ELEMENTS OF LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS. Chapter 1. Definition: “Logistics is the applied science of defining supporting systems and of planning and implementing the acquisition and use of resources.” Categories of Logistics : 1. Subsistence logistics :- basic necessities of life. it is relatively stable and predictable. 2. operations logistics :- relatively constant and predictable. It starts from raw material utilization
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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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By Hossam El- Deen Mustafa Dawood Under the supervision of Dr. Amr Elsaeed Third Party Logistics ( 3PL ) 3PL stands for a third-party logistics provider. This is a company that provides third-party (or outsourced) logistics services for the partial or complete functions of their supply chain management. These types of logistics providers usually specialize in transportation‚ warehousing or integrated operation services that are able to be customized and scaled to the requirements of
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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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MBA 4.2: LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT Module 1 Introduction to Logistics and its interface with production and Marketing; Measures of Logistics; Physical distribution and logistics. Introduction to Logistics • When total supply chain system is integrated over a firm‚ it is known as logistics • It is an integrated effort aimed at helping customer value at a lower cost. • Without logistical support‚ marketing and manufacturing departments cannot accomplish product in timely or fresh manner. • The value of
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A.I.L.S Project D.H.L Logistics Vinith perla 0901AEET012 Company profile : DHL Express is a division of the German logistics company Deutsche Post providing international express mail services. Deutsche Post is the world’s largest logistics company operating in all four corners of the globe. DHL is a world market leader in sea and air mail. Originally founded in 1969 to deliver documents between San Francisco and Honolulu‚ the company expanded its service
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What is Logistics? Overshadowed behind all the excitement given to supply chain management and the technology developed to support it is a lesser known part of the business operations known as logistics. Some might regard logistics as mundane and staid compared to other supply chain initiatives but they don’t get the whole picture. However‚ logistics professionals and knowledgeable managers know that to fulfill customer orders effectively and efficiently‚ a business should employ a good logistics
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While effective logistics systems should not be designed to hold inventory for extended times‚ there are occasions when inventory storage is justified on the basis of cost and service. Storage has always been an important aspect of economic development. In the preindustrial era‚ storage was performed by individual households forced to function as self- sufficient economic units. Consumers performed warehousing and accepted the attendant risks. Warehouses stored inventory in the logistics pipeline‚ serving
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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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What is logistics? "Logistics means having the right thing‚ at the right place‚ at the right time." [pic] Logistics - (business definition) Logistics is defined as a business planning framework for the management of material‚ service‚ information and capital flows. It includes the increasingly complex information‚ communication and control systems required in today ’s business environment. -- (Logistix Partners Oy‚ Helsinki‚ FI‚ 1996) Logistics - (military definition) The science of planning
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