Introducing logistics 1.1 Definition of logistics According to a widespread definition‚ logistics (from the Greek term l´ gos‚ which o means ‘order’‚ or from the French loger‚ which means ‘allocate’) is the discipline that studies the functional activities determining the flow of materials (and of the relative information) in a company‚ from their origin at the suppliers up to delivery of the finished products to the customers and to the post-sales service. The origins of logistics are of a
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QUESTIONS: How does Elizabeth currently organize her logistics? What do you think are her aims and priorities? Logistics is the function responsible for all aspects of the movement and storage of materials on their journey from suppliers to final customers. In the Hessingen Herb Farm‚ Elizabeth Kole personally manages the logistics matters. She personally monitors the movement and storage of her products from the raw materials to the customers. Logistics would have played a great part in the expansion
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Green Logistics. Because the Future Can’t Wait. GOGREEN Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing our generation. Increasingly authorities and consumers expect business to calculate‚ account for and reduce their carbon emissions. CO2 accounting is a new science and there is no single way of doing it. This can make calculating your carbon footprint rather complicated. Do you know where you stand? Reporting of carbon emissions is the first step to greening your logistics. We provide
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PROOF CHAPTER 1 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAINS Contents Learning objectives 3 Role of logistics 4 Supply chains 8 Aims of logistics 14 Activities of logistics 18 Importance of logistics 22 Chapter review 28 Case study – Ace Dairies 29 Project – useful websites 30 Discussion questions 31 References 31 Further reading 32 LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this chapter you should be able to: • understand the broad role of logistics • see how logistics support the operations of an organisation
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Case Presentation Guideline Time allocated: Presentation – 20 mins Class discussion – 10 mins (more if time permits) Where to start – Start the presentation with a thorough presentation of the case facts. Bring the class up to speed with the case facts. Assume an audience who do not know anything about the case. Set up presentation quickly – We cannot afford the time. Therefore choose the quickest way to set up‚ either by plugging in your thumbdrive/s in the Instructor’s computer or using
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1. Using the data on the two part numbers given‚ provide a comprehensive evaluation of the ordering policies. Compare the present annual average cost with the cost of using a system such as EOQ‚ and discuss any other order policies as appropriate. Analysis: The table will is showing a comparison of the present annual average cost with the cost of using EOQ for parts A233 circuit board and P656 powder supply respectively. Conclusion: From the table we can see that cost of EOQ less than the present
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DELL LOGISTICS NETWORK: DELL LOGISTICS NETWORK Dell’s new and improved design for a channel distribution model: Order processing Pre-production Accessories ready Configuration Test Boxing Distribution preparations Shiping (transportation) TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DESIGN: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DESIGN Optimize inbound and outbound transportation networks Collaborate with the best logistics and transportation providers Mode of transportation – By Ship By Rail By Air “GREEN” INITIATIVES Transport
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Multinational Logistics Provider’s Entry into Singapore’s Global and Domestic Hub” Business and Economics of the Asia Pacific Countries Introduction The Asia Pacific region is known as the most dynamic region in the world accounting for over half the worlds GDP and over 60% of exports. (Chen. M. 2004). Asia ’s current account surplus is projected to fall by 3% of regional GDP in 2010 and 2011 and from 5% from 2007. Making a modest contribution to the narrowing of global imbalances‚ while
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& M‚ (Hennes & Mauritz AB) is a Swedish multinational retail-clothing company‚ known for its trendy fashion clothing for men‚ women‚ teenagers and children. It started out as a single womenswear store in 1947‚ and subsequently transformed to a global company offering fashion for the whole family‚ and their home. The business concept is to give the customer unbeatable value by offering fashion and quality at the best price. H&M ensures the best price by having few middlemen‚ having a broad
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一、True/False Questions 1、Logistics clearly contributes to time and form utility. 2、The purpose of logistics is to maximize customer service. 3、Two of the five primary activities in the value chain are inbound logistics and outbound logistics. 4、The Internet has done little to improve logistical effectiveness and efficiency. 5、Logistics offers many companies an important route for creating marketing superiority. 6、It is better for a logistics manager to be a generalist rather than a specialist
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