Strategic Alliance on Logistic Enterprises – Trend and Government Tactics Abstract It has been admitted by the global enterprises that Strategic Alliances is a means to create value for enterprises. Logistical services’ globalization and synthesization promotes the strategic alliances among logistical companies. Under the circumstances‚ to view from macrofields‚ Chinese governments of all levels should try hard to break through departmentalism and regional protection so as to promote a
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JOURNAL OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS‚ Vol. 25‚ No. 1‚ 2004 145 THE ROLE OF PURCHASING IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION ANALYSIS by Craig R. Carter University of Nevada‚ Reno and Marianne M. Jennings Arizona State University Researchers over the past several years have advocated that the role of logistics must expand to encompass social responsibility (Bowersox 1998; Poist 1989; Stock 1990). Most recently‚ Murphy and Poist (2002) noted that research in the area of socially responsible
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DEPARTMENT OF SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT BMFI PARTIAL FUFILMENT OF THE REQUIMENT FOR THE ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AUGUST 2013 INTRODUCTION Integration is an essential element for providing maximum value to the end customers‚ when shipping a product overseas as part of a commercial transaction‚ the exporters must be aware of some requirements. Logistics is the management of
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND PENSKE LOGISTICS CASE STUDY KEVIN BRAVO EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY MARCH 4‚ 2012 Abstract In this case study I would highlight the importance of Penske Logistics to Ford Motor Company‚ one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers. Penske has a good reputation and are highly valuable in the logistics field. They are very famous in using a process that identifies and removes errors efficiently with a set of tools that increases productivity in the
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Globalization and the consequently expansion of the geographical firm’s borders led an increase of the international transport’s demand‚ promoting the develop of transport’s sector. In fact‚ the growth of the amount of freight being traded‚ as well as‚ a great variety of origins and destinations promotes the importance of international transportation as a fundamental element supporting the global economy. In particular‚ since the trading distances involved are often considerable‚ there has been
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Transportation Logistics and Economic Decline: Politics‚ Infrastructure and the Recession Final Project Ricky Dartez – 4171437 TLMT498‚ Summer 2012 Dr. Ernest L. Hughes October 28‚ 2012 Table of Contents Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Introduction…………………………………………….……………….………………………….4 The Scope of Logistics’ Economic Impact..…...………………………….……………………….5 The Economy of Logistics: Macro and Micro Perspectives…………….…………………………8 Impacts of the Great Recession………………………………………………………………
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International Logistics Written Assignment Logistics and Supply Chain Management Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary 3 2.0 Introduction and Background 4 3.0 Literature Review 5 4.0 Recommendations 8 Reference List 10 1.0 Executive Summary The globalisation of markets has increased customer demand and product differentiation. Higher quality products and shorter delivery times are essential for maintaining customer satisfaction
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military‚ civil and commercial users around the world. In addition‚ GPS is the backbone for modernizing the global air traffic system. CASE STUDY done by Dr ROULA MICHAELIDES‚ Dr ZENON MICHAELIDES and Dr DIMITRIOS NICOLAOU named “OPTIMISATION OF LOGISTICS OPERATIONS USING GPS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS” presented focuses on development of an integrated GPS/portal solution with an objective of enhancing control and visibility over inland transport thus improving customer service through the application of
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Introduction The aim of this paper is to analyze the supply chain management‚ of United Colors of Benetton‚ in order to understand the key logistic factors that have made this company so successful in the apparel industry. In addition‚ after an overview of the outsourcing model in China‚ I analyze the costs and issues that Benetton has faced in moving its operations in Asia. Although there have been problems‚ Benetton is a clear example of a successful outsourcing process directed to China.
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affecting organizations‚ affecting international logistic activities Uncontrollable environment is one major condition which is unpredictable and uncertain. Regardless of what it might be‚ an uncontrollable environment will negatively affect any organization effort‚ no matter which function it is and perhaps the objectivities and strategies of the business. Today‚ business is a global market. In one way or another‚ we are all closely connected. The logistics systems have had the result of shrinking the
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