SCM Head
Logistic Management
Assignment 1
1- Did it surprise you that logistics can be such an important component in a country’s economic system? Why or why not
No, it does not surprise me , especially after having deep understanding about the Logistics role on controlling the flow of the product in any economic system, and helps all the functional areas in any Supply chain to synergize together to reach the goal (effective ) and reach the maximum utilization (efficient) to decrease waste and cost, thus to maximize the customer satisfaction in forward and Reverse flow, accordingly it is suffice to say that it can be considered one of the most important component in the Country’s economic system.
2- Due to technical problems, Toyota had recalled various models of their cars in the international market. This in return had a severe impact on their strategic and operational thinking and planning. From a logistics management perspective, describe how the logistics function can contribute to overcome Toyota's recall crisis.
Although it has been the world third largest manufacturer of automobiles in unit sales and in the net sales, also created good customer relationship and provides customers with the products they need.
However from my prospective, Toyota faced a critical recession in the Motor market, as they ultimately recalled millions of its cars for floor mat issues, brake problems and "sticky" gas pedals. Toyota did recall almost 8 million vehicles worldwide.
Accordingly and due to the a/m problems in recent produced vehicles, The foundations of the public’s trust in Toyota - a firm that takes great pride in the quality and safety of its vehicles- have been shaken.
Although there are speculations that Toyota was aware of the issues prior to this time, Toyota did not respond until the crisis reached the current status of the issues life cycle. Since this was so late in the issues life cycle to begin responding to Toyota’s crises, I presumed there would be
Assignment 1
1- Did it surprise you that logistics can be such an important component in a country’s economic system? Why or why not
No, it does not surprise me , especially after having deep understanding about the Logistics role on controlling the flow of the product in any economic system, and helps all the functional areas in any Supply chain to synergize together to reach the goal (effective ) and reach the maximum utilization (efficient) to decrease waste and cost, thus to maximize the customer satisfaction in forward and Reverse flow, accordingly it is suffice to say that it can be considered one of the most important component in the Country’s economic system.
2- Due to technical problems, Toyota had recalled various models of their cars in the international market. This in return had a severe impact on their strategic and operational thinking and planning. From a logistics management perspective, describe how the logistics function can contribute to overcome Toyota's recall crisis.
Although it has been the world third largest manufacturer of automobiles in unit sales and in the net sales, also created good customer relationship and provides customers with the products they need.
However from my prospective, Toyota faced a critical recession in the Motor market, as they ultimately recalled millions of its cars for floor mat issues, brake problems and "sticky" gas pedals. Toyota did recall almost 8 million vehicles worldwide.
Accordingly and due to the a/m problems in recent produced vehicles, The foundations of the public’s trust in Toyota - a firm that takes great pride in the quality and safety of its vehicles- have been shaken.
Although there are speculations that Toyota was aware of the issues prior to this time, Toyota did not respond until the crisis reached the current status of the issues life cycle. Since this was so late in the issues life cycle to begin responding to Toyota’s crises, I presumed there would be