Logistics from a Historical Perspective R-Jay P. Quiambao‚ CIE Defining Logistics • The origin of the term logistics comes from the French word ―logistique‚‖ which is derived from ―loger‖ meaning quarters (as in quartering troops). 2 Defining Logistics • The practice of logistics in the military sector has been in existence for as long as there have been organized armed forces: – the supply‚ movement‚ and maintenance of an armed force both in peacetime and in battle conditions. 3 Logistics
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Process Design for Riordan Manufacturing‚ China Blo Jo University of Phoenix-Houston Campus Operations Management OPS/571 Dr. Alex Kadrie February 18‚ 2010 Process Design for Riordan Manufacturing‚ China The Riordan Manufacturing Plant in Hangzhou‚ China as part of their relocation effort‚ have undertaken an intense operation to modernize and upgrade the manufacturing process for the electric fans. An analysis of the manufacturing processes indicated roadblocks and loopholes in the system
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Manufacturing Strategy Comparison between four of the key players in the UK manufacturing industry. Jan13‚ 2014 Abstract The manufacturing industry plays a central part in many different sectors of the global industry. Manufacturing use a variety of tools and machinery‚ and involves a range of manual tasks carried out by people as well as high-tech activities performed by machines to produce goods. Due to several changes that have affected the manufacturing sector in the
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Logistics process Definition of logistics Logistics is a function that is flexible and changes according to the various constraints and demands imposed upon it. Logistics is - Supply + Materials Management + Distribution and logistics is basically the overall management of distributions and supply. There are many different transport methods including- * Air- This is used to deliver goods fast and also internationally. * Water- This can be used to transport goods slower. Sometimes unreliable
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Logistics October 28‚ 2008 The articled uploaded are very good and should be read. The lecture does not follow the format of the book but the book is easy to read and forms a background to the course. Preferred definition: (what is logistics? why are we studying logistics) Slide Logistics/concept 3 In the definition‚ every word counts. Key words underlined. Logistics is a process – continually doing it‚ not just once. You plan‚ implement and control. It includes a planning function‚ something
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Key Elements of the P&L a/c and the Balance Sheet Sales: This is income got after the business is finished selling goods or services. Sales in PPP determine whether a company makes a profit or loss. 2014 2013 £100‚250 £105‚800 Cost of Sales: These are the costs a business obtains from making direct sales. In PPP is to know how much the making of the pizza has cost in order to have a selling price. 2014 2013 £47940 £51750 Opening Stock: These are goods that a PPP starts with at the start of the
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nature of logistics and supply chain management changing dramatically. Furthermore‚ the relationship between retailer and supplier changed as well due to the changing of retail exchanges. As retailers are going to gain much more business opportunities and reduce cost on supply chain‚ it has affected the supplier in somehow. According to the change‚ there are some issues cannot be ignored because of the importance of the relationship between retailers and suppliers. This study aim to state what is the
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The design argument attempts to explain the existence of god through things we can see in the world around us. It is otherwise known as the “teleological argument”. “Telos” is the Greek word for purpose the teleological argument uses the idea of purpose‚ order and complexity which we can observe in the universe in order to explain and attempt to prove the existence of god. The design argument is an a prosteriori argument as it uses experience of the world which can be observed in order to reach
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Assignment 1. There are five logistics/supply chain stories in the video. Suggest an appropriate title that you would give to each story. (10 marks) FarEastFlora- “Delivering love to the one’s we love” Transporting the animals- “Sizing up the Sheep” WLNA- “Keeping it cool on this Sunny Island” NTUC supply chain- “Right product‚ right quantity‚ at the right time!” Keppel Logistics- “The life and benefits of logisticians” 2. What type of logistics does each story belong to? (10 marks)
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Report on International Logistics I. Introduction This report focuses on. the type of inventory decisions that ZK would have to make. the factors the company would take into account when choosing its transport methods. how the company would take into account customer needs when deciding on warehousing facilities. II. Findings 1. The type of inventory decision that ZK would have to make Inventory control is the supervision of supply‚ storage and accessibility of items in order
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