Concepts in Business Logistics

The research paper should be based on a topic discussed in the readings (books, articles) or videos. The requirements of this paper include a cover sheet (course title and name, paper title, student name, and student ID), abstract, 5-8 numbered pages of text, and a reference page. The research paper requires at least five references.

Course Syllabus: Business Logistics is the set of activities involved in the    flow    of materials and products through an organization and through the    supply chain to the market. This course examines and    applies management tools and principles to these supply and distribution problems. Emphasis is first placed on developing a broad overview of the logistics    field: what are    its principal activities, decisions and how these activities    produce value    by supplying customer service through order fulfillment. Inter-functional coordination is reviewed by examining how logistics are coordinated or integrated with    marketing and    corporate    strategy.    Next, a thorough grounding in concepts, alternatives and tools for the primary activities of logistics: inventory, transportation, warehousing and order    processing are presented.This provides    the basis    for examining    issues in    logistics system design, including stock location, sourcing, number and location of facilities and flow management.