partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Operations Management and Logistics Supervisors: Dr. T. van Woensel‚ TU/e‚ OPAC Prof. Dr. A.G. De Kok‚ TU/e‚ OPAC M. Van Veen MSc‚ FloraHolland‚ Concern Logistiek TUE. School of Industrial Engineering. Series Master Theses Operations Management and Logistics Subject headings: operations research‚ logistics‚ transport 2 Abstract This Master’s thesis concerns the analysis of the organization of the transport
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Delta Song Case Executive Summary U.S. Airlines face many issues today that ultimately will lower profits. Heightened Security in airports‚ less people willing to fly and a slumping economy have put the airline industry at a disadvantage. Delta Airlines has reported recently a $2 billon dollar second quarter loss. Delta has been losing ground to smaller airlines that fly the same routes that supply Delta with approximately 70% of its revenue. Delta Airlines will attempt to become
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Innovation of Agriculture Logistics Managing Food Inflation © 2011 KPMG‚ an Indian Partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”)‚ a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. About the study This is a briefing paper written by KPMG that assesses the underlying reasons for the high levels of inflation in the food economy of the country and its subsequent impact on innovations in business models
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[pic] UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MBA PROGRAMME COURSE: DPS 504: LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT LECTURER: Ms. SALOME RICHU Group 1 & 2 ENVIRONMENTAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT July 04‚ 2012 PRESENTED BY D61/60090/2011 – ONGONDO LUCAS D61/67682/2011 – CHEBELYON KEN D61/68645/2011 - WANYONYI LEVINA KULUNDU D61/66737/2010 – MBOGO BENSON D61/63174/2011 – MURIUKI ANN CAROLINE D61/67845/2011 – MBUGUA CAROLINE D61/62803/11 – CHARLES MAINA D61/63039/11
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SCM 460 GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY Dr. Alex Rodrigues Logistics / Manufacturing Interface & Lean Logistics Class Topics • Topic 1: – • Describe the steps of Design For Logistics (DFL) Topic 2: – Understand the philosophy of Lean Manufacturing/Logistics Procurement Perspectives • Continuous Supply: Stockouts of raw materials or components can stop production and result in extreme cost. • Minimize Inventory Investment: One goal of modern procurement is to maintain continuous supply with
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WAC CASE FOR ANALYSIS Thomas Green-Power‚ Office Politics and a Career in Crisis By‚ Bharat Dalvi PGDM-Executive Roll No:05 Dt: 29/11/12 To‚ Mr Thomas Green Dynamic Displays Resident Hills New York Dt: Nov 27‚2012 Dear Mr Green As per our discussion
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Logistics from a Historical Perspective R-Jay P. Quiambao‚ CIE Defining Logistics • The origin of the term logistics comes from the French word ―logistique‚‖ which is derived from ―loger‖ meaning quarters (as in quartering troops). 2 Defining Logistics • The practice of logistics in the military sector has been in existence for as long as there have been organized armed forces: – the supply‚ movement‚ and maintenance of an armed force both in peacetime and in battle conditions. 3 Logistics
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1) What issues should a logistic manager consider in trying to select a mode of transportation? The issues that a logistic manager should consider when they select a transportation mode are the follow: • Cost versus Speed • Packing expense versus risk of damage • Flexibility versus dependability • Railroad freight traffic in peak season ( some countries consider more important the passenger transportation than freight) • Infrastructure (bad infrastructure raise
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Summary: Agile Logistics‚ a Singapore based warehousing and logistics specialist‚ is a well-recognized third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Agile Logistics has the know-how to power their customers’ supply-chain - delivering intelligent solutions that streamline efficiencies and boost their customers’ bottom line. Agile Logistics wanted to design‚ fabricate and commission a new computer-controlled system for automatic placement‚ storage and retrieval of standardized shipping containers.
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Hence‚ the aim of this paper is discuss various information technology trends which support future logistics operations in order to gain a competitive advantage. 2. Using IT for Global Supply Chains In this part of the paper I will clearly outline various information technologies which support future logistics operations. According to Hammant these technologies can be grouped into four different categories namely integration and flexibility‚ electronic
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