Case Study On Logistiks

An assumption has been made that as there is no evidence of automated processes in this facility and that inventory is tracked via hand barcode scanners. Additionally, Coles (2016), has no reference to radio frequency identification (RFID) technology use, further enforcing this assumption. The limited range of available logistic technology should be further

It is widely known that logistics is the life blood of anything major. The logistics and transportation industry in the United

Highly Effective Supply Chain: Woolworths and Coles efficient distribution network is both a resource and a capability in its in-bound and out-bound logistics. A culmination of tangible and intangible assets such as technological capabilities and supplier relationships, it is highly valuable as it was the significant cost- savings achieved throughout its entire logistics network that enabled Woolworths to achieve a higher EBIT over Coles (McKinna, 2009). The level of cost saving benefits provided is non-substitutable by any other resource. It is also difficult to imitate as the level and scope of the technological capabilities involved is highly specialized and staggering. However, should Woolworth’s possess an unfavorable public image or sell products undesirable to consumers, possessing an efficient distribution network would be

Amazon.com is beginning to aggregate other e-commerce that are linked via strategic placement and investments. The vision is to make it so customers don’t have to go elsewhere to shop very often especially online (Scally, 2000). The reputation it has is so strong that any association with Amazon.com helps create an impression of validity and success for anyone that chooses to partner with them. Amazon has one of the most-sophisticated supply-chain systems in the world, and it was all built from scratch. Homemade applications handle nearly every aspect of its supply chain: warehouse management, transportation management, inbound and outbound shipping, demand forecasts, inventory planning, and more. In the last four years, Amazon has worked to minimize the need for human intervention in its supply-chain processes, such as manually inputting sales forecasts into an inventory-management system (Bacheldor, 2004). Today, Amazon 's supply-chain apps communicate in real time, a rarity when most companies have to integrate

Ted baker has 8000 workers working under him at different stores. It always delivers a strong presentation not only in its global markets, but also delivers to its customer well. It has successfully expanded its markets internationally and plans to continue doing

North America has a stable network of distributors. “87.5% of Loctite’s outlets have been distributors for the company for over ten years.” (Case Study p.6) Loctite proves to have dedicated workers, many never leave, and few are dismissed.

Global business revolution not only provides more opportunities for companies, but also brings increasing challenges and risks in their operations as the global competition is becoming much fiercer. This kind of competitive environment has shaped the new relationship between the strategy and logistics. Therefore, in this essay, though analyzing the origin of the strategy and logistics, the outcomes of today’s ‘global business revolution’, we will find out the changes on the relation between strategy and logistics and the risks aroused from this transformation.

♦ Building a vertically-integrated value chain that supplies both company-owned and franchised stores proprietary doughnut-making equipment as well as doughnut mixes.

Operations:  Strived for consistency across the chain, withdiffering results. Refurbishing of restaurants,change in hours may help draw customers.

1. How can Design for logistic concepts be used to control logistic cost and make the supply chain more efficient?

A second considerably large trend within the logistics industry is omni-channel logistics. Since the beginning of the digital age and e-commerce, omni-channel logistics (retailing) has been upcoming. It is a multi-channel approach many companies use in attempt to provide customers with the best shopping experience possible so that customers in turn provide more business. This form of commerce is an “operational strategy to deliver a seamless, integrated and personalized customer-centric retail experience to the shopper across all transactional channels” (Karolfski, 2016). Overall, omni-channel logistics focuses on providing customers with the best shopping experience possible so that he or she is eager to come back and provide additional business in the future.

Following the paradigm shift on the role of logistics management in the recent decades, there has been a wide recognition of this as a very important aspect a business strategy in general. However due to the numerous factors promoting complexity of logistics management companies have adopted the idea of outsourcing their logistic activities to Third Party Logistics (3PL) providers. Hence, 3PLs have taken a critical role towards supply chains of heir customers.

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the aspects of Ramone becoming a franchisee of Dunkin’ Donuts. The writer will talk about any critical issues that Ramone will face during this process. In addition, the writer will discuss any information that Ramone should be privy to prior to becoming a franchisee. The author will also deliberate about what marketing mix the future franchisee should look for with his business and what marketing information he should seek. Lastly, the writer will give his/her recommendations on what actions should be taken to rectify any critical issues that were identified.

The customer should be made an integral part of the supply chain logistics apparatus. Customers demand loyalty and a fair business deal from their supply chain entities. A logistics company reputation can be enhanced through aggressive and successful utilization of customer relationship management (CRM), but can be seen in a negative light if managed poorly. A customer or client will be loyal to the logistics company if they meet their daily, short, and long term CRM requirements. The importance of the customer in today’s globally competitive logistics supplier market should not be understated. Supply chain logistics firms have to attract, retain, and provide customers solutions to real problems. Innovative information technology based CRM systems will show how attractive these are for long time loyal customers. The synergistic melding of CRM with supply chain management (SCM) will be addressed as well.

The second major argument is that the Hong Kong’s logistic industry has a significant economic growth. As mentioned before, the logistics industry is one of the pillars of Hong Kong’s economy and it is essential for maintaining the Hong Kong’s success and prosperity. As the logistic industry is developing well, it can create a large amount of employment opportunities and contributes direct and indirect tax revenue to the Hong Kong government which is beneficial for maintaining Hong Kong’s competitiveness. According to the statistics of the stock market in Hong Kong, the stocks in the logistic sector raise an average of 54% in the last 12 months (Kerry Logistics Network, 2014). We can see that the investors are interested in Hong Kong’s logistics industry as the e-commerce expands further nowadays and it needs logistics to coordinate. Some local logistic companies are profitable such as, Kerry Logistics. The net profit of Kerry Logistics rose 71.5 per cent to HK$1.83 billion last year. And the earnings per share of Kerry Logistics are increased to HK$1.4 dollars. The Kerry Logistics said the focus of the huge e-commerce market will be cross-border e-retailing (So, 2014).