THE FUNDAMENTAL OF LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGY Xi-Er Dang Abstract This paper provides a basic but fundamental understanding of logistic primarily based on the book of “Logistics Management and Strategy” by Harrison and van Hoek. It will guide you through from the basic definition and concepts to the different supply chain strategies that exist‚ as well as providing a perception on the future logistic development. Explanation of principal terms like logistic‚ supply chain management and
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Introduction: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications‚ but in the 1980s‚ the government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather conditions‚ anywhere in the world‚ 24 hours a day. There are no subscription fees or setup charges to use GPS. The GPS is made up of three parts: satellites orbiting
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Introduction The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based steering system that comprises a set-up of 24 satellites placed into the path by the U.S. Defense forces. The Global Positioning System was projected initially for military applications‚ although in the 1980s‚ the government permitted civilian use of the system. Notably‚ GPS works in any environment‚ wherever in the world‚ 24 hours on a daily basis. There are no payments or setup charges to exploit GPS‚ as it is free of
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create and develop a logistics plan Formulate a logistics plan (create for an existing Company or make your own Company) Five key steps to logistics planning process: 1) Business Goal and Strategies Business goals and strategy comes from overall corporate strategy and the detailed operational strategies. Logistics receives its direction from these sources‚ like all other operational functions of the organization. 2) Specific Customer Service Requirements Logistics planning needs the CS
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Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) Definition Global system for mobile communication (GSM) is a globally accepted standard for digital cellular communication. GSM is the name of a standardization group established in 1982 to create a common European mobile telephone standard that would formulate specifications for a pan-European mobile cellular radio system operating at 900 MHz. It is estimated that many countries outside of Europe will join the GSM partnership. Overview This
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MM2422 Managing Business Information Systems and Applications Chiu Tang Fung 13086292D Individual Essay Use of social media in businesses and its impact on work-related outcomes According to Ahlqvis et al. (2010)‚ Social media is the social interaction among people in which they create‚ share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. Since from the past few decades‚ mobile and computer technology has rapidly developed. In our daily lives nowadays‚ we can easily observe
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One Country‚ Two Systems One Country‚ Two Systems is a concept proposed in 1981 by Ye Jianying‚ one of the ten Founding Marshals of China. Then formally put forward by Deng Xiaoping‚ the former leader of China‚ in January 1982 in order to reunify the country. However‚ this concept was aimed to reunify Taiwan‚ not to reunify Hong Kong or macaw. One country‚ two systems means there is only one China‚ but the regions of Hong Kong‚ Macao and Taiwan could retain their original economic
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Relief Logistics What is it? The basic task of a logistics system is to deliver the appropriate supplies‚ in good condition‚ in the quantities required‚ and at the places and time they are needed. In reality‚ relief logistics is a systems exercise‚ which involves a performance that is coordinated and integrated from wide group of specialists. Much of this activity‚ particularly the work of the control and support staff‚ is hardly visible to the outsider. Mainly relief logistics is concerned
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The concept‚ content and nature of contemporary global issues One of the characteristic features of the modern world - the aggravation of global problems‚ which by their nature extend beyond the interests of different classes and social systems‚ and the resolution of which depends crucially on the future‚ in fact the very existence of humanity. The term "global problems" entered the international lexicon in the second half of the 60’s‚ it comes from the Latin word "globe" - that is the Earth.
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MANAGING LABOR & CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN TODAY ’S GLOBAL ECONOMY. OUTLINE: 1. Introduction 2. Defining Globalization‚ Culture and Diversity 3. Overview of multicultures from global perspectives 4. Managing cultural differences in workplace 5. Conclusion 6. Bibliography Introduction: Nowadays‚ businesses‚ people‚ governments and nations of the world have extended their tentacles beyond their geographical and cultural origins in the search for their daily needs‚ and the world has
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