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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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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Case 1 Integrated Logistics Overview This case finds Tom Lippert‚ sales representative for DuPont Engineering Polymers (DEP)‚ in a situation common to today’s competitive sales environment. His company‚ as a supplier to a major manufacturer (GARD)‚ is faced with changing times. GARD is in the midst of a “changing of the guard” as Mr. Lippert’s long-time contact‚ Mike O’Leary‚ retires. O’Leary’s successor‚ Richard Binish‚ brings a new set of supplier expectations to the fore of GARD’s
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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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Business logistics The way business is done was revolutionised by the Internet and caused emergence of the e-commerce. The main changes from the business perspective happened in the supply chain. Supply chain is important for any business‚ because it literally shows the way inputs go through to reach the customers. It is often very sophisticated and complex‚ but simple version could be shown in the following scheme: As far as the logistics is concerned‚ we can look closely to that aspect
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Introduction Reverse logistics is described as the function of handling returned products due to damage‚ expiry‚ end of life & recalls etc. In organizations there are a number of activities that describes Reverse Logistics management but are not recognized and controlled (Fassoula‚ 2007). Reverse Logistics (RL) can be considered as a way to understand the process of movement of products from downstream to the point of production for the purpose of recapturing value and proper disposal (Khan &
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TRP Report DHL LogisticS Mbab 5P07 ------------------------------------------------- professor Yoogalingam Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Literature Review of Facility Location Decisions 5 Implications for DHL 10 Recommendation 13 Conclusions 14 Bibliography 15 Executive Summary The following analysis will
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Reverse logistics and the return portion of the supply chain is often an overlooked and mismanaged process. Companies tend to focus their efforts on the forward portion of supply chain management‚ while failing to take advantage of the many opportunities that reverse logistics presents (Benton‚ 2007). What these companies do not realize is that the effective management of reverse logistics has the potential to make them more profitable‚ and to add value to many other parts of their supply chain
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Subject: Logistics Management Total marks 80 Case 1 (10 Marks) M/s Britecolor Paints Ltd. (BPL) is a manufacturer of decorative paints for households commercial premises and industrial application. (a) M/s. BPL had embarked on a policy of satisfying every possible customer in respect of shades‚ delivery and durability. Thus it went ahead and created twenty-five depots‚ one almost in every major city. The manufacturing base however‚ was maintained at Pune. The factory received information
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Logistics - a practical approach Part 1: The foundations of Logistics Chapter 1: Introduding Logistics - Logistics is more than just Transportation - Involves aspects like procurement (Beschaffung)‚ sourcing‚ planning‚ storing‚ control and distribution (Verteilung/Austeilung) - Shift towards placing production in Central Europe b/c production is cheaper - Delivery: customer gets what he ordered‚ where he wants it and at the right time‚ not too early & not too late
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