75 100 4
IV Skill based Subject II: Consumer Behavior 3 3 25 75 100 4
IV Non -major elective II -General Awareness 2 50 50 2
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SEMESTER V
III Core XIV- Fundamentals of Logistics 4 3 25 75 100 4
III Core XV-Introduction to Shipping 4 3 25 75 100 4
III Core XVI-Customs procedures 4 3 25 75 100 4
Core XVII-Warehousing and Inventory 4 3 25 75 100 4
III Management
Core XVIII -Transportation & Distribution 4 3 25 75 100 4
III Management
Core-XIX-Stevedoring /Freight Forwarding & Port 4 3 25 75 100 4
III Operations
IV Skill based Subject III : Liner Trade 4 3 25 75 100 4
SEMESTER VI
INTERNSHIP IN LOGISTICS AND SHIPPING - - 200 8
III COMPANY
III PROJECT WORK - - 200 8
Total 3500 140
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SEMESTER I

MANAGEMENT PROCESS

Goal: To enable the students to learn principles, concepts and functions of management.
Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ The nature and types of business organizations
_ Principles & functions of Management
_ Process of decision making
_ Modern trends in management process.

UNIT -I
Business - meaning -business and profession, requirements of a successful business-
organization - meaning - importance of business organisation. Forms of business Organization-
Sole traders, partnership, Joint Hindu family firm - Joint Stock Companies - Cooperative
Organisations - Public Utilities and Public Enterprises.

UNIT –II
Nature and Scope of Management process – Definitions of Management – Management: a
science or an art? - Scientific Management - Managerial functions and roles – The evolution of
Management Theory.

UNIT –III
Planning: meaning and purpose of planning - steps in planning - types of planning. Objectives
and Policies - Decision making: Process of Decision making - types of Decisions.

UNIT -IV
Organising: Types of organisation - Organisational structure - span of control – use of staff units
and committees. Delegation: Delegation and centralisation - Line and Staff relationship. Staffing
: Sources of recruitment - Selection process - training.

UNIT - V
Directing: Nature and purpose of Directing. Controlling: Need for co-ordination - meaning and
importance of controls - control process - Budgetary and non-Budgetary controls - Modern
trends in Management Process - case studies.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Business Organisation - Bhushan Y.K.
2. Principles of Management – L.M. Prasad
3. Business Management – Dinkar Pagare
4. Principles of Business organisation and Management – P.N. REDDY
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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of Accounting principles and practice
Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ The basic accounting concepts
_ Double entry book keeping system and various books of accounts
_ Preparation of final accounts, etc.

UNIT - I
Basic Accounting concepts - Kinds of Accounts – Financial Accounting vs. Cost Accounting -
Financial Accounting vs. Management Accounting -Double Entry Book Keeping – Rules of
Double Entry System – Preparation of Journal and Ledger Accounts- problems - Subsidiary
books - cash book – types of cash book - problems - purchase book - sales book - sales return
and purchase return books.

UNIT - II
Trial balance - Errors – types of errors - Rectification of errors – problems – Bank reconciliation
statement – problems.

UNIT - III
Manufacturing - Trading - Profit & Loss Account - Balance sheet. – Problems with simple
adjustments.

UNIT - IV
Accounting for non-trading institutions-Income & Expenditure Account- Receipts and payment
Accounts and Balance sheet - Accounting for depreciation – methods of depreciation –
problems (straight line method and written down value method only)

UNIT - V
Preparation of accounts from incomplete records. (Theory and problems may be in the ratio of
20% and 80%respectively)

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Grewal, T.S. : Double Entry Book Keeping
2. Jain and Narang : Advanced Accountancy
3. Shukla and Grewal : Advanced Accountancy
4. Gupta and Radhaswamy : Advanced Accountancy
5. Gupta R.L. : Advanced Accountancy
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MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT I

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of mathematics & statistics and their
use in business decision making.
Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ Set operations, matrix and Mathematics of Finance
_ Statistical tools and their applications.

UNIT - I
Sets and set operation - Venn Diagrams - Elements of Co-ordinate system. Matrices,
Fundamental ideas about matrices and their operational rules – Matrix multiplication - Inversion
of square matrices of not more than 3rd order- solving system of simultaneous liner equations.

UNIT-II
Mathematics of Finance and series simple and compound interest – Arithmetic progression -
Geometric progression (Simple problems only).

UNIT-III
Meaning and Definitions of Statistics - Scope and Limitations. Statistical enquiries - Scope of the
problem - Methods to be employed types of enquiries - Presentation of data by Diagrammatic
and Graphical Method - Formation of Frequency Distribution.

UNIT-IV
Measures of Central tendency - Arithmetic Mean, Median, Mode, Geometric and Harmonic
mean, Measures of variation and standard, mean and quartile deviations - Skewness and
Kurtoses Lorenx curve, Simple Correlation - Scatter diagram – Karl Pearson’s Co-efficient of
correlation – Rank correlation - Regression lines.

UNIT-V
Analysis of Time Series: Methods of Measuring - Trend and Seasonal variations - Index number
- Unweighted indices - Consumers price and cost of living indices. (Questions in theory and
problems carry 30% and 70% marks respectively)

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Sundaresan and Jayaseelan - An Introduction to Business Mathematics
and Statistical Methods
2. Gupta S.P. - Statistical Methods
3. Navaneethan P. - Business Mathematics
4. Statistics - R.S.N. Pillai, Mrs. Bhagavathi
5. P.R. Vittal - Business Mathematics and Statistics
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ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of Environmental studies and their use.

Objective: The importance of environmental science and environmental studies cannot be


disputed. The need for sustainable development is a key to the future of mankind. Continuing
problems of pollution, loss of forget, solid waste disposal, degradation of environment, issues
like economic productivity and national security.

Unit 1 : Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies


Definition, scope and importance , Need for public awareness. Natural Resources :
Renewable and non-renewable resources : Natural resources and associated problems. Role of an
individual in conservation of natural resources, Equitable use of resources for sustainable
lifestyles.

Unit 2 : Ecosystems
Concept of an ecosystem, Structure and function of an ecosystem, Producers, consumers and
decomposers , Energy flow in the ecosystem, Ecological succession, Food chains, food webs
and ecological pyramids.

Unit 3 : Biodiversity and its conservation


Introduction – Definition : genetic, species and ecosystem diversity, Biogeographical
classification of India , Value of biodiversity : consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical,
aesthetic and option values , Biodiversity at global, National and local levels. Hot-sports of
biodiversity. Threats to biodiversity : habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts.
Endangered and endemic species of India .Conservation of biodiversity : In-situ and Ex-situ
conservation of biodiversity.

Unit 4 : Environmental Pollution


Definition , Cause, effects and control measures of several pollutions , Solid waste Management
: Causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial wastes. Role of an individual in
prevention of pollution. Pollution case studies. Diaster management : floods, earthquake, cyclone
and landslides

Unit 5 : Human Population and the Environment


Population growth, variation among nations. Population explosion – Family Welfare
Programme. Environment and human health. ,Human Rights. Value Education. HIV/AIDS.
Women and Child Welfare. Role of Information Technology in Environment and human health.
Case Studies.

REFERENCE BOOK
Text book for Environmental Studies – Erach Baharucha for University Grants Commission.
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SEMESTER II

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of organisational behaviour


Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
Personality, Perception, Motivation, Job-satisfaction, morale, Group dynamics,
Leadership traits, Counselling and guidance, etc.

UNIT - I
Importance and scope of organizational psychology – Individual differences - Intelligence tests -
Measurement of intelligence - Personality tests - nature, types and uses.

UNIT - II
Perception - Factors affecting perception - Motivation - theories - financial and non-financial
motivation - techniques of motivation - Transactional Analysis – Brain storming.

UNIT - III
Job satisfaction - meaning - factors - theories - Management of job satisfaction - Morale -
importance - Employee attitude and behaviour and their significance to employee productivity -
job enrichment - job enlargement.

UNIT – IV
Hawthorne Experiment - importance - Group Dynamics - Cohesiveness – Cooperation
- competition - conflict - Types of Conflict – Resolution of conflict - Sociometry - Group norms
- Role - Status – supervision style - Training for supervisions.

UNIT - V
Leadership - types - theories – Trait, Managerial Grid, Fiedder’s contingency -
Organisational climate - organisational effectiveness – organisational development -
counselling and guidance - Importance of counsellor - types of counselling - merits of
counselling.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Keith Davis - Human Behaviour at Work
2. Ghos - Industrial Psychology
3. Fred Luthans - Organisational Behaviour
4. L.M. Prasad - Organisational Behaviour
5. Hippo - Organisational Behaviour
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ECONOMICS FOR EXECUTIVES

Goal: To enable the students to learn principles and concepts of Business Economics
Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ The objectives of business firms
_ Factors of production and BEP Analysis
_ Types of competitions and price administration
_ Government measures to control monopoly

UNIT - I
Objectives of business firms - Profit Maximization - Social responsibilities - Demand
analysis - Law of Demand - Elasticity of demand.

UNIT - II
Production function - Factors of production - Laws of diminishing returns and Law of
variable proportions - Economics of Scale – Cost and Revenue Curves - Break - even- point
analysis.

UNIT - III
Market structure and prices - Pricing under perfect Competition - Pricing under
Monopoly - Price discrimination - Pricing under Monopolistic competition - Oligopoly.

UNIT - IV
Pricing under factors of production; wages - Marginal productivity theory - Interest -
Keyne's Liquidity preference theory – Theories of Profit - Dynamic theory of Profit - Risk
Theory - Uncertainty theory.

UNIT - V
Government and Business - Performance of public enterprises in India - Price policy in
public utilities, Government measures to control Monopoly in India - MRTP Act.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Sankaran - Business Economics
2. Markar Et al - Business Economics
3. Sundaram K.P & Sundaram E - Business Economics.
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MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT II

Goal: To enable the students to learn the techniques of Operation Research and their
applications in business management.
Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ Operations Research models
_ Game theory, Queuing theory, PERT, CPM, etc.

UNIT - I
Introduction to Operations Research - Meaning - Scope – Models - Limitation. Linear
Programming - Formulation – Application in Management decision making (Graphical method
only).

UNIT - II
Transportation (Non- degenerate only) - Assignment problems - Simple Problems only

UNIT - III
Game Theory:- Queuing theory - Graphical Solution – mx2 and 2xn type. Solving game by
Dominance property - fundamentals - Simple problems only. Replacement problem –
Replacement of equipment that detoriates gradually (value of money does not change with time).

UNIT - IV
CPM - Principles - Construction of Network for projects – Types of Floats – Slack- crash
programme.

UNIT -V
PERT - Time scale analysis - critical path - probability of completion of project - Advantages
and Limitations. Note: Theory and problem shall be distributed at 20% and 80% respectively.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Kanti Swarup, Gupta R.K. - Operations Research
2. P.R. Vittal - Operations Research
3. Gupta S.P. - Statistical Methods.
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HUMAN RIGHTS

Goal: To enable the students to learn the Human Rights and its need .
Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
Components of value education .

UNIT – I : Concept of Human Values, Value Education Towards Personal


Development Aim of education and value education; Evolution of value oriented education;
Concept of Human values; types of values; Components of value education. Personal
Development : Self analysis and introspection; sensitization towards gender equality, physically
challenged, intellectually challenged. Respect to - age, experience, maturity, family members,
neighbours, co-workers. Character Formation Towards Positive Personality: Truthfulness,
Constructivity, Sacrifice, Sincerity, Self Control, Altruism, Tolerance, Scientific Vision.

UNIT – II : Value Education Towards National and Global Development National and
International Values: Constitutional or national values - Democracy, socialism, secularism,
equality, justice, liberty, freedom and fraternity. Social Values - Pity and probity, self control,
universal brotherhood. Professional Values - Knowledge thirst, sincerity in profession,
regularity, punctuality and faith. Religious Values - Tolerance, wisdom, character. Aesthetic
values - Love and appreciation of literature and fine arts and respect for the same. National
Integration and international understanding.

UNIT – III : Impact of Global Development on Ethics and Values Conflict of cross-cultural
influences, mass media, cross-border education, materialistic values, professional challenges
and compromise. Modern Challenges of Adolescent Emotions and behavior; Sex and spirituality:
Comparision and competition; positive and negative thoughts. Adolescent Emotions, arrogance,
anger, sexual instability, selfishness, defiance.

UNIT - IV : Theraupatic Measures Control of the mind through


a. Simplified physical exercise
b. Meditation – Objectives, types, effect on body, mind and soul
c. Yoga – Objectives, Types, Asanas
d. Activities: (i) Moralisation of Desires (ii) Neutralisation of Anger (iii)Eradication of Worries
(iv)Benefits of Blessings

UNIT; V : Human Rights


1. Concept of Human Rights – Indian and International Perspectives , Broad classification of
Human Rights and Relevant Constitutional Provisions, Human Rights of Women and Children ,
Institutions for Implementation Violations and Redressel. Violation by State . Violation by
Individuals . Nuclear Weapons and terrorism .. Safeguards.
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SEMESTER III

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Goal: To enable the students to learn the nuances of good communication.


Objective: on successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ Methods of communication
_ Types of communication and Barriers of communication.

UNIT-I
Essential and Importance of Business Communication. Methods of Communication –
Types – Barriers.

UNIT – II
Communication through letters – Layout of letters business enquiries – Offers and Quotations –
Orders – Execution of Orders – Cancellation of Orders – Claims – Adjustments and settlement of
accounts – Letters of complaints – Collection letters – Status enquiries – Bank correspondence –
Tenders – Letter to the editor.

UNIT – III
Correspondence of company secretary with share holders and directors – Agenda – Minutes –
Preparation.

UNIT – IV
Communication through reports: Essentials – Importance – Contents - Reports by individuals –
Committees – Annual report – Application for appointment – reference and appointment orders.

UNIT - V
Internal communication: Short speeches – Memo – Circulars – Notices – Explanations to
superiors – Precise writing – Communication media – Merits of various devices –
Intercom, Telex and Telephone – Fax – Internet.

Books for Reference:


1. Rajendra Pal Korahill, ―Essentials of Business Communication‖, Sultan Chand & Sons,
New Delhi, 2006.
2. Ramesh, MS, & C. C Pattanshetti, ―Business Communication‖, R.Chand&Co,
New Delhi, 2003.
3. Rodriquez M V, ―Effective Business Communication Concept‖ Vikas Publishing
Company ,2003.
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PRODUCTION AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of production processes and Materials
Management
Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ Principles, functions and process of Production Management
_ Effective management of materials

UNIT-I
Production Management - Functions - Scope - Plant location - Factors - Site location -
Plant layout - Principles - Process - Product layout for Production Planning and control -
Principles - Information flow - Routing - Scheduling - Dispatching - Control.

UNIT-II
Materials Handling - Importance - Principles - Criteria for selection of material handling
equipments. Maintenance - Types - Breakdown - Preventive - Routine - Methods study -
Time study - definition - Motion study - Principles – works measurement.

UNIT-III
Organization of Materials Management - Fundamental Principles - Structure - Integrated
materials management - Purchasing – procedure - principles - import substitution and
import purchase procedure - Vendor rating - Vendor development .

UNIT-IV
Function of Inventory - Importance - Tools - ABC, VED, FSN Analysis - EOQ - Reorder
point - Safety Stock - Lead time Analysis Store keeping - Objectives - Functions - Store
keeper - Duties - Responsibilities - Location of store - Stores Ledger - Bin card.

UNIT-V
Quality control - Types of Inspection - Centralised and Decentralised. TQM: Meaning -
Objectives - elements - Benefits - Bench marking: Meaning - objectives - advantages -
ISO: Features - Advantages - Procedure for obtaining ISO.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Banga and Sharma : Production Management
2. O.P. Khanna : Industrial Engineering and Management
3. M.V. Varma : Materials Management.
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MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of principles of marketing


management
Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ Principles of marketing management, market segmentation
_ Product life cycle, pricing, branding

UNIT - I
Definition of Marketing - Marketing Management- Marketing concept – meaning Importance of
marketing in developing countries - Functions of Marketing – Marketing environment: various
environmental factors affecting the marketing function.

UNIT - II
Buyer Behavior - Buying motives - explanation of motivation – Market Segmentation of
different bases - Marketing strategy - Market Structure - Definition and types of channel -
Channel selection & problems.

UNIT - III
The Product-Marketing characteristics -consumer goods-industrial goods- Production policy -
Product Life Cycle (PLC) - Product mix - modification & elimination – packing - Developing
new Products- strategies.

UNIT - IV
Pricing: Meaning to Buyer & Seller - pricing policies – Objective factors influencing pricing
decisions - Competitors action to price changes - multiproduct pricing. Physical Distribution -
Management of physical distribution - marketing risks.

UNIT - V
Branding Decisions: Brand-Brand Image, Brand Identity-Brand Personality –Positioning and
leveraging the brands-Brands Equity.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Philip Kotler - Marketing Management
2. Rajan Nair - Marketing Management
3. Cundiff and Still - Fundamentals of modern marketing.
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of MIS


Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ Computer based information system
_ MIS support for the functions of management

UNIT I
Introduction to Information Systems - definition - features - steps in implementation of MIS -
need for information-information system for decision making- MIS as competitive advantages –
MIS structures.

UNIT II
MIS - Strategic information system - MIS support for planning - organizing – controlling - MIS
for specific functions - personnel, finance, marketing inventory production Data Base
Management System Models - hierarchical -network - relational - modular.

UNIT III
Computer Hardware - Description of electronic computers – CPU operations - Classification of
computers - main - mini - workstations - micro computers – Super computers - personal
computers. Computer Software - types of software – data representation in computers -
Introduction to client-server.

UNIT IV
Input devices - mouse - touch screens - MICR - OCR - keyboard - pen based Input - digital
scanners - voice input devices - sensors. Output devices - impact printers – nonimpact printers -
video display terminals - plotters - voice output devices. Secondary storage devices - magnetic
disk, floppy, magnetic tape, optical disk storage – CDROM.

UNIT V
Telecommunication revolution - Introduction to Email, internet, intranet and teleconferencing,
www architecture, Introduction to E-Commerce, models B_B, B_C, and EDI, EDI applications
in business, electronic payment cash, smart cards, and credit cards.

REFERENCES
Management Information System - Murdick and Ross
Management Information System- A contemporary perspective - Kenneth Laudon &
Jane Laudon
Management Information System - Gordon B Davis
Management Information System - James O brien
Computer applications in business - Subramanian K
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TAXATION – LAW AND PRACTICE

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of principles of Taxation


Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ Principles of Direct and Indirect Taxes
_ Calculation of Tax, Tax Authorities, Procedures.

UNIT – I
General Principles of Taxation, Distinction between direct and Indirect taxes, tax evasion –
avoidance – causes - remedies.

UNIT – II
Direct Taxes : Income Tax Act 1961 – important definitions – basis of charge – residential status
– Income exempted from income tax – heads of income – computations of income under salary
and house property .(problem be included).

UNIT – III
Computation of income under profits and gains of business - profession – capital gains – income
from other sources - Deductions in the computation of total income - income tax Authorities and
their power.(problems be included).

UNIT – IV
Indirect taxes – selected provisions of VAT– with regard to registration of dealers - procedure
and effects of registration -mode of charging VAT – exemption from VAT – authorities and their
powers.

UNIT – V
Role of Excise duties in the total revenue – objectives of excise duty in the total revenue –
objectives of excise duty – exempted form duty – customs duties – Levy of import and export
duty – distinction between advalorum and specific duties – exemption Note: Theory and
problems shall be distributed at 60% & 40% respectively.

BOOKS RECOMMMENDED
1. Bhagavathi Prasad - Income Tax Law & Practice
2. Mehrothra - Income Tax Law & Practice
3. Gour & Narang - Income Tax Law & Practice
4. Dingare pagare - Income Tax Law & Practice
5. Dingare Pagare - Business Taxation
6. Balasubramanian - Business Taxation
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RETAIL ENVIRONMENT

Subject Description : This course presents the basics of retailing, trends in retailing,
evolution of retailing and global retail markets.

Goals: To enable the students to learn the basics in retailing, evolution and trends in retailing.

Objectives: On successful completion of the course the students should have understood the
features of retailing learnt the theories of retail development learnt retail development in India
and global retail markets.

UNIT I
Retail: Meaning – Functions and special characteristics of a Retailer – Reasons for studying.
Retailing – Marketing-Retailer Equation – Marketing concepts applied to retailing – Retailing as
a career – Trends in Retailing.

UNIT II
Retail Model and Theories of Retail Development – Life cycle and phase in growth of retail
markets – Business models in retail – other Retail models.

UNIT III
Strategic Planning in Retailing: Situation Analysis – Objectives – Need for identifying consumer
needs – Overall strategy, feedback and control – consumer decision-making process.

UNIT IV
Retail in India: Evolution and Size of retail in India – Drivers of retail change in India – Foreign
Direct Investment in retail – Challenges to retail developments in India.

UNIT V
Global retail markets: Strategic planning process for global retailing – Challenges facing global
retailers – Challenges and Threats in global retailing – Factors affecting the success of a global
retailing strategy.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Swapna Pradhan – Retailing Management – Text and Cases, Tata McGraw Hill – 2nd
2. edition, 2004
3. Barry Berman and Joel R Evans – Retailing Management – A Strategic Approach,
4. Prentice Hall of India, 8th Edition, 2002.
5. James R. Ogden, Denise Ogden – Integrated, Retail Management – Biztantra 2005
6. Gibson G Vedamani – Retail Management – Functional Principles and Prectice, Jaico
Publishing House, Second edition, 2004.
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COSTITUTION OF INDIA

UNIT I
Making of Constitution - Constituent Assembly - Dr.Rajendra Prasath - Dr.B.R.Ambedkar -
Salient features - Fundamental Rights.

UNIT II
Union Executive - President of India - Vice-President - Prime Minister - Cabinet – Functions.

UNIT III
Union Legislature - Rajiya Sabha - Lok Sabha - Functions and Powers

UNIT IV
Union Judiciary - Supreme Court - Functions - Rule of law

UNIT V
State - Executive - Legislature – Judiciary

Books for Reference:


1. Agharwal.R.C. - National Moment and Constitutional Development - New
Delhi, 1977
2. Chapra B.R., Constitution of India, New Delhi, 1970
3. Rao B.V., Modern Indian Constitution, Hyderabad, 1975
4. Nani Palkhivala - Constitution of India, New Delhi, 1970
5. Krishna Iyer, V.R., Law and Justice, New Delhi, 2009
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SEMESTER IV

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of Human Resource Management


Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ Functions of HR/Personnel Department
_ Manpower planning, performance appraisal.
_ Salary administration, Labour Welfare, Industrial Relation.

UNIT - I
Personnel Management - meaning, nature, scope and objective – Functions of Personnel
Department - The Role of Personnel manager - Organisation of personnel department - Personnel
Policies and Procedures.

UNIT - II
Manpower planning - Job description - Job analysis - Role analysis - Job specification -
Recruitment and Selection - Training and Development.

UNIT - III
Performance appraisal - Job evaluation and merit rating - Promotion - Transfer and demotion -
Human relations - approaches to good human relations - Punishment.

UNIT - IV
Wages and Salary administration - Incentive system - Labour welfare and Social Security -
Safety, health and Security - retirement benefits to employees.

UNIT - V
Industrial relations - Trade unionism - Grievance handling – collective bargaining and
worker's participation in management.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Tripathy - Personnel Management and Industrial Relations
2. Bhagoiwal - Personnel Management and Industrial Relations
3. Memoria - Personnel Management and Industrial Relations
4. VSP. Rao - Human Resource Management.
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of Financial Management


Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ Finance Functions, Cost of capital, Capital structure.
_ Capital Budgeting, Working capital management.

UNIT - I (Theory only)


Finance Functions: Meaning - Definition and scope of finance functions - Objectives of
Financial management - profit maximization and wealth maximisation. Sources of Finance -
Short term - Bank sources – Long term - Shares - debentures, preferred stock - debt.

UNIT - II (Problem & Theory questions)


Financing Decision: Cost of Capital - Cost of Specific Sources of capital - Equity - preferred
stock debt - reserves - weighted average cost of capital, Operating Leverage and Financial
Leverage.

UNIT - III (Theory only)


Capital Structure - Factors influencing capital structure – optimal capital structure - Dividend
and Dividend policy: Meaning, classification - sources available for dividends - Dividend policy
general, determinants of dividend policy.

UNIT - IV (Theory only)


Working capital management: Working capital management - concepts - importance -
Determinants of Working capital. Cash Management: Motives for holding cash - Objectives and
Strategies of cash management. Receivables Management: Objectives - Cost of Credit
Extension, benefits - credit policies - credit terms - collection policies.

UNIT - V (Problems& theory questions)


Capital budgeting-meaning-objectives-preparation of various types capital budgeting. (Theory
carries 80 Marks, Problems carry 20 Marks).

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. P.V. Kulkarni - Financial Management
2. Khan and Jain - Financial Management - A Conceptual Approach
3. I. M. Pandey - Financial Management
4. S.N. Maheswari - Management Accounting
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ADVERTISING AND SALES PROMOTION

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of sales promotional measures


Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ Advertising, Ad media, Ad agencies,
_ Sales force management, promotional strategies.

UNIT - I
Advertising: Meaning-importance-objectives-media-forms of media-press Newspaper trade
journal-Magazines-out door advertising-poster-banners - neon signs, publicity literature booklets,
folders, house organs-direct mail advertising-cinema and theatre programme-radio and television
advertising-exhibition-trade fair-transportation advertising.

UNIT II
Advertising agencies-advertising budget-advertising appeals - advertising organization social
effects of advertising-advertising copy - objectives-essentials - types-elements of copy writing:
Headlines, body copy - illustration-catch phrases and slogans-identification marks.

UNIT III
Advertising layout- functions-design of layout-typography printing process-lithography printing
plates and reproduction paper, and cloth- size of advertising-repeat advertising campaign- steps
in campaign planning.

UNIT IV
Sales force Management-Importance-sales force decision-sales force size-recruitment &
selection-training-methods-motivating salesman Controlling - compensation & incentives-fixing
sales territories-quota - Evaluation.

UNIT V
Sales promotion: Meaning-methods-promotional strategy-marketing communication and
persuasion-promotional instruments: advertising -techniques of sale promotion-consumer and
dealers promotion. After sales service-packing – guarantee - Personal selling- Objectives -
Salesmanship-Process of personal selling-types of salesman.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Bolen J.H. Advertising
2. Sontakk C.N. Advertising and Sales Management
3. Davar S.K. Salesmanship and advertising
4. Neelamegam, Sales Forecasting key to Integrated Management.
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PC SOFTWARE (MS OFFICE) – THEORY

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of basic MS office tools


Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood

Unit-I
Windows 2000- working with windows – moving formation within windows arranging Icons-
Saving Window settings. MS Office Basics – Creating document – entering text-Selecting text-
giving instructions- Using tool bars- Menu commands- Keyboards shortcuts- Saving files-
Opening documents – Manipulating Windows – simple Editing- Printing Files.

Unit-II
Word Basics – Using Auto text – Using Auto Correct Word editing technique finding
and replacing text – Checking spelling – using templates- formatting – Formatting with styles
creating tables.

Unit-III
Excel Basics- entering data- Selecting Ranges- Editing entries – formatting entries- Simple
Calculation- naming cells and Ranges- Data display- printing worksheets –copying entries
between workbooks – Moving sheets between workbook-deleting sheets- Creating graphs.

Unit-IV
Power Point basics- Working in outline view- using a design template- Merging presentations in
Slider sorter view applying templates – Adding graphs- adding organization Charts.

Unit-V
Access Basics- Creating a table- entering and adding records- Changing a structure- working
with records – Creating forms – establishable relationship using queries to extract information.

Text Books
1. Office 2000 Complete Reference by stepher L.Nelson.
2. PC Software for window made simplex by R.K Taxali – Tata McGraw Hill
Publishers Pvt. Ltd.,
3. Quick Course in Micro soft Office Joyce Cox, Polly urban –Galgottia Publications.
4. PC Software for Office- Automation by T.Karthikeyan and Dr. C. Muthu- Sultan Chand and
Company.
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PC SOFTWARE (MS OFFICE) – PRACTICAL

PROGRAMMING LABORATORY
List of Practicals

MS-Word
1. Type the text, check spelling and grammar bullets and numbering list items, align the text to
left, right justify and centre.
2. Prepare a job application letter enclosing your Bio-Data
3. Perform Mail Merger Operation and Preparing labels.
4. Prepare the document in newspaper column layout.

MS – EXCEL
5. Worksheet Using Formulas.
6. Working Manipulation for electricity bill preparation.
7. Drawing graphs to illustrate class performance
8. An excel worksheet contains monthly sales details of five companies.

MS ACCESS
9. Simple commands perform sorting on name, place and pin code of students database and
address printing using label format.
10. Pay rolls processing and prepare report
11. Inventory control.
12. Screen designing for data entry.

MS POWER POINT
13. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation with at least three slides for department
Inaugural function.
14.Draw an organization chart with minimum three hierarchical levels.
15.Design an advertisement campaign with minimum three slides.
16. Insert an excel chart into a power point slide.
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BUSINESS LAW

Goal: To enable the students to acquire knowledge of legal aspects of business


Objective: On successful completion of this course, the students should have understood
_ Law of contract, Law of sale of goods
_ Law of Agency, Negotiable Instruments Act…

UNIT - I LAW OF CONTRACT


Contracts - Essentials of Contract - Agreements - Void - voidable and illegal contracts - Express
and implied Contracts - Executed and Executory Contracts - Absolute and contingent contracts -
Offer - Legal rules as to offer as to offer and lapse of offer - Acceptance - and rules as to
acceptance - to create legal relation - Capacity of parties to create contract - Consideration -
Legal rules as to Consideration - Stranger to a Contract and exceptions - Contract without
consideration - Consent - Coercion - undue influence – misrepresentation - fraud - mistake of
law and mistake of fact.

UNIT II
Legality of Object - Unlawful and illegal agreements - Effects of illegality – Wagering
Agreements - Agreement opposed to public policy - Agreements in Restraint of trade -
Exceptions – void agreements - Restitution - Quasi-contracts - Discharge of contract - Breach of
contract - Remedies for breach of Contract.

UNIT - III LAW OF SALE OF GOODS


Formation of contract of sale - Sale and agreement to sell – Hire purchase agreement - Sale and
bailment - Capacity to buy and sell - Subject matter of contract of sale – Effect of destruction of
goods - Documents of title to goods - conditions and warranties – Rules of Caveat - Emptor -
Exceptions - Transfer of property - Goods sent on approval - FOB, CIF, FOR and Ex-ship
contracts of sale - Sale by non - owners - right of lien - termination of lien - right of resale - right
of stoppage in transit - Unpaid Vendor's rights.

UNIT - IV
Creation of agency - Classification of agents - relations of principal and agent - delegation of
authority - relation of principal with third parties - personal liability of agent - Termination of
agency.

UNIT V
Negotiable Instruments Act 1881-Negotiable Instruments-Characteristics-cheque- Essentials
requirements-Endorsements-kinds-crossing-types-Demand draft-Bills of Exchange.

REFERENCE
1. N.D. Kapoor - Elements of Mercantile Law
2. Shukla M.C. - A Manual of Mercantile Law
3. Venkatesan - Hand Book of Mercantile Law
4. Pandia R. H. - Mercantile La
5. K.P.Kandasami - Banking Law & Practice
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SKILL BASED SUBJECT II

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR

Subject Description: This course presents the basics of consumer behavior


Goals: To enable the students to learn the basics of consumer behaviour
Objectives: On successful completion of the course the students should have:
-Understood consumer motivation and perception
-Learnt consumer learning and attitude
-Learnt consumer decision making.

UNIT-I
Introduction - Consumer Behaviour — definition - scope of consumer behaviour — Discipline of
consumer behavior — Customer Value Satisfaction — Retention — Marketing ethics.

UNIT –II
Consumer research — Paradigms — The process of consumer research – consumer motivation
— dynamics — types — measurement of motives — consumer perception

UNIT – III
Consumer Learning — Behavioral learning theories — Measures of consumer learning —
Consumer attitude — formation — Strategies for attitude change

UNIT – IV
Social class Consumer Behaviour — Life style Profiles of consumer classes — Cross Cultural
Customers Behaviour Strategies.

UNIT-V
Consumer Decision Making — Opinion Leadership — Dynamics — Types of consumer
decision making — A Model of Consumer Decision Making.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Leon G. Schiffman and Leslie Lazar Kanuk, Consumer Behaviour, Prentice — Hall of
India, Sixth Edition, 1998.
2. Paul Green Berg-Customer Relationship Management -Tata Mc Graw Hill , 2002
3. Barry Berman and Joel R Evans — Retail Management — A Strategic Approach-
4. Prentice Hall of India, Tenth Edition, 2006
5. Gibson G Vedamani — Retail Management — Functional Principles and Practice, Jaico
Publishing House, Second Edition, 2004
6. B.B.M -2010-11 -Colleges Annexure No.74-A
Page 22 of 40 SCAA – D t. 28.05.20
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GENERAL AWARENESS

Unit I to V

1. Verbal Aptitude

2. Numerical Aptitude

3. Abstract Reasoning

4. Tamil and Other Literature

5. General Science and Technology and Education

6. Computer

7. Economics and Commerce

8. Social Studies

9. Sports

10.Current Affairs
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SEMESTER V

FUNDAMENTALS OF LOGISTICS

Course Objectives:
1. The aim of this Lesson is to introduce to Logistics role in Economy / organizations in
terms of effective logistics service to the customers.
2. To offer wide knowledge on the fundamentals of logistics business
3. The student is expected to understand the overall logistics services and during this
process, he learns to plan / implement / control / cost effectiveness and storage. Thus
fulfilling the objectives of Logistics
Learning Outcomes:
1. To explore the fundamental knowledge in logistics operation.
2. Learners will know the impact of logistics in nation’s economy
3. To explore the learners with more employment opportunities

Unit I
Logistics Role in the Economy/Organization - Definition of Logistics-Objectives of Logistics-
Functions of Logistics. Logistics and Customer Service - Definition of Customer Service-
Elements of Customer Service-Phases in Customer Service-Customer Retention

Unit II
Procurement and Outsourcing - Definition of Procurement/Outsourcing-Benefits of Logistics
Outsourcing-Critical Issues in Logistics Outsourcing. Inventory Role and Importance of
Inventory - Introduction-Role of Inventory-Importance of Inventory-Functions of Inventory-
Costs for holding Inventory-Reasons for Carrying Inventories-Inventory Levels-Need for
Inventory Control. Inventory Management - Characteristics of Inventory-Need for Inventory and
its Control-Importance of Inventory Management in Supply Chain-Types of Inventory-Types of
Selective Inventory Control Techniques- Inventory Planning Models-Improvement Inventory
Management

Unit III
Materials Management - Objectives of materials management-Materials Planning-Purchasing-
Basic Materials of Material Handling-Types of Material Handling Equipments-LASH
Transportation - Participants in Transportation Decisions-Modes of Transportation-Factors
Influencing Transport Economics-Documents in Transport Decision Making.
Warehousing/Distribution - Functions of Warehouse-Benefits of Warehouse-Service-
Warehousing Alternatives-Warehouse Site Selection- Factors while initiating Warehouse
Operations-Warehouse Management Systems
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Unit IV
Packing and Materials Handling - Functions of Packaging-Communication-Packaging Cost-
Types of Packaging Material-Unitization-Containerization-Designing a Package-Factors
affecting choice of Packaging Materials

Unit V
Global Logistics - Global Supply Chain-Organizing for Global Logistics-Strategic Issues in
Global Logistics-Forces driving Globalization-Modes of Transportation in Global Logistics-
Barriers to Global Logistics-Markets and Competition. Logistics Strategy - Requirements for an
Effective Logistics Strategy - Strategic Logistics Planning -Implementation of Strategy.
Logistics Information Systems - Functions of Logistics Information System (LIS)-LIS Flow-
RFID Principles of Logistics Information Organization for Effective Logistics Performance -
Centralized and Decentralized Structures-Stages of Functional Aggregation in Organization.
Financial Issues in Logistics Performance - Supply Chain Performance Measures-Steps in ABC
Costing-Financial Gap Analysis. Integrated Logistics - Need for Integration-Activity Centers in
Integrated Logistics. Role of 3PL&4PL - Principles of LIS

Text Books:
1. Fundamentals of Logistics Management (The Irwin/Mcgraw-Hill Series in Marketing),
Douglas Lambert, James R Stock, Lisa M. Ellram, McGraw-hill/Irwin, First Edition,
1998.
2. Vinod V. Sople (2009) Logistic Management (2nd Edn.) Pearson Limited.

Reference Books:
1. Logistics Management For International Business: Text And Cases, Sudalaimuthu & S.
Anthony Raj, PHI Learning, First Edition, 2009.
2. Fundamentals of Logistics Management, David Grant, Douglas M. Lambert, James R.
Stock, Lisa M. Ellram, McGraw Hill Higher Education, 1997.
3. Logistics Management, Ismail Reji, Excel Book, First Edition, 2008.
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INTRODUCTION TO SHIPPING

Course Objectives:
1. This course is designed as an introduction to the world of shipping
2. Students will learn will learn:(a) Dealing with ships themselves (b) Shipping markets (c)
Will explore the geography of maritime and commercial world (d) Legal aspects of
shipping business (e) Commerce concerned with money (f) Basic accounting & corporate
structures
Learning Outcomes:
1. To get knowledge in Shipping Markets and its legal aspects.
2. Learners of this course know about the basic shipping operations
3. Learners will be benefitted with the various shipping accounting concepts which enables
them to fetch global placements.
Unit I
The reasons for Sea Transport – Introduction – Why Ships – Different Shipping markets – Who
Trades - Conclusion. The Supply of Ships – Brief History – Supply of Shipping – Why operate
Ships – Protectionism – Ship Registration – Port State Control – Ship Classification

Unit II
The Ship – Tonnage & Load lines – Types of Ships The Dry Cargo Chartering market –
Introduction – Chartering – Chartering Negotiations

Unit III
Liners – Introduction – The Development of Tankers & the Tanker Market – Types of tankers –
Tanker Charter Parties - Negotiating Charter. Brief History of Liners – Containerization –
Conferences & Freight Tariffs – Liner Documentation - Bill of Lading Terms & Conditions

Unit IV
The Practitioners in Shipping Business – The Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers – Ship Sale &
Purchase – Ship Management. Maritime Geography – Introduction – Ocean & Seas – Ports –
Geography of trade
Unit V
Accounts – Introduction – Accounting – Capital – Credit- management accounting – Cash Flow-
Costs – Different types if Companies- Exchange Rates- Company accounts Law of Carriage –
Introduction – Fundamentals of English Law – Arbitration – The Contract – Remedies for breach
of Contract – TORT- Contracts Relating to the carriage of goods by sea – Liner Bill of Lading –
the Hague Visby Rules – Hamburg rules – Agency- Breach of Warranty of Authority –
Protection & Indemnity Associations
Text Books:
1. Introduction to Shipping, Institute Of Chartered Shipbrokers, Witherby Seamanship
International Ltd, 2nd Revised edition, 2009.
2. Shipping Biography Introduction: Jacob Kamm, Sean Connaughton, Gustaf Erikson,
Robert Moran, Sir George Renwick, 1st Baronet, Llc Book, 1994.
Reference Book:
1. Lambert M Surhone, Miriam T. Timpledon, Susan F. Marseken (2010) Vdm Verlag
Dr.Mueller Ag & Co Ka.
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CUSTOMS PROCEDURES

Course Objectives:

In the course of basic customs or the role being played by Customs is vital under
specialized & mandatory circumstances & within the legal framework to facilitate easy clearance
of goods by following appropriate procedures and methods as per their recognized customs
procedures.

Learning Outcomes:

1. To gain an in-depth knowledge about various customs procedures pertaining to imports


and exports.
2. To understand the various legal proceedings in the Customs Process along with the Port
Formalities
Unit-1

Preliminary-Definitions Officers of Customs-Classes-Appointments-Powers of Officers-


Entrustments of Functions of Board, Appointment of Customs Ports, Airports, Warehousing
Stations-Power to declare places to be Warehousing Stations. Prohibitions on Importation and
Exportation of Goods-Power to Prohibit, Power of Central Government to notify goods-
Precautions to be taken by persons acquiring notified Goods

Unit-2

Detection of illegally imported goods and Prevention of the disposal there of - Definitions -
Power of Central Government to notify goods- Persons possessing notified goods to intimate the
place of storage, etc. - Sections 11C, 11E and 11F not to apply to goods in personal use;
Prevention or Detection of illegal import of Goods; Power to exempt.

Unit-3

Levy of and exemption From, Customs Duties-Dutiable goods-Duty on Pilfered goods-


assessment of Duty-Interest on delayed Funds-Claim for Refund of Duty-Provisional Attachment
to protect revenue in certain cases , Indicating Amount of Duty in Price of Goods, For purpose of
Refund-Price of goods to indicate amount of duty paid thereon. Advance Rulings-Authority for
Advance Rulings-Application for Advance Ruling-Powers of Authority-Procedure of Authority.

Unit-4

Provisions relating to Conveyances Carrying Imported or Exported Goods-Arrival of Vessels


and Aircraft in India-Power to board Conveyances-Delivery of export manifest or export report-
No Conveyance to leave without written order. Clearance of Imported goods and Exported
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Goods-Chapter not to apply to baggage and Postal articles-Clearance of goods for home
consumption-Clearance of goods for exportation.

Unit-5

Goods in Transit-Transit and Tran shipment of certain goods without payment-Liability of duty
on goods transited or transshipped. Warehousing-Appointing of Public Warehouses-Licensing of
Private Warehouses-Clearance of Warehoused goods for home consumption and Exportation-
Cancellation and return of Warehousing bond. Drawback-Interest on drawback-Prohibition and
regulation of drawback

Text Books:

1 Guide to Customs Procedures 2009:10, Gururaj Bn, Centax Publications Pvt Ltd

2 Customs Law Practice and Procedures,V. S. Datey, Taxmann Allied Services Pvt. Ltd., 7th

Edition 2010.

Reference Book:

1. India Customs, Trade Regulations and Procedures Handbook India Customs, Trade
Regulations and Procedures Handbook, IBP USA, International Business Publications, USA,
Fourth Edition, 2009.
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WAREHOUSING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Course Objectives:
1. To understand various storage options available and procedures of managing the
inventory in a systematic and orderly manner
Learning Outcomes:
1. To get knowledge in warehousing and inventory management

Unit I
Introduction to Warehouse Concepts Decisions and Operations: Introduction-Definition of
Warehouse-Need for Warehousing-Selection of Warehouse-Sequence of Warehousing
Decisions-Types of Warehouses-Factors determining location of warehouse-Characteristics of
Ideal Warehouse.

Unit II
Factors affecting number of warehouses-Functions of Warehouse-Warehouse Operations.

Unit III
Centralized and Decentralized-Storage Systems-Palletized Storage Systems

Unit IV
Introduction to Inventory Management: Role in Supply Chain-Role in Competitive Strategy-
Role of Inventory Control-Functions of Inventory-Types of Inventory-Inventory Cost-Need to
hold Inventory- Mechanics of Inventory Control-Selective Inventory Control-Economic Order
Quantity-Just In Time System-Warehouse Management System

Unit V
Need of Warehouse Management System-Master Production Scheduling-Material Requirement
Planning-Distribution Requirement Planning-Comparison between independent and Dependant
Demand Systems-Inventory Records-ABC Inventory Control-Fundamentals of various types of
material handling Equipment-Types of Conveyors-Bar Code-Benefits of Bar Coding-Tracking-
Inventory Management-Validation-RFID-Principle of RFID-Benefits of RFID-Antenna-Potential
Benefits of RFID.

Text Book:
1. Management Guide to Efficient Money Saving Warehousing, Stephen Frey, Gower,
1982.
Reference Books:
1. Warehouse Management and Inventory Control, J P Saxena, Vikas Publication House Pvt
Ltd, First Edition, 2003.
2. Warehouse Management: Automation and Organisation Of Warehouse and Order
Picking Systems [With CDROM], Michael Ten Hompel, Thorsten Schmidt, Springer-
verlag, First Edition, 2006.
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TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT

Course Objectives:
1. The main aim of this course is to understand role of distributors – designing various
distribution channels – networking the role of transportation
2. Will effectively be able to manage transportations – inventory warehousing – various
distribution channels – costs and value measures.
Learning Outcomes:
1. To get knowledge in transportation and distribution management.
2. To have a in depth knowledge about the various transportation cost and technologies used
in transportation and distribution management.
Unit I
Role of Distribution in Supply Chain – Designing Distribution Channels

Unit II
Distribution Networks – Factors Influencing Distribution Network Decisions – Network Design
&Optimization Approach and Techniques

Unit III
Role of Transportation in Supply Chain – Factors influencing Transportation Decisions – Modes
of Transportation – Transportation mode Selection Process. Transportation Principles and
Participants – Transportation Participants Transportation Modes, Performance Characteristics
and Selection

Unit IV
Transportation Performance, Costs and Value Measures – Factors driving Transportation Costs –
Categories of Transportation Costs – Transportation Routing Decisions

Unit V
Transit Operation Software – Benefits of Transportation Software – Advanced Fleet
Management System – Inter modal Freight Technology – Transportation Security Initiatives and
Role of Technology.

Text Books:
1. Management of Modern City Transportation System, M Mustafa K K Dewan, Deep &
Deep
Publications Pvt. Ltd., First Edition, 2004.
Reference Books:
1. Transportation Management – Imperatives and Best Practices, S. Jaya Krishna, ICFAI
University Press, 2007.
2. Marine Transportation Management, Henry S. Marcus, Auburn House Pub. Co.,1986.
3. Management of Transportation, Bardi Edward J., Cengage Learning (Thompson ), 6th
Edition 2006 [International Edition],
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STEVEDORING/FREIGHT FORWARDING & PORT OPERATIONS

Course Objectives:

1. It covers Internal Distribution of goods through Multimodal Transportation


2. Various methods and procedures used while loading and discharging cargoes
3. Code of safe practices while handling lifting gears and cargoes.
4. The student should be able to understand the role of Logistics through Multi Modal
Transportation, Physical Multi Modal Operations, Air Transportation, Trade routes and
cargoes, multi Modal Operators, sale and contact operators.
Learning Outcomes:

1. To get knowledge in multi modal transport operations, stevedoring and freight


forwarding.
2. To have a better insight in the intermediary operations in logistics management
3. To get exposed in various conventions related to marketing intermediaries international
shipping industry

UNIT-1

Basic Concepts of Cargo Work - Bale Capacity-Grain Capacity-Stowage Factor-Broken


Stowage-Load Density-Optional Cargo-Cargo Documents-Mate’s Receipt- Precautions before
loading - Dunnage- Separation- Pilfering-Contamination-Handling / Chafing /Crushing-Lashing-
Lifting Gear - Safe Working Load-Heavy lift Jumbo Derrick-Precautions when handling heavy
lifts-Stuelcken Derricks-Cranes.

UNIT-2

Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes; Flow Moisture Point-Transportable Moisture
Limit-Hazards due to Bulk Cargoes-Structural Hazards and Precautions-General Precautions
when holding Bulk Cargoes-Safety Precautions-Properties of Concentrates-Hazards of
Concentrates-Precautions when Carrying Concentrates - Some Common Cargoes - Hazards-
Precautions-Hold Preparation-Cotton-Rice-Dunnage-Spar Ceiling-Loading and Ventilation-
Cement, IMDG Code

Unit-3

Aim-Application-Classification-Packing- Marking/Labeling/Placarding-Documents-Stowage
Requirements- Precautions for Loading Dangerous Goods , Paletisation- Containers- Physical
Characteristics of Containers-Types of Containers- Refrigerated and Deck Cargoes - Types of
Refrigerated Cargoes-Refrigeration Systems-Cargo Operations-Deck Cargoes, Tanker Operation
Systems and their Associated Pipelines-Types of Cargo Pipeline Systems-Operational
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Procedures-Safety Procedures-Gas Detecting Instruments-Inert Gas System-Crude Oil Washing-


Pollution.

Unit-4

Some Common Cargoes Hazards-Precautions-Hold Preparation-Cotton-Rice-Dunnage-Spar


Ceiling-Loading and Ventilation-Cement, More Cargoes ,Sugar-Rubber-Salt-Pulp & Paper
Rolls-Iron and Steel Cargoes, - Principle of Stowing Cargo-Safety of Ship and Crew-Safety of
Cargo-Properties of Cargoes Dock Laborers Act,1934 Inspectors-Powers of Inspectors-
Obligations of Dock Workers

Unit-5

Introduction – genesis of freight forwarding – understanding concepts of containerization LCL /


FCL concepts – various sectors of container markets – Pre stuffing procedures; De stuffing
formalities – channelization of return / empty containers – reverse process.

Text Book:

1. Multimodal Transport Rules, Hugh M. Kindred, H. M. Kindred, M. R. Brooks, Kluwer


Law International Publisher, 1st Edition, 1997.
Reference Books:

1. Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993 Along With Allied Rules, Professional
Book Publishers.
2. Laws of Carriage of Goods by Sea and Multimodal Transport In India, Dr. K. V.
Hariharan, Shroff Pub & Dist. Pvt. Ltd, First Edition, 2006
3. Containerisation, Multimodal Transport and Infrastructure Development in India, Dr. K.
V. Hariharan, Shroff Pub & Dist. Pvt. Ltd, 2007
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LINER TRADE

Course Objectives:
1. This course is intended to offer a good understanding of nature of worldwide line
shipping trade including its structure & organization specially related to the container
trade.
2. To understand the methods of operations, technology and terminology used. Changes in
the liner shipping in the last quarter of the 20th century – containerization and
development of liner trade routes
Learning Outcomes:
1. To have a good exposure about the liner trade concepts in International Shipping industry
2. To strengthen the learners knowledge in unitization concept and INCOTERMs used in
international business.
3. To have a better understanding about the various documentation procedures in liner trade
UNIT 1
Definitions of liner trades; tramp trades; containerization- Unitization - containerization , liner
operations, port organization – Vessel loading and discharging , liner trade routes, The major
ports, liner service options - Liner trade – ship types – Tonnages; basic ship layout, types of
container ships, Ro-Ro barge carrying vessels, The refrigerated cargo ship conventional (Break
bulk) vessels future vessel developments, economy of scale, shipboard handling equipment.

UNIT 2
Cargoes & cargo equipment – Dangerous goods IMO special goods, cargo handlings other
methods of lifting cargo port handling equipment, port terminals; port and terminal management;
the role of ships officers - agent. Liner Shipping operations - Management and policy, ship
management and operations, independent ship management, insurance, trade of commercial
department, accounting, budgeting, freight collection and port disbursements agency duties.

UNIT 3
Containerization unitization and inter-modalism - Growth in world trade unitization; container
dimensions, types of container other container expressions container inventory, owning, leasing
meeting the demand for containers tracking the container fleet, container control, FCLS LCLS &
ICDS , legal & insurance implications in the container trade.

UNIT 4
The Bill of Lading and other Documentation - The Bill of Lading UK bill of lading Act 1855 and
UK carriage of goods by sea Act 1992, The use of Bill of Lading in liner trades, Bill of Lading
documentary credits, Bill of Lading clauses The printed clauses – The evidence of the contract,
other forms of Bill of Lading other liner documents, Intl conventions relating to Bill of Lading,
paperless trading
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UNIT 5
The Exchange of goods transfer - Transfer of funds from country to country, methods of
payments in International trade who are the merchants, International contracts of sale INCO
terms; Legal aspects of the liner trades - The carrier insurance the carrier’s liability for the cargo
the liabilities of the agent, legal aspects of the Bill of Lading, cargo claims general average (GA),
security, ISPS code.

Text Books:
1. Ship Operation Research and Development; A Program for Industry, J. Haskell, General
Books Publisher, 2009.
Reference Books:
1. Ship Operation Management, Fujita, N.H. Publisher, 1974.
2. Ship Operation Management, Bertrams Publication, 2010.
3. Handbook of Ship Calculations, Construction and Operation, Charles H. Hughes, Wexford
College Press, 2008.
4. Ocean Shipping - Elements of Practical Steamship Operation, Robert Edwards Annin,
Thompson Press, 2010.

SEMESTER – VI

INTERNSHIP IN LOGISTICS AND SHIPPING COMPANY

PROJECT WORK

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