MBA 4.2: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT Module 1 Introduction to Logistics and its interface with production and Marketing; Measures of Logistics; Physical distribution and logistics. Introduction to Logistics • When total supply chain system is integrated over a firm‚ it is known as logistics • It is an integrated effort aimed at helping customer value at a lower cost. • Without logistical support‚ marketing and manufacturing departments cannot accomplish product in timely or fresh manner. • The value of
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Running head: Transportation and Logistic Chain Ahmed Lajili Ali UB.ID# 0860828 University of Bridgeport Mechanical Engineering Master of science Principle of Logistic ((MEEG 574)) Pr. David Burnell Abstract Purpose: to introduce the issue of the transportation and logistics chains. Finding: outlines how the individual papers affect debate on the nature and development of transportation
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Principles and Advantages of Logistics Outsourcing In the face of increasingly intensified competition in the emerging globaleconomy‚ manufacturing and retail firms are progressively turning to outsourcing of their logistics functions. Outsourcing is a viable business strategy because turning non-core functions over to external suppliers enables companies to leverage their resources‚ spread risks and concentrate on issues critical to survival and future growth. One way of extending the logistics organization
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1. What is reverse logistics (RL)? How does it differ from forward logistics Reverse logistics is the process of planning‚ implementing‚ and controlling the efficient‚ cost effective flow of raw materials‚ in-process inventory‚ finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal. More precisely‚ reverse logistics is the process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of
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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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SMT1004 Logistics Operations/Techniques 1213 Name : SHAO HONGYI Id : u1069593 Data:02/12/2012 content Introduction 3 Background 3 Importance of logistic and supply Chain 4 Importance of cost 4 Importance of logistics customer service 4 Analysis of structure planning 5 The relationship among four factors 5 Analysis of inventory 6 Logistics models 6 The Allocation Models 6 Allocation Models of product
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Logistics Administration. Objective: To provide the students with the basic elements of the logistics administration and the physical distribution in order to take the right decisions. Compendia: a) Total Distribution Concept and logistics administration b) Customer service‚ logistics and customer service and customer service vs. cost c) Channel of distribution strategy‚ selection of the channel and distribution d) Warehousing Total Distribution Concept and logistics
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DCH Logistics Planning for La Cafetière What are the advantages of having a bonded Warehouse and how can it help in doing international business? A Bonded Warehousing can be defined as storage‚ manipulation‚ or further manufacturing of dutiable goods in a building or other secured area without the payment of duty on it. Advantage: Goods can stay in a bonded warehouse for an unlimited period of time‚ and no import duties and VAT will have to be paid until the moment they are actually imported
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Integrated Virtual Logistics Network for Quick Responses By Diatha Krishna Sundar October 2001 Please address all correspondence to: Professor Diatha Krishna Sundar Associate Professor & Chairperson - ERP Centre Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Bangalore 560 076 Phone : 080 - 6993276 Fax : 080-6584050 E-mail : diatha@iimb.ernet.in Electronic copy available at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2160390 Working Paper on Integrated Virtual Logistics Network for Quick Responses
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TRP Report DHL LogisticS Mbab 5P07 ------------------------------------------------- professor Yoogalingam Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Literature Review of Facility Location Decisions 5 Implications for DHL 10 Recommendation 13 Conclusions 14 Bibliography 15 Executive Summary The following analysis will
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