17-9-2013 What is reverse logistics (RL)? How does it differ from forward logistics? Many organizations and individuals have tried to define Reverse Logistics. We refer to the term "reverse logistics" as all activity associated with a product/service after the point of sale‚ the ultimate goal to optimize or make more efficient aftermarket activity‚ thus saving money and environmental resources. Other terms synonymous to Reverse Logistics™ (RL) are Aftermarket Logistics‚ Retrogistics‚ or Aftermarket
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NOKIA: Reverse logistic & recycling Nokia is one of the biggest mobile manufacturers in world. Nokia works with carefully selected companies who reclaim materials from the phones and accessories. It passes on to third party recycling or recycles itself. These companies are assessed on a regular basis to make sure anything handed to them is recycled responsibly. It has been running take-back campaigns since the late 1990s and regularly works with environmental organizations or non-governmental
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Introduction Definition: Logistics… “The planning‚ implementing‚ and controlling the efficient‚ cost effective flow and storage of raw materials‚ in-process inventory‚ finished goods and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of meeting customer requirements”. (Canadian Association of Logistics Management‚ 1995). Simply put it‚ logistics is about managing the flow of materials be it raw or finished product‚ information & finances in the supply chain‚ a
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“Back to Basics.” It’s a look into how excellence in the core logistics and supply chain activities leads to overall business success. The articles in this seven-part series are written by educators from the University of Tennessee. Pictured: Wendy L. Tate‚ Assistant Professor of Logistics‚ Department of Marketing and Logistics‚ University of Tennessee. By Wendy L. Tate‚ Assistant Professor of Logistics‚ Department of Marketing and Logistics‚ University of Tennessee October 21‚ 2010 Globalization
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started selling the old software locally. Solution: Companies could better manage their logistics systems integrated with the customer relationship management as a result of using advanced logistics information systems like electronic data intrechange and advanced order processing systems. Adobe faces a problem because ot not using these technologies efficiently. They could have set up a logistics program easily so that they got track of their old customers. For example when the programs become
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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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NATIONAL LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT (Provide services to expedite premium freight to its customers!) Introduction: In less than two decades National Logistics Management has already become one of the most successful and fast growing logistics companies of the USA. Despite increasing competition in logistics‚ NLM continues to adapt itself to the changing environment. Suffice to state just one fact: two years in a row ( in 2004 and 2005 respectively) - two reputable and well-known magazines- Inc. magazine
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Examination Paper of Logistics Management IIBM Institute of Business Management Examination Paper MM.100 Distribution & Logistics Management Section A: Objective Type & Short Questions (30 marks) This section consists of Multiple Choice & Short Note type questions. Answer all the questions. Part one carries 1 mark each & Part Two carries 5 marks each. Part One: Multiple Choices: 1. It deals with the movement of finished goods from the last point of production to the point
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your opponent with difficulties throughout the course of the game--is a strategic move (Dupuy‚ 1970). Logistics make it possible for military units to be ready to fight‚ and have the materials to conduct and sustain the fight. Sometimes‚ in very informal military discussions‚ someone will offer a toast: "Amateurs talk tactics. Dilettantes talk strategy. Professionals talk logistics." (Dupuy‚ 1970) In nursing‚ I have to wear hats. I have to be tactical and react to immediate needs. Such an
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What changes did Shavers make to integrate its European logistics? Integrated logistics is defined as the the process of anticipating customer needs and wants; acquiring the capital‚ materials‚ people‚ technologies and information necessary to meet those needs and wants; optimizing the goods-or-service-producing a network to fulfill customer requests; and utilizing the network to fulfill customer request in a timely way.” Integrated logistics is a service-oriented process. It incorporates actions
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