when and where it was conceived Globalisation has been a trend over the last two decades‚ particularly in Logistics and distribution‚ thanks to advancing technology‚ new political/economic environments and the elimination of trade barriers (Cooper‚ 1993). Transportation and distribution strategies falls into a larger umbrella called Supply Chain Management (SCM)‚ more specifically inside Logistics. SCM is based on four mayor strategic decision areas; location‚ production‚ inventory and transportation
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Transportation costs make up roughly 60-65% of logistics costs • Transportation capacity and cost management is one of the most pressing issues in operating logistics functions • Transportation also adds value to the product by providing time and place utility for the firm’s goods. 2014 Logistics Cost and Service 2014 Logistics Cost and Service Global Logistics Global Logistics Global Logistics Global Logistics Global Logistics Global Logistics Transportation Management Macro Strategic
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Physical Distribution Management Part of logistics management‚ physical distribution is concerned with the transporting of merchandise‚ raw materials‚ or by-products‚ such as hazardous waste‚ from the source to the customer. A manager of physical distribution must also assess and control the cost of transporting these goods and materials‚ as well as to determine the most efficient way to store them‚ which usually involves some form of warehousing. Hence‚ physical distribution (PD) is concerned with inventory
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SCHOOL OF COMMERCE D.A.V.V MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECT ON “Implementation of e-commerce on supply chain management with reference to logistic management” A Research Dissertation Submitted for Partial Fulfillment of Degree of Bachelor’s of Foreign Trade (2009-2012) GUIDED BY: SUBMITTED BY: Mr. Vandit Hedau Rohit Wagle
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1.0 INTRODUCTION Innovation is a primary concern of industry and logistics services are constantly looking for ways to innovate in order to gain competitive advantage revolutionary. Green innovations can have a major impact in reducing the environmental burden of this industry particularly in terms of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The collaborations can also engage with industry and play a role by providing the right environment for companies to innovate. As a result of the global warm
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everything involved in the logistical flow of getting the products from one point to the next. The distribution portion of the supply chain is also called “logistics” and involves aspects such as warehouse management‚ materials handling‚ inventory control‚ packaging and transportation. 3.3 Third party logistics provider Third party logistics providers‚ also known as 3PLs‚ serve a similar role as an internal transportation department. They work with carriers and drivers to manage the scheduling
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND LOYALTY IN LOGISTICS SERVICES @ DHL EXPRESS (I) PVT LTD A PROJECT REPORT Submitted in Partial fulfillment of the degree of requirement for the award of MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMISTRATION (Marketing & HR) Submitted by GAURAB DUTTA Registration No: P07BA126 Under the guidance of Dr. S. Lalitha Prof. in Management Studies BHARATH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES Chennai 600073 India May 2009 School of Management Studies 173‚ Agaram
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CASE STUDY OF LOGISTICS STRATEGY GROUP WORK ASSIGNMENT “Assuming you are the Regional Administration Manager ABC (Hong Kong) Limited‚ please work out a Planning of how you would execute a special project on the re-engineering of the logistic flows in the Hong Kong Region.” Hints: As there are various parameters that can be considered in planning a project‚ such as “formation of project team(s)‚ resources consideration‚ availability of time and people‚ management style to be applied‚ definition
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Semester IV Retail Supply Chain Management Paper code: FMRM403 Block: 1 Unit: 1. Introduction to Retail Supply chain‚ Supply Chain and Logistics‚ Elements of Supply Chain and Elements of Logistics‚ Retail Logistics and Retail Supply Chain‚ Elements of Retail Supply Chain 2. Category Management: Introduction‚ Category Management Process‚ Components of Category Management‚ Challenges in Category Management 3. Merchandising‚ Types of Merchandise‚ Merchandise Hierarchy‚ Merchandise
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Cover Letter Dear Sir / Madam‚ Application for the post of Logistics Manager It is with great enthusiasm that I am applying for this Logistics Manager position. I firmly believe I will bring the energy and commitment to excellence necessary to thrive in a simulative working environment. I am in the positive that I can keep up with the demands of this challenging job efficiently and I can contribute my knowledge and past working experience to the company. I believe my
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