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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ic Case 4: Brittany Long Guided Reflection Questions Opening Questions How did the simulated experience of Brittany Long’s case make you feel? Brittany Long’s case gave me the experience of providing care for a patient diagnosed with sickle cell. Initiallly‚ I was unsure on which pain medications to give being that she had orders for acetaminiophen‚ ibuprophen and morphine. I decided to stck with the morphine after retrying since her pain level was severe. Describe the actions you felt went well
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DCH Logistics Planning for La Cafetière What are the advantages of having a bonded Warehouse and how can it help in doing international business? A Bonded Warehousing can be defined as storage‚ manipulation‚ or further manufacturing of dutiable goods in a building or other secured area without the payment of duty on it. Advantage: Goods can stay in a bonded warehouse for an unlimited period of time‚ and no import duties and VAT will have to be paid until the moment they are actually imported
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LOGISTIC SECTOR 1 CONTENT SERIAL NO. 1. 2. INTRODUCTION INDUSTRY COMPOSITION 2.1 ROAD TRANSPORT 2.1.1 LOGISTIC COMPANIES ENGAGED IN ROAD TRANSPORT 2.2 RAIL TRANSPORT 2.2.1 LOGISTIC COMPANIES ENGAGED IN RAIL TRANSPORT 2.3 SHIPPING 2.3.1 LOGISTIC COMPANIES ENGAGED IN SHIPPING 2.4 AIR CARGO 2.5 WAREHOUSING 2.5.1 LOGISTIC COMPANIES ENGAGED IN WAREHOUSING 2.6 CONTAINER FREIGHT STATIONS/ INLAND CONTAIN DEPOTS(CFS/ICD) 2.6.1 LOGISTIC COMPANIES ENGAGED IN CFS/ICD 2.7 PORTS 2.8 COLD CHAINS 2.8.1 LOGISTIC
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Case Description Cablex Industries liked to be seen as itself a bastion of tradition. The original owner‚ Jagan‚ had maintained close control over the business for 25 years as it developed a number of cables for two wheelers. Until he retired in 1995‚ Jagan knew the names of every one of the 250 staff members and their families. He made all decisions about products‚ clients‚ and employment conditions‚ even signed every leave application. Jagan knew all dealers and major two wheeler manufacturers
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Page1 Future Express‚ The Future Express‚ The Court of Appeal (Civil Division) 29 July 1993 Case Analysis Where Reported Case Digest [1993] 2 Lloyd’s Rep. 542 Subject: Shipping Keywords: Bills of lading; Cargo; Delivery; Insolvency Summary: Bill of lading; c & f contract; bank named as consignee; property passing separately from bill; buyer insolvent; delivery of cargo without production of bill; whether bank becoming pledgee of goods; whether bank having title to sue; whether shipowner
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Quality Management Recommendation ISO 9001:2008 Customized Balanced Score Card Proposal DATE | 19/10/2012 PLACE | THE HAGUE Preface In the Academic Year 2012/2013 our team of four students was assigned to audit a case hotel as part of the Quality Management module. The course consists of different stages: in the Analysis Phase the main task is to get relevant information through lectures (theoretical background‚ practical interview skills) and interviews with the representative Management
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the centralized structure of the past‚ and adopting a more decentralized structure (Management Challenges in the 21st Century p 315). The air express industry is no exception. FedEx‚ the leader in the air express industry since the late eighties‚ is also leading U.P.S. in the race to become decentralized. Airborne Express is not even in the race. In order to compete in today’s changing environment‚ Airborne Express needs to move away from its old fashioned centralized structure and form a more decentralized
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www.pwc.com/tl2030 Transportation & Logistics 2030 Volume 4: Securing the supply chain Strategies to help companies take an active role in improving supply chain security. Acknowledgements The editorial board of this issue of our Transportation & Logistics 2030 series consisted of the following individuals: PwC Klaus-Dieter Ruske +49 211 981 2877 klaus-dieter.ruske@de.pwc.com Dr. Peter Kauschke +49 211 981 2167 peter.kauschke@de.pwc.com Gautam Basu +358 5040 16830 gautam.basu@fi.pwc
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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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