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 supply
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INDUSTRY ANALYSIS REPORT INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Logistics and Supply Chain Management (SCM) as an area of research has been getting increasing attention from academicians and practitioners over the last two decades since it may lead to reduced operational costs‚ improved delivery performance and increased customer satisfaction levels‚ thereby making an organization more competitive in terms of cost‚ quality‚ delivery and flexibility. The importance of logistics and SCM is increasing also due to globalization
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The nature of the domestic and international business environment of Whirlpool : Whirlpool is a home appliance maker‚ based out of US. The firm has manufacturing units in 13 countries and sells them in 170 countries across the globe. Whirlpool generates 60% of its sales from North America‚ 25% from Europe‚ 15% from Latin America & just 2% from Asia. The nature of domestic and international business environment of Whirlpool is highly competitive in nature. There are a number of opportunities
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supply – chain and logistics industry includes companies that move raw materials‚ finished goods‚ packages‚ and documents across the globe. It is one of the main phases in value chain concept in international business. The massive increase in the international trade has increased has increased the complexity of company supply chains. MNEs and other internationalizing firms require speed and efficiency in moving goods via supply chains around the world. To fulfil this need‚ competent logistic service
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third-party logistics provider (abbreviated 3PL‚ or sometimes TPL) is a firm that provides service to its customers of outsourced (or "third party") logistics services for part‚ or all of their supply chain management functions. Third party logistics providers typically specialize in integrated operation‚ warehousing and transportation services that can be scaled and customized to customers’ needs based on market conditions and the demands and delivery service requirements for their products and
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Marketing Channel and Logistics of HTC Executive summary HTC Corporation deals in the manufacture of mobile wireless technology. The firm faces extensive competition from companies such as Nokia‚ Samsung‚ Apple and RIM among others. To stay afloat in the competitive field of mobile technology‚ HTC has continued to undertake extensive R&D in mobile technology‚ efforts which have been rewarded by the production of many ‘firsts’ including the
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一、True/False Questions 1、Logistics clearly contributes to time and form utility. 2、The purpose of logistics is to maximize customer service. 3、Two of the five primary activities in the value chain are inbound logistics and outbound logistics. 4、The Internet has done little to improve logistical effectiveness and efficiency. 5、Logistics offers many companies an important route for creating marketing superiority. 6、It is better for a logistics manager to be a generalist rather than a specialist
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Report Cover Page & Title Page American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) REPORT ON “Logistic System of DHL” Submitted to: Dr. Ehsanul Huda Chowdhury Course Instructor Course: Marketing Research Section: A BBA Program Submitted By: “Foysal Ahmed” “ID 08-12089-3” “Marketing” Date of Submission: 26-12‚2011 MARKETING RESEARCH REPORT ON “Logistic System of DHL” Letter of transmittal December
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Summary Whirlpool Coporation’s Global Strategy * Home Page» * Business & Economy Research Papers Summary Whirlpool Coporation’s Global Strategy 7 Summary Whirlpool Coporation’s Global Strategy Introduction case 1989 Ambitious global expansion emerged: • Objective: becoming the world market leader in home appliances. • Purchase of a majority stake in an appliance company owned by Philips. • Purchased a majority stake in an Indian firm. • Established four joint ventures in China
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of quality to logistics systems has not been fully realised. In the last decade the growing importance of quality management has been a widely debated topic. Much empirical evidence links an organisations quality management practices to improved organisational performance therefore greater surplus. Due to increasing global competition‚ competitive priorities have shifted from simply cost to quality and flexibility (DeMeyer‚ Miller‚ Nakone‚ and Ferdows‚ 1989)‚ as a result logistics is applied as
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