Abstract Just-in-time manufacturing is a tremendous advantage in supply chain when everything works perfectly. However‚ there are many chances that will cause the delay‚ such as an overseas supplier has equipment problems‚ environmental factors delay deliveries or defective parts are discovered on the assembly line. To avoid these problems‚ premium freight‚ which is the last-minute rush shipments to bring in materials or components‚ is the best way for the firms. Although premium freight is costly
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Port Development & Logistics (Assignment 1) Student: Zhaofeng Cen Student ID: 171446 Unit Coordinator: Peggy Chen Unit Code: JNB516 Unit: Port Management and Strategy Course: MBA (Maritime and Logistics Management) Due Date: 27 August 2012 Word Count: 1646 words Abstract This essay can be divided into two parts. The first part answered the question about the evolution of port development based on existing conceptual perspectives
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction………………………………………………………………2 Part 1: Marketing Audit………………………………………………...2 External Audit……………………………………………………3 PEST Analyses…………………………………………………………….4 SWOT Analyses…………………………………………………………...8 Part 2: Market Segmentation…………………………………………………….9 Customers Choice Factors………………………………………………...10 Segmentation Matrix………………………………………………………11 Part 3: Market Targeting and Positioning………………………………………13
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activities as distribution consider as a non-core activity for many firms. Although‚ there are many advantage for outsourcing‚ there are also risks and disadvantage in this process. In this essay I would explain the term outsourcing and explain why organisations are preferring to outsource some of its functions in today’s environment. Also‚ in this essay it has been tried to analysis the advantage and disadvantage of the outsourcing process and its risks towards the organisation. The word outsourcing
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of quality to logistics systems has not been fully realised. In the last decade the growing importance of quality management has been a widely debated topic. Much empirical evidence links an organisations quality management practices to improved organisational performance therefore greater surplus. Due to increasing global competition‚ competitive priorities have shifted from simply cost to quality and flexibility (DeMeyer‚ Miller‚ Nakone‚ and Ferdows‚ 1989)‚ as a result logistics is applied as
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Chapter 6 Channels of distribution and logistics LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this chapter you will: n n n n comprehend key elements and decisions in distribution channel design be able to evaluate different configurations of channel structure be familiar with recent trends and developments in channels of distribution appreciate the importance of managing the physical flows of products‚ services and information into‚ through‚ and out of the organization to its customers n grasp the
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Marketing Channel and Logistics of HTC Executive summary HTC Corporation deals in the manufacture of mobile wireless technology. The firm faces extensive competition from companies such as Nokia‚ Samsung‚ Apple and RIM among others. To stay afloat in the competitive field of mobile technology‚ HTC has continued to undertake extensive R&D in mobile technology‚ efforts which have been rewarded by the production of many ‘firsts’ including the
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“Back to Basics.” It’s a look into how excellence in the core logistics and supply chain activities leads to overall business success. The articles in this seven-part series are written by educators from the University of Tennessee. Pictured: Wendy L. Tate‚ Assistant Professor of Logistics‚ Department of Marketing and Logistics‚ University of Tennessee. By Wendy L. Tate‚ Assistant Professor of Logistics‚ Department of Marketing and Logistics‚ University of Tennessee October 21‚ 2010 Globalization
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the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry in the United Arab Emirates during the last five years. The tools and techniques used for this analysis shall be PESTEL and PORTER’S 5 forces. Further this report shall discuss about the Industry type based on the competition existing in the market and its current phase in the Industry cycle. This report shall be considering the Industrial study conducted by major players in the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry in UAE and Logistics Reports issued by various
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With the Cement industry showing a downward trend in profit margins‚ better logistics management proves beneficial to many of the cement manufacturers. Let us explores the various modes of logistics that can provide a cost-effective means of cement transportation. Cement‚ being a bulk commodity‚ transporting is a costly affair. The selling and distribution costs account for around 21% of production cost. In 2009-10‚ top 30 cement companies spent more than Rs 10‚000 crore to carry cement to the consumer
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