Allied Office Products Report to Management Brian Juin Phon Chan Karine Arcand Daniyal Tanveer 5980487 5236461 6024848 Christina Yee Andrea Alamo 5991901 6041222 ADM4345A November 13, 2013 Page 1 of 13 Table of Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Corporate/Divisional Strategy ........................................................
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The United States Postal Service eCommerce Stratagem Abstract With Centuries of History to reflect on, the United States Postal Service has continuously strived to be the leader in the delivery and production of U.S. Consumer postal needs. Over time, delivery modes have significantly changed; consumer supply and demand has wavered; and new challenges and opportunities emerge as the cyber world evolves. The U. S. Postal Service will look to strategize though eCommerce and embrace technological
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Flat Cargo Berhad: An Auditor’s Conundrum Flat Cargo Berhad (FCB) a well-known and one of the largest air freight companies in Malaysia that operate as air cargo carrier. FCB also registered as an investment holding company with several subsidiaries that operate with the same operating principal of the FCB. Their primary operating principal was to provide air freight transportation which includes air charter and leasing. Started their operation in 1997 and became the only dedicated Intra-Asian overnight
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In order to maintain a 98.5% service level, we must carry a 2.17 SD of safety stock: 2.17*214.76 = 467 whole units Scenario 1 (fixed cycle): Freight rate savings: 50,000 t. x $5/tonne = $250,000 Less: Added costs of safety stock: 651 units x $400/unit x 0.25= $ 65,100 Net saving: $185,900 Scenario 2 (variable cycle): Freight rate savings: 50,000 t. x $4.50/tonne = $225,000 Less: Added costs of safety stock: 310 units x $400/unit x 0.25= $ 31,000 Revised Cost of safety
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2014 Cost Reduction in Logistics Operations Vijay Ramamoorthy Roll No: 173 PGDM, Batch 19 A Project Report on “COST REDUCTION IN LOGISTICS OPERATIONS” A Project Report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (PGDM) Submitted by: Vijay Ramamoorthy PGDM, Roll No. 173, 19th Batch (2013-2015) Submitted on 01st July, 2014 Under the guidance of Mr. P. Meenakshi Sundaram Project guide (Deputy Manager, Logistics, CavinKare)
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The World’s Two Largest Air Cargo Companies: FedEx and UPS Introduction In the packaging industry there are two main competitors which are FedEx and UPS. The leader of the market is FedEx in my opinion. These companies both are using technology to try to stay ahead in the industry and to maintain a hold on the consumer base. Their consumer base includes both individuals and businesses market. The beginnings of new technologies every day as our world is continuously starting to grow smaller.
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Summary Brent Cartier, Manager for Special Projects in the Materials Department of HP Vancouver Division. Bob Foucoult, production manager. Dr. Billy, inventory expert from Corporate HP. Laura Rock, an industrial engineer. Jim Bailey, the planning supervisor. Jose Fernandez, the purchasing supervisor. Kay Johnson, the traffic department supervisor. HP company was founded in 1939 by William Hewlett and David Packard. During 1980s HP and Canon separately pioneered inkjet technology at their respective
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load (LTL) freight. 600 miles next day delivery. 1,600+ miles second day delivery. • • • Custom brokerage. Electronic custom clearance. Speed shipments across the border. Cost effective. Alternative for small packages. Distance and time are wider. When customers need it now. 24hrs. 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and holidays. External Environment Household name Competitive environment Global Presence IT advances Strong market position in air freight Competitive
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entity, but rather many smaller companies that “compete collectively” by standing as one under the FedEx brand. FedEx Corporation is the parent company to several subsidiary operating companies (OpCos), including FedEx Ground, FedEx Express, FedEx Freight, and FedEx Office. This organization structure allows FedEx OpCos to specialize in different shipping methods and key components of shipping and office needs, which in turn allows FedEx Corporation to dominate the shipping market. FedEx is constantly
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Read the two cases below and look up a response to the questions following each case. This forum is intended as a place for you to raise issues or questions which may arise when you are undertaking this exercise. This forum will be open until the end of the Christmas break. 1. Scottish & Newcastle International Ltd v Othon Ghalanos Ltd [2008] UKHL 11 Why was the contract considered to be an FOB contract in this case? Compare speeches of Rodger LJ and Mance LJ regarding time of delivery.
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