Role of Distribution in Supply chain, Distribution channels Functions, resources, Operations in Distribution Designing Distribution network models - its features - advantages and disadvantages Distribution network planning, Distribution network decisions, Distribution requirement planning (DRP) Role of Transportation in Logistics and Business, Principle and Participants-Scope and relationship with other business functions, Modes of Transportation - Mode and Carrier selection, Routing and scheduling International transportation, carrier, Freight and Fleet Management, Transportation Management systems-Administration, Rate negotiation, Trends in transportation Usage of IT Application, ITMS, Communication systems, Automatic Vehicle location systems, Geographic information systems