Logistics and Supply Chain Management Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle La Rochelle‚ October/November 2012 Prof. Dr. Thomas Liebetruth Learning Objectives Realizing some applications of logistics principles in the “real world” Understanding the necessity and the challenges of Supply Chain Management Know different approaches how to model a Supply Chain Structure and localize the problems of Supply Chain Management Master (some of) the basic management and planning techniques in a Supply Chain
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“Reverse logistics and environment empathy: reversing logistic chain and reducing e-waste‚ a qualitative analysis” ABSTRACT With rise of consumerism and rapidly changing technologies to cater to emerging needs of affluent consumers electrical and electronics industry has undergone several changes and innovation in terms of technology and hence product. Along with every technological up gradation‚ product obsolescence is also increasing at a fast pace aided by various subjective factors of individual
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LOGISTICS CENTRES DIRECTIONS FOR USE EUROPLATFORMS EEIG 1 A report by EUROPLATFORMS EEIG January 2004 The term “logistics centres” generally denotes those sites specially organised for carrying out logistics activities. The name of these sites may vary depending on the customs in practice in each country – for instance we may find: 1. Centres logistiques de fret 2. Gares routières de marchandises 3. Logistics park 4. Platform freight terminal 5. Interporto 6. Centro integrado
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Introduction Development of Logistics Industry in China Development trend of China’s logistics industry More competitions in further from the foreign investment and private enterprise in China The Corning of the integration Storm in China Conclusion Reference Introduction With China’s entering WTO and the coming of the economic globalization‚ modern logistics has stepped into a far increased stage. In 2003‚ the logistics in China occupied RMB 240 billion
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Is the Term Green Logistics an Oxymoron Introduction Over recent years there has been increasingly more pressure from the public and the government on organisations to decrease the environmental impact of their logistics operations. The distribution of products impairs air quailty‚ produces noise and vibration‚ causes motor vechicle accidents and contributes significantly to global warming through greenhouse gas emmisions. The term ‘green logistics’ describes attempts by organisations to minimise
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and HomeHelp to consider in evaluating this proposal? Is time-based logistics the right strategy for each company? These are the major business propositions: * Information transmission system from POS data to manufacturing plant. * Inventory level control * The future perspective of annual growth * New business process * The initial investment on equipment‚ and additional cost The time-based logistics will be the right strategy for each company. The first reason is the
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The Influence On Internet and Logistics In the 21st century‚ the internet has become a part of everyday life. Not only for social purposes‚ but for business purposes‚ too! In this paper we will be discussing how the internet has influenced the logistics world; when it comes to online retailing‚ on-demand software‚ and e-procurement. The first influence on logistics and the internet is online retailing. When looking at online retailing‚ we will also be looking at in-store retailing for they
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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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XPO Logistics‚ Inc. (XPO) BRADLEY S. JACOBS is the Chief Executive Officer of XPO Logistics‚ Inc. A career CEO‚ he has led two public companies. United Rentals‚ Inc.‚ which he cofounded in 1997; and United Waste Systems‚ Inc.‚ founded in 1989. Mr. Jacobs served as Chairman and CEO of United Rentals for the company’s first six years‚ and as Executive Chairman for an additional four years. He served eight years as Chairman and CEO of United Waste Systems. Previously‚ Mr. Jacobs founded Hamilton Resources
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Introduction……………………………………………………………….3/7\ Relationship………………………………………………………………3/7~4/7\ new requirements…………………………………………………………4/7~5/7\ The efficiency and reliability of international logistics…………………..5/7~6/7\ Conclusion ………………………………………………………………….6/7\ References…………………………………………………………………7/7\ International trade and international Logistics The rapid expansion of trade liberalization and the growth of global capital markets and integration‚ information technology and the progressive development
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