The course discusses a set of approaches for coordinating activities related to planning, implementation, and control of goods and information flows in logistic networks and supply chains in such a way that the total system wide cost is minimized while satisfying the service level requirement.  The objective of this course is to impart to the students basic knowledge on logistics & supply chain management, which includes key issues on inventory control and management, supply contract, bullwhip effect and the value of information sharing, distribution strategy, procurement strategy, and pricing strategy