Hence‚ the aim of this paper is discuss various information technology trends which support future logistics operations in order to gain a competitive advantage. 2. Using IT for Global Supply Chains In this part of the paper I will clearly outline various information technologies which support future logistics operations. According to Hammant these technologies can be grouped into four different categories namely integration and flexibility‚ electronic data
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Case 1 Integrated Logistics Overview This case finds Tom Lippert‚ sales representative for DuPont Engineering Polymers (DEP)‚ in a situation common to today’s competitive sales environment. His company‚ as a supplier to a major manufacturer (GARD)‚ is faced with changing times. GARD is in the midst of a “changing of the guard” as Mr. Lippert’s long-time contact‚ Mike O’Leary‚ retires. O’Leary’s successor‚ Richard Binish‚ brings a new set of supplier expectations to the fore of GARD’s
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Question 1 Does MAP understand its transportation needs in a changing environment? What role does transportation play in MAP’s supply chain? How is this role different or the same as other companies (multi-nationals‚ retail‚ manufacturing‚ etc.)? Answer: Yes Stanley is aware of the transportation issues plaguing MAP and he is not sure what to do about it. Role of transportation played in MAP’s supply chain:- Stanley received multiple calls from customers complaining about late shipments for
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1. What is reverse logistics (RL)? How does it differ from forward logistics Reverse logistics is the process of planning‚ implementing‚ and controlling the efficient‚ cost effective flow of raw materials‚ in-process inventory‚ finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal. More precisely‚ reverse logistics is the process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of
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marketing and major logistics objectives. Although marketing and logistics can be classified as two totally different subjects in the University‚ there are a lot of similarities‚ and undoubtedly‚ some critical differences. In this article‚ I will begin by discussing the similarities and differences between major marketing and logistics objectives‚ followed by some other discussion on warehousing and inventory management issues. First of all‚ one of the major objectives of both logistics and marketing
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Global Logistic Introduction Dell is a multibillion-dollar corporation that helps empower individual and communities with their innovative technology. Dell requires that all suppliers (domestically and globally) comply with the laws and regulations where the suppliers conduct business. Using global suppliers‚ Dell will need to understand the logistics to from the foreign suppliers to the end customer’s doorsteps. This paper will advise the factors impacting Dell’s transportation needs. It
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disasters place exceptional demands on humanitarian logistics and calls for fast ‚ agile and quick response to alleviate human lives. Deficiencies in the flow of supplies may result in dire consequences. As a result of continuous human and man-made disasters logistics has now become an important factor in humanitarian aid operations‚ to the “extent that logistics efforts account for 80 percent of disaster relief” (Trunick‚ 2005). Humanitarian logistics encompasses a ranges of complicated activities
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www.pwc.com/tl2030 Transportation & Logistics 2030 Volume 4: Securing the supply chain Strategies to help companies take an active role in improving supply chain security. Acknowledgements The editorial board of this issue of our Transportation & Logistics 2030 series consisted of the following individuals: PwC Klaus-Dieter Ruske +49 211 981 2877 klaus-dieter.ruske@de.pwc.com Dr. Peter Kauschke +49 211 981 2167 peter.kauschke@de.pwc.com Gautam Basu +358 5040 16830 gautam.basu@fi.pwc
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Paul Munnelly Business Logistics & Transportation Case Study 1 Integrated Logistics for DEP/GARD Company: C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 Percentage: 60‚60‚15‚15 25‚25‚15‚15 15‚15‚25‚25 60‚60 25‚25 25‚25 Compound: A B E F A B C D A B E F C D E F C D DEP Materials Inventory (7 Days) Manufacturing (6-8 Days) Distribution Warehouse DEP Truck (since destination is within 200 miles) GARD 1. As
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Unit Code & Unit Title: DL101 Introduction to logistics management 2. Course of Study: Diploma in Logistics Management 3. Year of Study: Year One 4. Year and Semester: Semester 2‚ 2014 5. Reading List: Main Text: 1. Paul R. Murphy‚ Jr‚ Donald F. Wood‚ Contemporary Logistics‚ Pearson education 2. John J. Coyle‚ C. John Langley‚ Jr.‚ Brian J. Gibson‚ Robert A. Novack‚ Edward J. Bardi (2011)‚ Supply Chain Management: A Logistics Perspective‚ 8th Edition‚ Cengage Learning
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