“A STUDY ON LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN INFORMATION

SYSTEMS WITH REFERENCE TO VRL PVT LTD””

SYNOPSIS OF THE PROPOSED MBA DISSERTATION PROJECT

SUBMITTED FROM

SUBMITTED BY
MD BILAL AHMED
(REG.NO:MB186229)

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

Dr. IRFAN MUMTAZ K.S

PROFESSOR

AL-AMEEN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

HOSUR ROAD

BANGALORE-560027
TITLE OF DISSERTATION:

“A STUDY ON LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN INFORMATION SYSTEMS WITH

REFERENCE TO VRL PVT LTD”

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:

This study will explain about the issues taking place in the logistics, due to improper decision
management which impacts huge in the market. In the competitive world, if the logistics and supply
chain information system uses old traditional concepts, ideologies etc. will not going to achieve the
objectives. Warehouse wireless instability and handheld disconnection and printing and scanning
issues are the few major problems facing by VRL Pvt ltd.

NEED OF THE STUDY:

The purpose of the study where it explains about the importance of logistics and supply chain
information system in VRL Pvt ltd by enhancing the methods towards employees, proper decision
making by treating employees as assets of the organization. This study replicates that logistics is key
pillar for any organization. This study also indicates how to utilize manpower and supply chain
information system with proper planning, time management, segregating into proper portfolios
which results any project results uncertainty into best certain results.

OBJECTIVES OF STUDY:
1. To study about the logistics and supply chain information system with reference to VRL Pvt ltd
2. To study the various documents maintained while transportation of goods.
3. To study various costs involved in logistics and steps to reduce those costs.
4. To study the booking and delivery process maintained in organisation.
5. To know the potential for logistics and supply chain information system in fourth coming years.
METHODOLOGY:

Sampling:
The sampling technique used is simple random sampling.

Simple Random Sampling:

A simple random sampling is a subset of statistical population in which each member of the
subset has an equal probability of being chosen. It is an unbiased surveying technique.

Sample Size:
Sample size measures the number of individual samples measured or observations used in a
survey or experiment. Here in the study the number of sampling units selected from the population is
called the size of the sampling. In this project, sample size is 50.

RESEARCH DESIGN:

Research design is simply the framework or plan for a study, used as a guide in collecting and
analyzing data. There are three types of Research Design,

1. Exploratory Research Design

2. Descriptive Research Design

3. Casual Research Design

For the study, Descriptive Research Design has been used.

TOOLS FOR DATA COLLECTION:

PRIMARY DATA:
Data observed or collected directly from first-hand experience is called primary data. The
primary data will be collected from the respondents by administrating a structured questionnaire and
also through observation, interview and discussion with management.
Here primary data is collecting by:
 Interviews
 Questionnaire
 Observation
 Survey

SECONDARY DATA:
Published data and the data collected in the past or other parties are called secondary data.
Apart from primary data collected, the data will be also collected through text books and internet for
the study. Here the secondary data is collecting from:
 Internet
 News papers
 Articles
 Journal

CONCLUSION:

It can be concluded that logistics and supply chain information system are quite different
from the old economy industry. India is considered one of Super Power in Information Technology
and allied fields. VRL Pvt ltd is offering high service for customers. VRL logistics experience in
service market through which the company can offer the best service to the customer. the company
has made sincere efforts to achieve its goal and objectives over the years. It has a good service record
and has good market potential and image.

VRL Pvt ltd is building long lasting relationship with its customers, every members of VRL
is motivated to perform and delivers to the fullest of their ability by constantly upgrading the skill-set
of employee to suit long –term goals through this the company expects to come out with highly
competitive and technologically advanced service and solution.