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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Strategy and Supply Chain Management Degree Enrolled In: Master of International Business (MIB) and Master of Logistics Management (MLM) Student No: 305044575 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 GREEN STRATEGIES AND LEAN STRATEGIES 1 3 REVERSE LOGISTICS STRATEGY 2 4 E-LOGISTICS STRATEGY 3 4.1 Forward E-logistics 3 4.1.1 Procurement 3 4.1.2 Inventory Management and Warehousing 3 4.1.3 Transportation and Delivery Management 4 4.2 Reverse E-logistics 4 5 GREEN PURCHASING STRATEGY
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Transport and logistics Comprehensive sectoral analysis of emerging competences and economic activities in the European Union European Commission Submitted to the European Commission‚ DG Employment‚ Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Executed by: TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research SEOR Erasmus University Rotterdam ZSI Centre for Social Innovation DG EMPL project VC/2007/0866 Transport and logistics This report is published as part of a series of forward-looking sector
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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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Report on Market Research Analysis of Logistic Sector. Kalpesh Hiwase MMS Marketing Roll No: 74 Contents Topic Page No. 1. Introduction to Logistic Industry 3 2. What is the need of Market Research ? 9 3. How can the company use Market Research 11 4. Techniques for conducting Market Research 12 5. Sample Market Report Checklist 14 6. Sample Questionaire 17 7. Bibliography 18
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essay will discuss the concepts and the importance of logistics in our global word. It will then move to the recent climate change and its impact on our world with particular reference to logistics and GHG emissions relationship. The write up will follow up with the EPA and other agencies reactions and discuss the impact and the changes in the logistics management by the companies around the world. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Supply Chain Management refers to the flows of processes though which the
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Haier Logistics’ revolution Case Studies Haier Logistics’ revolution Case Studies 1、 Background Haier is the world ’s largest home appliance brand‚ founded in 1984 in Qingdao; the current Chairman of the Board‚ CEO Zhang Ruimin is one of the main founders. At present‚ Haier has established 21 worldwide industrial park‚ five R & D centers‚ 19 overseas trading companies‚ employs more than 70‚000 people worldwide. In 2011‚ Haier achieved a global turnover of 150.9 billion yuan‚ the brand value was
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CHALLENGES FOR LOGISTIC & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN SLOWDOWN A distinct feature of this economic slowdown is the direct degradation of consumer’s assets which has wiped out hundreds of billions of dollars in wealth. And consumers have responded by spending conservatively and concentrating on improving their savings. This new era of low spending and unpredictable consumer behaviour has rendered many demand-forecasting models inaccurate or even obsolete. Therefore‚ companies across the world are
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Logistics Logistics is the management of the flow of goods‚ information and other resources‚ including energy and people‚ between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet the requirements of consumers (frequently‚ and originally‚ military organizations). Logistics involves the integration of information‚ transportation‚ inventory‚ warehousing‚ material-handling‚ and packaging‚ and occasionally security. Logistics is a channel of the supply chain which adds the value
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Impact of Outsourcing Logistics Levels on Logistics Service Performance Mr. Zaryab Sheikh (Corresponding Author) Email: justzaryab@gmail.com Ms. Shafaq Rana Email: shafaq_rana@hotmail.com Mr. Samiullah Email: sami.mgt@gmail.com Ms. Sadia Umar Email: sadiaumar@ciitlahore.edu.pk Address: Department of Management Sciences‚ COMSATS Institute of Information Technology‚ Lahore‚ Pakistan ABSTRACT The contemporary dynamic business environment is characterized by the short life span of the products due
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