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Logistics: the management of the movement, storage, and processing of materials and information in the supply chain. Logistics encompasses the acquisition of raw materials and components,...; Logistics definition on BNET »

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Toll Slashes Virgin Blue Stake: Logistics firm Toll Holdings Ltd announced the long-awaited disposal of its majority stake in airline Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd, thereby cutting its exposure to an aviation sector pummelled by skyrocketing fuel prices.Toll, which inherited its 62.7 per cent interest in Virgin Blue through Toll's takeover of stevedore Patrick Corp...; Tags: Shareholder, Logistics, Dividend, Financial Accounting, Supply Chain, Financial Planning, Finance, Business Operations, AAP; News items 2008-07-14
The Logistics Pipeline: The freight transportation industry has undergone a revolutionary change during the last decade. As deregulation spread to all modes of transport, the number of surviving companies declined. Carriers unprotected by regulation discovered they could not differentiate themselves from the competition on price alone. Successful transportation companies must provide prompt pickup,...; Tags: Regulations, Symbol Technologies Inc., transportation, logistics, customer service; White papers
Fender Finds Current and Future Savings Through Improved Logistics: Founded in 1946, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation FMIC is the world leader in the production of electric guitars and amplifiers. Fender Musical Instruments Europe was facing several key distribution and logistics issues. The company's existing logistics cost structure, particularly in the transportation area, was extremely high, resulting in costs that...; Tags: Supply chain, Capgemini, logistics, guitar, benefit, transportation; Case studies
New Supply Chain Operating Model Helps Currys Reduce Costs and Improve Service: Currys is the largest consumer electronics and appliance retailer in the United Kingdom. Since the company was positioned between low-cost competitors and specialists-it would be necessary to respond by enhancing product availability and stock turns while reducing overall logistics costs. It also wanted to improve the customer experience. Accenture defined...; Tags: Supply chain management (SCM), Accenture Ltd., supply chain, customer experience, logistics, high-performance, consumer electronics, electronics, stock, strategy; Case studies
Ford Motor Company: Logistics & Supply Chain Management: Ford had a vision for a new industrial park in Valencia, Spain, to serve its car production lines. The company asked Accenture to work with it to create a performance-oriented master plan to make the vision a reality. Accenture had to define what an industrial park is and establish the...; Tags: park, Accenture Ltd., Ford Motor Co., vision, logistics, transportation, supplier, strategy, performance; Case studies

A New Prescription for the U.S. Department of Defense's Medical Logistics: EDS-Developed System Helps Get Medical Supplies to the Field-Fast: Medical logistics - the purchase and delivery of supplies and equipment, along with related facilities management - plays a crucial role for any health care organization. The DOD looks to its Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support DMLSS program for a logistics strategy that meets MHS' needs - and thus improves...; Tags: Supply chain, Vertical industries, HEALTHCARE, Electronic Data Systems Corp., logistics, U.S. Department of Defense, medical supplies, health care, RAD, application development; Case studies
Can the Logistics of Schuitema (the Driver Behind C1000 Supermarkets) Achieve a Higher Service Level at Lower Cost With RFID?: Schuitema is a Dutch retail and wholesale company that owns supermarkets and also provides retail support to independent retailers and associated stores. Distribution is of vital importance to the food industry. Schuitema steps up to meet this challenge on a daily basis. Logistics is seen as an additional means to...; Tags: Supply chain, logistics, Capgemini, supermarket, RFID, food, industry; Case studies
Logistics Planning and Control Under Uncertainties in Distribution Centers: This paper presents the challenges at distribution facilities coping with high uncertainties in demand and supply. Then a case is presented to highlight the uncertain distribution environment and to introduce an indicator to measure the nature of problems facing distribution centers. It is shown that there is a need for...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Tilburg University, distribution center, decision-making, logistics, sales; White papers
Measuring the Performance of the Logistics Function: APQC has developed 43 standard measures that organizations can use to benchmark their performance in logistics. The major processes logistics departments perform are measured to determine: FTE costs, pick-up to ship cycle time, overhead costs, and other relevant productivity measures. Organizations...; Tags: Supply chain, Performance management, APQC, logistics, overhead cost, performance; White papers
U.S. Defense Logistics Agency: Supply Chain Management: The needs of American Armed Forces deployed around the world are changing dramatically. As such, the DLA wanted to shift its supply-focused business processes centered on managing items to a customer-based enterprise focused on fostering long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. DLA was also challenged with replacing two 35-year-old legacy...; Tags: Supply chain management (SCM), Accenture Ltd., legacy system, SCM, supply chain, business process, supplier; Case studies
Industry Spotlight: Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Gaze down the aisles of the local Wal-Mart or scan the listings at Amazon, and a person can easily imagine the technical expertise and wizardry demanded by logistics and supply-chain management. From Radio Frequency IDentification RFID chips to inventory management systems, IT professionals work behind the scenes to ensure Elmo...; Tags: Supply chain management (SCM), Enterprise software, Monster, SCM, logistics, RFID, supply chain, Inventory Management, radio, chip, industry; White papers
Take Advantage of Low Hanging Fruit: Supply Chain Management SCM and logistics excellence have become critical competitive weapons for Food and Beverage companies to achieve profitability and market share objectives, unlocking value through both operating cost reduction and revenue growth. However, there are many options for process improvement and technology investment, and the path forward is...; Tags: Supply chain management (SCM), Food & Beverage, process improvement, cost reduction, logistics, SCM, beverage, food, supply chain, industry; White papers
25 Ways to Lower Inventory Costs: Inventory policies drive two types of costs-operating expenses and working capital requirements. This paper indicates that, while total logistics costs as a percent of sales are falling and most individual companies have succeeded in reducing inventory levels; total logistics costs per hundredweight are increasing, and inventory costs as a percent...; Tags: Supply chain, logistics, working capital, sales; White papers
Squeezing Out Supply Chain and Logistics Efficiency for Manufacturers: This webcast will explain how mobility is being used to make a positive impact in manufacturing organizations today, leveraging and maximizing mobility in support of critical manufacturing concerns and processes including supply chain and distribution operations and a leading manufacturer in Venezuela implementing mobility to streamline their operations.; Tags: Supply chain management (SCM), Symbol Technologies Inc., mobility, supply chain, manufacturing, manufacturer, logistics, Webcast; Webcasts
EDF Takes Fuel from Shell: Electricité de France is a French power production and distribution company. Shell West CCA has been awarded the fuels contract for Electicité De France's EDF four Carribean sites, thanks to strong logistics capabilities and a longstanding customer relationship. Shell's assignment was to ensure customer has consistent and reliable supply and...; Tags: logistics; White papers
Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies: How Top Process Industry Performers Take Radically Different Actions: Companies in Process Industries (including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, oil & gas, pulp & paper, and health & beauty aides) have had to cope with rising manufacturing and logistics costs over the past few years. To avoid an average 7.96% increase in logistics costs (what the average company has...; Tags: Supply chain management (SCM), Food & Beverage, SAP AG, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, chemicals, beverage, customer service, industry, food, health care, survey, strategy; White papers 2007-03-01
Logistics Center Director: The Logistics Center Director job description template includes the following job summary: To manage, develop, and supervise operations of a full-scale logistics facility and distribution center offering public warehousing, distribution, full-service transportation, materials management, and fulfillment services. Additional information available includes essential job functions, additional responsibilities, and education and experience...; Tags: Supply chain, Recruitment & Selection, logistics, warehousing, director, job, transportation; Tools & templates 2007-09-09
Making the Most of Virtual Meetings: Virtual meetings are becoming increasingly popular as businesses go global. They can be held using a variety of technologies, and allow people who might never have the chance to meet in person to come together to share their views and concerns, make plans, and arrive at important decisions. They save...; Tags: BNET Editorial, body language, accommodation, logistics, phone, benefit, team, video, Internet, software; Articles 2007-10-03
Heineken Beer Flows Upstream: Heineken is one of the largest breweries in the world, generating sales of â‚¬11.8 billion in 2006 and brewing more than 10 billion liters of beer. (Try to imagine what that looks like, in bottles.) An interesting twist in their massive operation is that they take back millions of reusable...; Tags: Supply chain, Andrew Hines, Heineken, brewery, logistics, crate; Blog posts 2007-04-05
The Role Of Product Completion In A Demand-Driven Supply Network: Many supply chain models lack the flexibility and agility to create demand-driven supply networks that build customer satisfaction and profits through greater efficiencies and product customization. This white paper explores the basic concepts behind demand-driven supply networks as well as the vital link provided by product completion services. Product completion...; Tags: Supply chain management (SCM), HEALTHCARE, medical device, supply chain, channel partner, logistics, customer satisfaction, competitive advantage, network; White papers 2007-02-01