Introducing logistics 1.1 Definition of logistics According to a widespread definition‚ logistics (from the Greek term l´ gos‚ which o means ‘order’‚ or from the French loger‚ which means ‘allocate’) is the discipline that studies the functional activities determining the flow of materials (and of the relative information) in a company‚ from their origin at the suppliers up to delivery of the finished products to the customers and to the post-sales service. The origins of logistics are of a
Premium Logistics Supply chain management
Industrials / China 16 December 2013 Initiation: ready to move up in the world China Logistics Sector • We see the development of China’s logistics industry in the next decade following the path established by the US‚ Japan and Korea • Given a growing need for cost savings‚ emerging 3PL services and a demand boost from e-commerce should be major sector drivers • Positive rating; top pick Sinotrans; also recommend SZI‚ CIMC See important disclosures‚ including any required research
Premium Logistics Supply chain management
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
Premium Supply chain Supply chain management Logistics
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
Premium Supply chain management Planning Logistics
A REPORT ON EXPRESS LOGISTICS MARKET Objective of Research This report attempts to understand the express logistics industry from the perspective of both‚ India and Globe. The broad objective of the study is to understand the Players involved in the business of express logistics‚ the factors which helped the industry grow and other factors affecting the industry. Methodology used for the study Secondary data is used for the study. Various websites and portals on the internet
Premium Logistics Supply chain management
CHAPTER I ORGANIZATION Section 1-1 Introduction Logistics Doctrine is a set of teachings or instructions‚ taught concept‚ principles and procedures established through the impacts of decisions made in the past that are relevant and made valid on the planning and carrying out military operations that deals with‚ but not limited to‚ the procurement‚ distribution‚ maintenance‚ and replacement of materiel and personnel. A “healthy” logistics system is critical to a military organization’s success
Premium Logistics Military logistics
12 Distribution Channels and Logistics Management 12.1 The nature of distribution channels Why are marketing intermediaries used? Why use intermediaries? Means giving up some control over how and to whom products are sold – They are used because they have greater efficiency in making goods available to target markets – Contacts‚ experience‚ specialization‚ scale of operation – N-to-M direct selling‚ N-to-1 + 1-to-M through channel – Producers make narrow assortments in large quantities
Premium Logistics Marketing Supply chain management
Introduction to Computer [pic] ✓ Windows and its components ✓ Desktop ✓ Taskbar ✓ Start Menu ✓ Minimize/Maximize/Close Buttons ✓ My Computer ✓ Click either the left button or the right button ✓ Multitasking ✓ Highlight ✓ Copy/Cut and Paste text ✓ Save and/or Save As ✓ Print Command ✓ New Folder ✓ Copy/Move files ✓ Drag and Drop ✓ File types with varying extensions ✓ Create shortcuts ✓ Hard drive and floppy drive ✓
Premium Graphical user interface File system Computer file
Primer on Sourcing and Procurement in an Integrated Supply Chain Supply Chain Management Review introduces a new series called “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
Premium Supply chain management
ALDI CASE 1.How does ALDI ’s strategy lead to a competitive advantage ? How does the company achieve this strategy? ALDI gains a competitive advantage by several factors. ALDI offers its consumers an excellent value‚ so selling good quality products at a low price‚ thus obtain good market share‚ for example in Germany has a share of about 40 %. With this strategy ALDI and are available to any consumer purchasing power
Premium Cost Marketing Price