Logistics Outsourcing: Lessons from Case Studies Aldo Srabotiˇ c Mitja Ruzzier This paper investigates key success factors in logistics outsourcing. A model is used to illustrate outsourcing relationships and then applied to three examples from the logistics sector. The model is presented as a tool which can help managers to minimize the chance of failure by explicitly addressing key issues prior to the implementation of a partnership. In order to fully capture the complexity of the outsourcing
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Global Value Chain Logistics Case Analysis University of Phoenix Global Value Chain Management ISCOM/383 June 25‚ 2012 Global Value Chain Logistics Case Analysis ISOL + Group produces and sells a variety of products within France‚ Spain‚ and Italy. The general manager Mr. Dupont has initiated a thorough rethinking of logistics matter for the group. Based on his recommendations‚ the management team must identify‚ analyzed‚ discuss‚ and recommend the most appropriated solutions for
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ROBERT C. LIEB BROOKS A. BENTZ The Use of Third-Party Logistics Services by Large American Manufacturers: The 2003 Survey Abstract This article reports the findings of a survey of large American manufacturers concerning their use of third-party logistics services. Data generated in the survey show that the use of such services by this group of companies continues to grow and that the service providers continue to deliver logistics cost and service improvements to their customers‚ both domestically
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The use of 3rd party logistics firms and outsourcing supply chain strategies Introduction For the last couple of decades the interest in logistics alliances and third party logistics (3PL) has been growing in academics and industries. The common viewpoint is to consider 3PL as outsourcing of logistics activities. The aim of this paper is to take a complementary perspective by looking at 3PL as an insourcing of resources. It means the shipper gets access to the providers’ resources. Matthias
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Lesson 3.6: Acquisition Logistics: Supportability Planning Support Elements Every Acquisition program‚ regardless of size‚ must plan for 10 logistics support elements: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Maintenance Planning Manpower and Personnel Supply Support Training and Training Devices Support Equipment Packaging‚ Handling‚ Storage‚ and Transportation Facilities Computer Resource Support Technical Data Design Interface Maintenance Planning The purpose of maintenance planning is to ensure that
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2‚ 2008 Outsourcing Distribution to a Third Party Logistics Provider Relying Upon Cost Savings Criteria B. Hirkó Department of Logistics and Forwarding‚ Széchenyi István University H-9026‚ Győr‚ Egyetem tér 1. Hungary e-mail: hirko@sze.hu Abstract: Outsourcing logistics areas is widely regarded for the last decades as a useful approach to reducing costs and gaining competitive advantage. Thus‚ the strategy of employing third-party logistics (3PL) providers’ services has attracted growing interest
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developing their personal and professional skills as reflective practitioners. Linda Thornton and Pat Brunton discuss what you can do The quality of provision in any early years settings is dependent on the skills‚ attitudes‚ knowledge and experience of everyone who works there. Reflective practice is the key to quality improvement as it helps to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different aspects of a setting’s provision. Being a reflective practitioner involves thinking about how you currently
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Learning and Development. Prentice Hall‚ New Jersey Beard‚ Colin; Wilson‚ John P.. Experiential Learning : A Handbook of Best Practice for Educators and Trainers. London‚ ‚ GBR: Kogan Page Ltd.‚ 2006. p 32. Johns‚ C. and Graham‚ J. (1996) Using a Reflective Model of Nursing and Guided Reflection. Nursing Standard 11 (2) 34-38. http://www.ahot.utu.fi/yliopistot/materiaali/index/using_a_model_of_reflection.pdf Berne E (1964) The games people play penguin books Ian Reece‚ Stephen Walker 2009‚ Teaching
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PT. SEA LOG South East Asia Logistics Head Office: WTC Mangga Dua Lt. UG Blok. D No. 99 - 100 Jakarta Utara Telephone: +62 21 - 91943864 Fax: +62 21 - 30017831 Email: marketing@sea-log.com& cs_jkt@sea-log.com Website: www.sea-log.com ____________________________________________________________ __________________________ _ PT.SEALOG -“Connecting Islands‚ Connecting desires” The term “logistics” originates from the ancient Greek “λόγος” (“logos”—“ratio‚ word‚calculation‚ reason‚ speech
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DEFINITION Philip Kotler‚” Logistics is defined as planning‚ implementing and controlling the physical flow of materials from the point of origin to the point of use‚ to meet customer needs at a profit.” Source Philip Kotler‚Marketing management pearson education According to American Marketing Association‚ logistics may be defined as‚ “the management of all activities which facilitates movement and the coordination of
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