International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management Logistics Strategies for Global Businesses James C. Cooper Article information: To cite this document: James C. Cooper‚ (1993)‚"Logistics Strategies for Global Businesses"‚ International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management‚ Vol. 23 Iss 4 pp. 12 - 23 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600039310041473 Downloaded by WIRTSCHAFTSUNIVERSITAET WIEN At 10:10 29 September 2014 (PT)
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LIN International Finance Case: Nodal Logistic and Custo Brasil Torreón Coah. PROBLEM: After approval from the company’s executive board‚ John Penman knew that Nodal Logistics Corporation could invest in a $45 million industrial property of 800‚000 square feet in Sao Paulo‚ Brazil. This represented an important long-term opportunity because the company’s global position could be greatly improved. However‚ the problem appear when Nodal Logistics’ legal department received a notification
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Breeder’s Own Pet Foods‚ Inc. is a major producer of dog food for show dog kennel in the US The company has prospered as a supplier of Breeder’s Mix (formulated by improving the coats of the minks) After several years of research‚ he noticed that the coats showed a marked improvement‚ and the kennel asked to use some of his food to feed the dogs‚ and his business was born. Breeder’s Mix dog food contains beef‚ liver and chicken. The fresh meat constitutes 85% and the highest quality fortified
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is provided by the APICS Dictionary when it defines SCM as the "design‚ planning‚ execution‚ control‚ and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value‚ building a competitive infrastructure‚ leveraging worldwide logistics‚ synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally." Contents [hide] * 1 Origin of the term and definitions * 2 Problems addressed * 3 Activities/functions * 3.1 Strategic level * 3.2 Tactical level * 3
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Background of study This research conducted in order to study about the ability of technology in halal logistics. This research will conduct in Johor. The company chosen for this research is a logistics company. This is because they provide very important services in logistics‚ which is transportation service. As we know‚ nowadays‚ Malaysia becomes the main centre of halal hub‚ as Malaysia is one of the Muslim countries where it is highlighting on the halal supply chain. It means‚ in the concept
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Logistics and Supply Chain Management Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle La Rochelle‚ October/November 2012 Prof. Dr. Thomas Liebetruth Learning Objectives Realizing some applications of logistics principles in the “real world” Understanding the necessity and the challenges of Supply Chain Management Know different approaches how to model a Supply Chain Structure and localize the problems of Supply Chain Management Master (some of) the basic management and planning techniques in a Supply Chain
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Interview Strategic planning‚ IPM Fourth Year Gobinda S Kharel‚ 08006296 Interviewee: Mr. Zhao Organization: Organization Name Date: 02-05-2013 Place: Home (Via Skype) Interviewee: Mr. Zhao Organization: Organization Name Date: 02-05-2013 Place: Home (Via Skype) Date: 03-05-2013 Date: 03-05-2013 Introduction This part of the paper is about the interview on the strategic planning of the Public Organization. The organization chosen for this organization
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Customer service there are certain companies that are excelling and are able to provide service that gains them a greater measure of customer satisfaction. Good customer service is an integral part of any business or organization. The process of managing stock‚ warehouse inventory‚ and freight transportation is at the heart of logistics. Logistics is the management and coordination of moving inventory from its origination to its ultimate destination. The goal of a logistics team is to find a way to do this
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provides concise and accurate information. For personal and home use‚ computer allows people with disabilities to do normal activities such as shopping online‚ playing games with other people and working from home. For business uses‚ computers allow companies to keep large amounts of information at hand‚ makes ordering and tracking resources quicker and easier‚ and it allows people to have meetings from different locations. For educational uses‚ the Internet allows access to hundreds of online research
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Study Questions 1. What are the major forces or external factors that have impacted our economy during the latter part of the 20th centuries? How have each of these factors influenced companies as well as their respective supply chains? Which of these factors do you feel is the most important for a computer company? Why? In the 21st century‚ transportation systems will face significant challenges and problems because of global environment and the changing economic base in the United States
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