outlets in market areas. This particular mode of transportation is subject to the highest levels of economies of scale. The economies of scale that it enjoys are: Economies of distance Pienaar‚ W J and Vogt J J (2012:356) Chapter 16 in Business Logistics Management: A value chain perspective. 4th (eds). “Economies of distance (also known as long haul economies) are attainted when the total transport cost per ton-kilometre decreases as the trip distance increases. Economies of distance arise when
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A DETAILED STUDY ON logistics with special reference to DHL COMPANY PROJECT REPORT Project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of South Asia University for the award of the degree of MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2010 Submitted By NAME : JAMES K. SIRYA ENROLMENT NO : SAA04M145ELBIHA3 Under the guidance of Dr. Nirmal Kumar. R. T M.Com.‚M.B.A.‚AMIBM.‚Ph.D.‚ SOUTH
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the logistic function. 2. Discuss how the logistic function contribute or can contribute to achieve the corporate objectives. 3. What are the benefit and challenges of outsourcing the logistic function to 3PL 0r 4PL service providers. 1.0. Introduction Today’s business is more global than ever before. Markets are everywhere and new ones are sprouting up every day. Suppliers shift‚ supply chains adapt. Customers are more discerning and demanding. And logistics has
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Assignment #3: Powell Logistics Case Study A. Defining the issue The immediate issue is to make a decision on the future of the family company. B. Analyzing the Case Data * The truck transportation industry is a vital part of the Canadian economy with $43 billion in sales annually and employing 400‚000 people * The for-hire sector accounts for 40% of the transportation industry in Canada * The for-hire sector has 2 service offerings: TL – Truck load‚ only full load between 2
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“Fed Ex‚ the Shipping King” Jose A. Tinajero Park University LG312 Fed Ex‚ the Shipping King FedEx Corporation is an American global courier delivery service company headquartered in Memphis‚ Tennessee. The name "FedEx" comes from the name of the company ’s original air division‚ “Federal Express”‚ which originated in1973 and was used until 2000. “Fed Ex” is known for delivering packages on time to almost anywhere in the world. Whether it’s
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Assignment I compile a detailed report on “Operation Geronimo” in the context of logistics. Ans : Operation Geronimo Osama bin Laden‚ head of the Islamist militant group al-Qaeda‚ was killed in Pakistan on May 2‚ 2011‚ shortly after 1 a.m. local time by a United States special forces military unit. The operation‚ code-named Operation Neptune Spear‚ was ordered by United States President Barack Obama and carried out in a US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operation by a team of United States
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A project Report on “LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF AMUL MILK” Submitted by AKANSHA JAISWAL AT AMUL GUJARAT
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Plan for Marketing Communications Although advertising can be very expense‚ it is effective! Advertising is a good return on investment because image and brand recognition drive consumers to buy products and services. Therefore‚ Dirty Deeds Incorporated (DDI) must start an advertising campaign in order to familiarize and charm their target audience. This will assist DDI in moving past the introduction stage‚ and into the growth stage by establishing a strong and emergent customer base. In order
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------------------------------------------------- Third Party Logistics (3PL): Benefits and Issues ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Abstract Third-Party Logistics have continued to play a strategic role in the management of supply chains most especially in the developed world over the past years and has seen a consistent increase in its usage in the world. In Malawi the concept is still new and has also been adopted by
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REPORT ON BEER GAME ABOUT LOGISTICS CHALLENGES 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Product Distribution or "Beer Game" is an experiential exercise designed to help decision makers recognize the value of adopt a holistic and self-motivated approach to problem solving. The game was has been played by 4 of us which is retailer‚ wholesaler‚ distributor and factory. The procedure of the beer game involves dividing the players into teams of four who will run a beer industry. We assume the roles of beer retailer
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