OVERVIEW

The course presents the main optimization and control models and methods for planning and organizing logistic networks and intermodal nodes.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to present general issues and provide basic knowledge about the theory and technologies for optimizing and controlling logistic systems. The learning outcomes of the course are the following, always with reference to planning/organizing logistic networks: - identification of the decisional class to which a specific problem belongs; - definition of the most appropriate modelling method for the problem statement - definition of the most adequate solution methodology for the problem - identification of a software solution for the problem - definition and discussion of the problem relevance and effects on the overall system planning.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The learning outcomes of the course are the following, always with reference to planning/organizing logistic networks:

- identification of the decisional class to which a specific problem belongs;

- definition of the most appropriate modelling method for the problem

- problem statement

- definition of the most adequate solution methodology for the problem

- identification of a software solution for the problem

- definition and discussion of the problem relevance and effects on the overall system planning.

PREREQUISITES

Basics of operations research, basics of systems theory.

TEACHING METHODS

The course will be organized with lessons and some exercises in laboratory, where the students will learn how to use specific software for planning and controlling logistic systems

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Introduction to logistics.

Hierarchical architecture for decisions in complex systems with specific focus on logistic networks

Strategic decisions in logistics: location problems, network design problems

Tactical decisions in logistics: service network design problems, allocation of storage areas and vehicle fleets in logistic systems

Operational decisions in logistics: vehicle loading problems, vehicle routing problems, vehicle scheduling problems, crew scheduling

On-line monitoring and control of operations in logistics.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Gianpaolo Ghiani, Gilbert Laporte, Roberto Musmanno, “Introduction to Logistics Systems Planning and Control”, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2004.

J. W. Böse, “Handbook of Terminal Planning”, Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series, Springer, 2011

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

SILVIA SIRI (President)

CECILIA CATERINA PASQUALE

SIMONA SACONE (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The lessons will start according to the beginning of the semester 

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The evaluation consists in an oral exam.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

During the exam the capability of the student to formalize decision-making problems related to the organization of logistics network activities will be assessed.

Exam schedule