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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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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Research paper E-logistics and the natural environment Joseph Sarkis‚ Laura M. Meade and Srinivas Talluri The authors Joseph Sarkis is in the Graduate School of Management‚ Clark University‚ Worcester‚ Massachusetts‚ USA. Laura M. Meade is in the Graduate School of Management‚ University of Dallas‚ Irving‚ Texas‚ USA. Srinivas Talluri is in the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management‚ Eli Broad College of Business Administration‚ Michigan State University‚ East Lansing‚ Michigan‚ USA
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ANTICIPATORY LOGISTICS IN THE CORPORATE WORLD What is anticipatory logistics? It’s a system made of information which anticipates the requirement of customers needs so suppliers can provide adequate service production to meet their needs. Anticipatory logistics is part of the supply chain management which is how things get from the manufacturer to the customer‚ but it also is the raw materials that are needed in manufacturing. The U.S. Army uses Anticipatory logistics in their supply chain
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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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“The successful man will profit from his mistakes and try again in a different way.” Quote By: Dale Carnegie I saw myself as an entrepreneur since the age of 8. That was when I made the huge mistake of trading one of my Nintendo games for a “2 PAC” c.d. without asking my mother first. Even after the extensive lecture my mother gave me about asking permission‚ I felt that I had achieved something‚ I remember the fulfilling feeling of gaining the better end of the deal‚ that’s when I knew‚ there
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Research A common situation that has been reported on a regular basis within numerous health care facilities is the overall amount of communication that is taking place between nurses‚ doctors and patients. In some cases this lack of communication that is occurring among the staff can lead to errors and possibly death. While this is no doubt a tragedy‚ the reality that changing the culture of communication with in the hospital can be a formidable challenge that must be addressed to fix this ongoing
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The road to picking your college of choice is never an easy one and it can involve a lot of stress and sometimes confusion. However‚ as I apply to La Sierra University I can say with conviction that this school and the Biomedical Science major is the perfect choice for me. My experience in child development as well as the coursework I’ve completed in the field of biological sciences has allowed me to gain a better understanding of the major and what I want in my professional career. The four years
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Being brought in a moderately educated family and background‚ albeit there have been efforts and attempts made in order to encourage me to be successful in academics‚ such efforts were taken for granted. However‚ things were changed when I did almost fail to satisfy the requirements for a stand in the science stream during my secondary period. As such‚ I believe that education does make a stark and huge difference although there is a possibility that working experiences could overturn such situation
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I am an undergraduate student of BEng Materials Science and Engineering in Imperial College London. This is my application for admission to your 2014 postgraduate taught program of Master of Finance. Choosing finance as the subject of my postgraduate study is for many reasons. Firstly‚ being influenced by my parents who have committed themselves to our own company for 25 years‚ I set my career goal as a financial executive when I was young. Additionally‚ following in my parents’ footsteps‚ I
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