CHALLENGES FOR LOGISTIC & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN SLOWDOWN A distinct feature of this economic slowdown is the direct degradation of consumer’s assets which has wiped out hundreds of billions of dollars in wealth. And consumers have responded by spending conservatively and concentrating on improving their savings. This new era of low spending and unpredictable consumer behaviour has rendered many demand-forecasting models inaccurate or even obsolete. Therefore‚ companies across the world are
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There third party logistics service providers(3PLs) are experts in the management and flow of freight‚allowing customers to focus their resources on other activities.Some of these larger organizations provide a one-stop shopping solution where customers can purchase all their transportation service needs‚regardless of mode or geographic requirements. Types of 3PL providers While many 3PLs promote themselves as integrated service providers with a comprehensive range of logistics activity.Hence‚the
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The analysis of the cost in logistics distribution of Wal-Mart supermarket Contents 1.The related concepts of the distribution cost…………………………………………………………1 1.1Definition……………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 1.2 The constitution of the logistics distribution cost………………………………………….1 2.The analysis of factors influencing logistics distribution cost………………………………….1 2.1 The service level of logistics distribution………………………………………………………2 2.2 The rationality of transport vehicle
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Tien create value for its products through logistics activities in keeping the business running? In answering to this question‚ three examples are chosen and will be examined clearly below. * Combining manufacturing and distributing plants By having own stores in Hanoi where ice cream is manufactured and sold directly to end customers‚ Trang Tien is able to reduce warehousing cost as well as transportation cost‚ two relatively high costs in logistics (Adapted from: Council of Supply Chain Management
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Strategic Alliance on Logistic Enterprises – Trend and Government Tactics Abstract It has been admitted by the global enterprises that Strategic Alliances is a means to create value for enterprises. Logistical services’ globalization and synthesization promotes the strategic alliances among logistical companies. Under the circumstances‚ to view from macrofields‚ Chinese governments of all levels should try hard to break through departmentalism and regional protection so as to promote a
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JOURNAL OF BUSINESS LOGISTICS‚ Vol. 25‚ No. 1‚ 2004 145 THE ROLE OF PURCHASING IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION ANALYSIS by Craig R. Carter University of Nevada‚ Reno and Marianne M. Jennings Arizona State University Researchers over the past several years have advocated that the role of logistics must expand to encompass social responsibility (Bowersox 1998; Poist 1989; Stock 1990). Most recently‚ Murphy and Poist (2002) noted that research in the area of socially responsible
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Globalization and the consequently expansion of the geographical firm’s borders led an increase of the international transport’s demand‚ promoting the develop of transport’s sector. In fact‚ the growth of the amount of freight being traded‚ as well as‚ a great variety of origins and destinations promotes the importance of international transportation as a fundamental element supporting the global economy. In particular‚ since the trading distances involved are often considerable‚ there has been
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Transportation Logistics and Economic Decline: Politics‚ Infrastructure and the Recession Final Project Ricky Dartez – 4171437 TLMT498‚ Summer 2012 Dr. Ernest L. Hughes October 28‚ 2012 Table of Contents Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Introduction…………………………………………….……………….………………………….4 The Scope of Logistics’ Economic Impact..…...………………………….……………………….5 The Economy of Logistics: Macro and Micro Perspectives…………….…………………………8 Impacts of the Great Recession………………………………………………………………
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military‚ civil and commercial users around the world. In addition‚ GPS is the backbone for modernizing the global air traffic system. CASE STUDY done by Dr ROULA MICHAELIDES‚ Dr ZENON MICHAELIDES and Dr DIMITRIOS NICOLAOU named “OPTIMISATION OF LOGISTICS OPERATIONS USING GPS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS” presented focuses on development of an integrated GPS/portal solution with an objective of enhancing control and visibility over inland transport thus improving customer service through the application of
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Introduction The aim of this paper is to analyze the supply chain management‚ of United Colors of Benetton‚ in order to understand the key logistic factors that have made this company so successful in the apparel industry. In addition‚ after an overview of the outsourcing model in China‚ I analyze the costs and issues that Benetton has faced in moving its operations in Asia. Although there have been problems‚ Benetton is a clear example of a successful outsourcing process directed to China.
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