...of third-party logistics services by large American manufacturers: the 2004 survey. Ads by Google Control N losses NBPT reduce nitrogen losses Best urease inhibitor. www.finechem.net.cn Riversand MDM Multi-entity Master Data Mgmt. Global, enterprise-class solutions www.riversand.com HP Patent Sales Hewlett-Packard Patent Auctions All Buyers and Brokers Welcome www.hp.com/go/patentsales GlobalSources.com Manufacturers & Wholesale Suppliers From China And Other Countries! www.GlobalSources.comSubject:Outsourcing (Influence) Radio frequency identification (RFID) (Usage) Logistics services (Surveys) Logistics services (Outsourcing) Logistics services (Technology application)Authors:Lieb, Robert Bentz, Brooks A.Pub Date:03/22/2005Publication:Name: Transportation Journal Publisher: American Society of Transportation and Logistics, Inc. Audience: Academic; Trade Format: Newsletter Subject: Business; Transportation industry Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2005 American Society of Transportation and Logistics, Inc. ISSN: 0041-1612Issue:Date: Spring, 2005 Source Volume: 44 Source Issue: 2Topic:Event Code: 480 Use of services Computer Subject: Outsourcing; Radio frequency identification; Technology applicationProduct:Product Code: 3662594 Radio Frequency Detector Eqp; 7392710 Logistic Services NAICS Code: 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing; 541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services...
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...OPEN UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS OPERATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT 1 OUbs003212 YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 (COHORT 4) STUDENT ID : 20140124 * TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Description of Cookie Production Process 2. Two ways the company has increased productivity and why the oven lenth has result in a faster output 3. Is the company making the right decision 4. Factors that causes the company to carry minimal amount of certain inventories 5. Things I consider in judging the quality of cookies I buy in a supermarket 6. Advantages and limitations stem from the company not using preservatives in cookies. * Description of cookie process Operations Management is the conversion of inputs into outputs, using physical resources, so as to provide the desired utility/utilities of form, place, possession or state or a combination there of to the customer while meeting the other organizational objectives of effectiveness, efficiency and adaptability. Production function is that part of an organization, which is concerned with the transformation of a range of inputs into the required outputs (products) having the requisite quality level. Production is defined as “the step-by-step conversion of one form of material into another form through chemical or mechanical process to create or enhance the utility of another form through chemical or mechanical process to create or enhance the utility of processing, there will be value addition. Batch production...
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...DCO21613 Air Freight Logistics Operations Objectives: Project Understand and discuss the insights of the Hong Kong and international business environment in air cargo industry. Details: In March 2012, the Hong Kong Government has approved in principle to adopt, for planning purposes, the three-runway option as the future development direction for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), with the recommendation by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK). Besides, the third air cargo terminal in Hong Kong will commence its operation next year. Meanwhile, the competition among Asia-Pacific countries becoming more intense as some of them change their close skies policy to open their skies for foreign air freighters. These big changes produce a huge impact to the air cargo industry in Hong Kong. Assume that your group is an external consultant to evaluate the impacts of the above mentioned changes to the major players of air cargo industry in Hong Kong. Your group should discuss the above-mentioned issues from various aspects and insights. Your discussion can focus in, but not limited to, the following areas: Discuss the impacts of the three-runway option (proposed by AA) on major players of air cargo industry in Hong Kong. (e.g. the impacts on the major players for setting/adjusting their strategic plans, capital investments, information systems, process re-engineering, etc.) Discuss the impacts of the commencement of the third air cargo terminal on major players of air...
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...NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Student: Reginald L. Jones THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED IN Follow these procedures: If requested by your instructor, please include an assignment cover sheet. This will become the first page of your assignment. In addition, your assignment header should include your last name, first initial, course code, dash, and assignment number. This should be left justified, with the page number right justified. For example: JonesRPM6000-8 3 | Save a copy of your assignments: You may need to re-submit an assignment at your instructor’s request. Make sure you save your files in accessible location. Academic integrity: All work submitted in each course must be your own original work. This includes all assignments, exams, term papers, and other projects required by your instructor. Knowingly submitting another person’s work as your own, without properly citing the source of the work, is considered plagiarism. This will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course. It may also result in academic dismissal from the University. | | PM6000-8 | Dr. Steve Roussas | | | Project Procurement Management | Assignment 3 | | | <Add student comments here> ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Faculty Use Only -------------------------------------------------...
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...1st Edition Logistics Disaster Management Training Programme DHA/94/2 GE.94-00020 Logistics 1st Edition Module prepared by R.S. Stephenson, Ph.D. Disaster Management Training Programme 1993 2 STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION OF RELIEF LOGISTICS CONTENTS Acknowledgements ................................................................................6 Introduction ............................................................................................7 Part 1 Relief logistics ..................................................................... 9 Introduction ............................................................................................9 Relief logistics .........................................................................................9 The operating environment ....................................................................12 Case Study – Part 1 .............................................................................12 Planning for effective implementation of logistics programs .....................14 International involvement .......................................................................15 Part 2 Structure and organization of relief logistics ................. 17 The flow of transport and goods ............................................................17 Facilities and equipment ........................................................................19 Operational and support functions ................
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...Topic: Do the terms, ‘logistics management’ and ‘supply chain management’ have the same meaning in operations and why logistics management might be of strategic importance to a manufacturing or service organisation. During last two decades, the importance of logistics has been noticed around the world. In global markets, the effects and further developments of logistics and supply chain management for corporate success has increased significantly that result in a large amount of companies have taken actual benefits in logistics, such as reducing costs, enhancing customers' satisfaction and increasing sales. However, some people are confused with the relationship between logistics and supply chain management, what logistics or logistics management is and what supply chain management is, weather or not that they are the same meaning in operations. Therefore, this essay will argue that logistics management and supply chain management are not exactly the same in operations because of the scope where utilized and some specific activities are similar, but some are different. In the end, this essay will also talk about the reasons for logistics management is a important strategy to manufacturing or service companies. The first argument is that they are not completely the same terms in operations because of the scope where utilized are different. Firstly, according to Murphy & Wood (2008), CSCMP states that the supply chain management includes all activities about planning and management...
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...Company Ford Motor Company, one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, has worked with Penske on several Six Sigma initiatives. As its lead logistics provider (LLP), Penske’s quality team of associates are trained in Six Sigma practices and work closely with Ford to streamline operations and create and maintain a more centralized logistics network. Together, they uncovered several areas for real cost savings as a result of reducing inbound carrier discrepancies, eliminating unnecessary premium costs and reducing shipment overages. Plus, Penske implemented accountability procedures and advanced logistics management technologies to gain more visibility of its overall supply network. Six Sigma initiatives streamline operations Penske Logistics began its relationship with Ford as lead logistics provider (LLP) for Ford’s assembly plant in Norfolk, Va. At the time, each of Ford’s 20 North American assembly plants managed its own logistics operations. A decentralized approach provided total control of logistics at the plant level, but presented costly redundancies in materials handling and transportation. Ford conducted studies to determine the benefits of transitioning the company’s decentralized logistic operations to a centralized approach. The decision was quickly apparent – centralization of the company’s logistics operations would increase both velocity and visibility throughout the network, as well as reduce supply chain costs. Shortly thereafter, Ford selected Penske...
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...Company Ford Motor Company, one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers, has worked with Penske on several Six Sigma initiatives. As its lead logistics provider (LLP), Penske’s quality team of associates are trained in Six Sigma practices and work closely with Ford to streamline operations and create and maintain a more centralized logistics network. Together, they uncovered several areas for real cost savings as a result of reducing inbound carrier discrepancies, eliminating unnecessary premium costs and reducing shipment overages. Plus, Penske implemented accountability procedures and advanced logistics management technologies to gain more visibility of its overall supply network. Six Sigma initiatives streamline operations Penske Logistics began its relationship with Ford as lead logistics provider (LLP) for Ford’s assembly plant in Norfolk, Va. At the time, each of Ford’s 20 North American assembly plants managed its own logistics operations. A decentralized approach provided total control of logistics at the plant level, but presented costly redundancies in materials handling and transportation. Ford conducted studies to determine the benefits of transitioning the company’s decentralized logistic operations to a centralized approach. The decision was quickly apparent – centralization of the company’s logistics operations would increase both velocity and visibility throughout the network, as well as reduce supply chain costs. Shortly thereafter, Ford selected Penske...
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...“Logistics and operations management” Arguably, logistics in the recent year has extremely changed, with the adoption and growth of transport management systems, GPS, Warehouse management systems, GIS, as well as supply chain management. As a matter of fact, operations are the support of any organization, whether non-profit industries, marketing or manufacturing services. Logistics and operation management is a field that entails multidisciplinary activities, which comprises disciplines like logistics, product development, human resource management, quality management, as well as information systems. In most cases, operations in an organization go beyond design engineering, to developing quality feedback chain that is useful in delivery performance, and prediction of production. In the 21st century, where technology is the backbone of the entire organization, architectures designing information and management of supply chain in the e-business are part of the team making up operations management. The employment of ICT systems such as GIS, GPS, Transport Management Systems, and Warehousing Management Systems has influenced the supply chain and operation management. The aspects of logistics and operation management that has been influences by these changes include transportation, warehousing, as well as packaging (Blecker, Kersten, Kersten, & Flämig 2008). Conversably, the ultimate objective of logistics management in an organization is to move products and services from the...
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...Logistics has an important relationship to manufacturing, marketing, finance, and other areas of the organization * Logistics Interfaces with Operations/Manufacturing * Logistics Interfaces with Marketing * Logistics Interfaces with Other Areas Interfaces w/operations/manufacturing -Length of production runs Balance economies of long production runs against increased costs of high inventories. -Seasonal demand Acceptance of seasonal inventory to balance lead production times. -Supply-side interfaces Stocking adequate supplies to ensure uninterrupted production now a logistics function. -Protective packaging Principal purpose is to protect the product from damage. -Foreign & third party alternatives Some logistics functions are being outsourced. Logistics Interfaces with Marketing: The Marketing Mix – Four Ps * Price * Product * Promotion * Place -Manufacturing and marketing are probably the two most important internal, functional interfaces with logistics. -Other important interfaces now include finance and accounting. Logistics can have a major impact on return on assets and return on investment. Logistics costs reported by cost systems measure supply chain trade-offs and performance. Economic utilities and means that add value to a product or service in the SCM * Production * Form Utility (by assembling parts into finished...
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...Course Project Petrofac Logistics Performance Course Instructor GM591 - Leadership and Organizational Behavior John Drabouski Student Mohamed Fadel Bouledroua bouledroua@gmail.com February 2012 Introduction Petrofac is an international provider of integrated facilities solutions to the oil and gas production and processing industries. Some key facts about Petrofac: More than 14,500 employees and 27 offices worldwide. Seven business units providing life of asset solutions; from design to decommissioning. Quoted on the London Stock Exchange and a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. 2010 Revenue of US$4,354m and Net profit of US$557.8m. Its business unit, Petrofac Engineering & Construction (E&C) based at Sharjah UAE, provides engineering & construction services from concept and feasibility studies through to detailed design and full project execution tailored to meet both the project and the customers’ requirements. Petrofac E&C can provide tailored and integrated engineering; procurement and construction (EPC) project delivery solutions. As part of its integrated EPC project implementation capability, Petrofac E&C provides: Health, safety, security and environmental management. Comprehensive quality assurance and control Project management Detailed design and engineering Procurement including inspection and logistics of all project materials and equipment Pre-fabrication and onsite construction Commissioning...
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...GLOBAL LOGISTICS CASE STUDY COASTAL LOGISTICS INC. ESTABLISHING THIRD-PARTY (3PL) LOGISTICS SERVICES ‘’We declare that the material contained in this project is the end result of our own work and that due acknowledgement has been given in the bibliography to ALL sources, be they printed, electronic or personal. ‘’ Contents Introduction 2 Overview of the organisation 3 CLI’s 3PL service provision objectives 4 Main issues raised 5 1. The need for an effective and successful sales pitch 5 3. High spot-rate cost of boat leasing 6 4. Delivery route and shore base operating costs 6 5. Resource requirements for 3PL service 6 6. Establishment of a trusting and reliable partnership 7 Approaches to issues raised 8 1. “AS IS” process documentation and operation analysis 8 2. The Morgan City Benchmark Study 8 3. Cost comparison and utilization of long-term vs. spot-rate leases 9 4. 2 months, 24 hours activity log book 9 5. Drawing of support and expertise 9 6. Information sharing and in-depth study of operational and cost data .…………………………….………………………………………………….………………….…………….…………..10 Effectiveness of approach adopted 10 Recommendations 13 1. Provision of a consolidated logistics service 13 2. Delivery route and shore base operation costs 13 3. Establishment of a trusting, reliable partnership 14 4. Customer Service Audit 15 References 19 Introduction With increasing global competition and the streamlining of the supply chain management...
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...1- IMPERIAL Logistics, one of three divisions within the diversified, international industrial services Group, is a global logistics and supply chain leader that moves business and industry through innovation, inspiration and foresight. They deliver excellence in end-to-end logistics and supply chain management, daily – enabling customers to grow in an efficient, proactive and cost effective manner. a. Location: Established in 1975, today Imperial are at the forefront of the logistics industry with extensive operations in Europe and Africa, including countries such as Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Southern Africa division currently houses more than 70 operating companies. b. Volume: Employer of 17,000+ in southern Africa and largest employer of industrial engineers and professional logisticians in South Africa. Total storage capacity > 2,240,000 m² and under cover warehouse capacity 1,500,000 m². c. Competitors: 1. Unitrans 2. Barloworld Logistics d. Competitive Advantage: 1. Exposed to diverse industries, markets, countries and clients 2. Expansion in inland waterway shipping due to Lehnkering acquisition 3. Extensive, established operations in 14 African countries 4. Leader in private sector transport and warehousing operation in Africa 5. Financially strong company and good market position e. Inventory Management: Transportation solutions: IMPERIAL Logistics is a global leader in...
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...LOGISTICS is the function responsible for the flow of materials from suppliers into an organisation, through operations within the organisation, and then out to customers. Supply chain management, however, is about managing the flow of materials, components and information throughout the total pipeline from raw materials to end user, and is based on effective customer/supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, cost and flexibility can be improved throughout the supply chain. This integration will result in a reduction in the total cost of logistics rather than the cost of each activity. This is due to the improved flow of material and information, improved transport and warehouse asset utilisation and elimination of duplicated department efforts. Consequently this results in an improved capability to respond to customers ―Quick Response‖ needs. The goal is to improve customer service, save cost and increase revenues. to satisfy the end customer whilst achieving competitive advantage over any competitors through ensuring maximum efficiency and return. To respond more accurately to actual customer demand and keep inventory to a minimum (Pull System), leading companies have adopted a number of speed-to-market management techniques that help them to build a comprehensive supply chain structure, such as just in time (JIT), quick response (QR), efficient consumer response (ECR) and vendor managed inventory (VMI). There is a need to develop collaborative relationships...
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...Free Management Library Operations Management Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Operations management focuses on carefully managing the processes to produce and distribute products and services. Usually, small businesses don't talk about "operations management", but they carry out the activities that management schools typically associate with the phrase "operations management." Major, overall activities often include product creation, development, production and distribution. (These activities are also associated with Product and Service Management. However product management is usually in regard to one or more closely related product -- that is, a product line. Operations management is in regard to all operations within the organization.) Related activities include managing purchases, inventory control, quality control, storage, logistics and evaluations. A great deal of focus is on efficiency and effectiveness of processes. Therefore, operations management often includes substantial measurement and analysis of internal processes. Ultimately, the nature of how operations management is carried out in an organization depends very much on the nature of products or services in the organization, for example, retail, manufacturing, wholesale, etc. Sections of This Topic Include: Purchasing Control and Coordinating Function of Management Product and Service Management Quality Management Inventory Management Logistics and Transportation Management Facilities...
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