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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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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Logistics October 28‚ 2008 The articled uploaded are very good and should be read. The lecture does not follow the format of the book but the book is easy to read and forms a background to the course. Preferred definition: (what is logistics? why are we studying logistics) Slide Logistics/concept 3 In the definition‚ every word counts. Key words underlined. Logistics is a process – continually doing it‚ not just once. You plan‚ implement and control. It includes a planning function‚ something
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pter Measuring logistics costs and performance Logistics and the bottom line 83 Logistics and shareholder value 88 Logistics cost analysis 95 The concept of total cost analysis 96 Principles of logistics costing 99 Customer profitability analysis 103 Direct product profitability 109 Cost drivers and activity-based costing 111 3 81 LSCH_C03.QXD 12/11/04 12:04 pm Page 82 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT This chapter: Outlines the many ways in which logistics management can impact
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Master Thesis Developing a Framework for Decision Making in Inbound Logistics Ownership Taking for LCCS – An Empirical Study Maastricht University School of Business and Economics Academic Year 2008/2009 Zhang‚ Qin (Student ID: i579246) Master of Science of International Business Track: Supply Chain Management Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Lieven Quintens Maastricht‚ Nov 12th‚ 2009 I Acknowledgements My study of the master program at Maastricht University comes to an end with the completion of
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PROOF CHAPTER 1 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAINS Contents Learning objectives 3 Role of logistics 4 Supply chains 8 Aims of logistics 14 Activities of logistics 18 Importance of logistics 22 Chapter review 28 Case study – Ace Dairies 29 Project – useful websites 30 Discussion questions 31 References 31 Further reading 32 LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this chapter you should be able to: • understand the broad role of logistics • see how logistics support the operations of an organisation
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Logistics from a Historical Perspective R-Jay P. Quiambao‚ CIE Defining Logistics • The origin of the term logistics comes from the French word ―logistique‚‖ which is derived from ―loger‖ meaning quarters (as in quartering troops). 2 Defining Logistics • The practice of logistics in the military sector has been in existence for as long as there have been organized armed forces: – the supply‚ movement‚ and maintenance of an armed force both in peacetime and in battle conditions. 3 Logistics
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Principles of Logistics Management Istanbul 2012 12.12.2012 2 Logistics Management • Logistics is the art and science of managing and controlling the flow of goods‚ energy‚ information and other resources from the source of production to the marketplace. • Logistics Management is the process of planning‚ implementing and controlling the efficient‚ effective flow and storage of goods‚ services‚ and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) INTRODUCTION 2) KEY OBJECTIVES 3) HUMANITARIAN LOGISTICS ADOPTED BY WFP a) SHIPPING b) AVIATION c) SURFACE TRANSPORT 4) EMERGENCY RESPONSE 5) DISASTERS RELEIF EMERGENCY FUNDS (DREF) d) UNITED NATIONS HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE DEPOTS IN DUBAI UAE 6) THE LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENT OF DUBAI a) AIR PORT AND FREE ZONE AREA b) LEGAL FRAMEWORK c) INFORMATION ABOUT OPERATIONS i. IMPORTS ii. DOCUMENTATIONS FOR
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WHAT IS LOGISTICS According to Paul R. Murphy ‚ Jr. and Donald F. Wood‚ who shared the definition as promulgated by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals‚ one of the world’s most prominent organizations for logistics professionals‚ defined it as “Logistics management is that part of supply chain management that plans‚ implements and controls the efficient‚ effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods‚ services and related information between the point of origin and the
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