Abstract The paper relates that in the attempt demonstrate stewardship and corporate social responsibility, many organizations are attempting to green their business. The paper then relates that these organizations tend to focus the greening process on procurement and manufacture and forget to include logistics. Thus, much of the efforts of these companies is wasted when logistics enters the situation and is not environmentally conscious. The paper then goes on to discuss methods of implementing green logistics, noting that the shift to looking at green logistics as not only responsible but essential to healthy business.
From the Paper "Either way there are many things that companies can look for either in a logistics contractor or in their own logistics/transportation/shipping department. In short each company must make the best decision for itself and its products based upon the logistics needs of its products. (Colby, Kingsley & Whitehead, 1995, p. 132) Part of doing this in a greener manner is to research the green options for logistics, what forms of logistics are more green than others and what kind of logistics decisions can be made to green those which are currently less green than others. Obviously if timely delivery of volatile goods is at stake and overseas transportation is required then flight is unavoidable, while if products can be sent via surface, because they are non-perishable and needed for warehouse rather than direct and current consumer demand than surface methods could be more green, depending on the methods used and the actions of the logistics professionals."
Abstract The paper deals with several types of information technology available within the global logistics industry. The paper explains that in addition to this, much of the technology is used and integrated into the companies contracting already with many of the logistics companies.
From the Paper "In the era of streamline management, it was inevitable that those involved in the global logistics industry would not only take advantage of many advancements being made in the information technology industry but also use them to their advantage. In addition to that, many have begun their own customization of technology, recognizing there was a specific need that could be filled for other sectors of the business world. Therefore in the past few years, several innovations have sprung up that not only are unique but have made doing business easier and in the age of tough competition given companies the ability to do more with less. With the massive growth of the Internet, it was only natural that the globalization industry would grow and become a necessary component to trade, shipping and the way companies do business. However in the new world market, all companies must be linked in some way."
Abstract This paper explores education in logistics. The core curriculum in schools that offer it, their inclination towards certain areas, growth and future of it are some of the topics that are discussed.
Abstract This paper examines the financial analysis statements of the Compass Group in order to shed some light on the challenges the company is facing as well as to ascertain the opportunities and threats facing Compass in both the UK and in their North American served markets. Based on insights gained from this analysis and from the review of the company's history between 2001 and 2005 a series of strategies are made for each of the four regions in which the company competes.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Compass Group's Turbulent Flight: 2001 - 2005
Assessment of Opportunities and Threats
Strategy Recommendations
Table 1: Compass Group PLC Ratio Analysis
Table 2: Compass Group PLC Income Statement Analysis
Table 3: Compass Group PLC Balance Sheet Analysis
From the Paper "In the Rest of the World (RoW) geography segment, healthcare is the sector with the highest turnover followed by Business & Industry with Defense, Offshore & Remote and Education having positive turnover as well. Travel Concessions in this geographic has been a costly business to operate, delivering negative turnover. This illustrates the point made earlier of Travel Concessions being an inordinate drain on the financial and operational sources of the organization."
Abstract This paper provides an overview of the logistics involved in 21st-century retail in a variety of different types of retail establishments. Because the realm of logistics is so large and so complicated, this paper focuses primarily on the distribution element of logistics although it touches on distribution networks in the overall system of retail logistics. The paper shows how companies now have a wide range of distribution networks and channels available to them as they attempt to match consumers with goods. It shows that some companies, including superstores like Wal-Mart, rely on complex centrally planned and located logistics systems to convey goods to customers while others rely primarily on the wonders of the Internet to structure their logistical problems. This paper examines only the retail market, or only those commercial activities involved in selling items directly to the consumer for personal use.
From the Paper "Transportation of retail goods is an arena that has been especially affected by globalization. We saw evidence of this last year when there were clashes between Mexican and American truck drivers, strict interpreters of NAFTA, and environmentalists. With lower standards for pollution allowed for Mexican trucks, many Americans did not want more of these trucks crossing the border into the United States ? for these trucks would bring both retail goods and smog with them."
Abstract This paper provides a logistics sector analysis of China. It first provides a country profile of the People's Republic of China and a brief look at its history. The paper then analyzes the logistics sector, specifically the primary modes of transportation in the country and the challenges that exist with regards to this sector. The paper finally looks at career dynamics of the logistics sector in China.
Table of Contents:
Part I
Country Profile
Part II
Logistics Sector Analysis
Primary Modes Of Transportation
Geographical Difficulties in the Logistics Sector
Shipping Ports Handle Approximately 1/2 of all Import and Export in China
3PL Providers
Ten Key Challenges
Part III
Career Dynamics Analysis In The Logistics Sector
From the Paper "Research relating to career dynamics of the logistics sector in China finds that in the country of China: "...the logistics industry wants 600,000 professionals" according to an online news service the 'China Economic Net'. (JobCyclone.com Career News, 2001) The commitment of the government in China as related to addressing the poor shape of the infrastructure in the logistics sector will result in many labor positions needing to be filled as well. The work of Thomas A. Foster entitled: "Logistics Inside China: The Next Big Supply Chain Challenge" states that among the most recent of success stories in the country of China, a country presently in the throes of a 'retail revolution' (Foster, 2005) are "...the large global retailers that have been able to tap into the needs of China's blossoming middle-class. Retailers such as Wal-Mart and Carrefour are rapidly building superstores throughout the country. Carrefour projects that it will have 61 large stores there by the end of the year." (Foster, 2005) Retailers are expanding their businesses using 3PLs to handle their complete supply chains. This business model is one build upon 'outsourcing' enabling the businesses to: "...move quickly and limit the time and investment of holding inventory." (Foster, 2005)"
Abstract The paper broadly discusses the two main questions of what constitutes liquidity and what steps can the controller take to improve her/his company's liquidity. The analysis of these questions is taken into consideration, along with the observation of the factors that can help the controller to increase liquidity in order to meet problems and crises situations within the organization. The paper also presents conclusions based on all the details and facts regarding liquidity and the measures that can be adopted to increase the liquidity within the organization.
From the Paper "The comfortability and easiness through which a company's asset can be converted into cash as and when wanted is known as liquidity. There are many advantages of liquidity and hence, the organizations and companies should make use of the tools, strategies and methodologies which can be adopted to increase the liquidity with in the organization. The degree of easiness and certainty of value with which the security can be converted into cash is known as liquidity. It is the ability of the company to meet with its current and short-term financial obligations as and when they occur. It has been noted that a company should increase its liquidity because those companies, which have increased their liquidity, are more successful in dealing with the businesses, while on the other hand those companies who have not yet adopted measures to increase liquidity are lacking behind."
Abstract This paper discusses how lately we have witnessed some debacles of the well-known financial institutions caused by liquidity crisis. In particular it looks at Northern Rock and Bear Stearns and how liquidity problems have deeply undermined the profitable trading strategies of the banks.
Outline:
Introduction
Causes of Liquidity Risk
Two Episodes of Liquidity Crisis
Episode 1. Northern Rock (NR)
Episode. 2 Bear Stearns
Liquidity Risk Management
Conclusions
From the Paper "NR was a building society mutually owned by its depositors and borrowers in origin, and on 1 October 1997, it converted to a mortgage-trading bank of a moderate size. Since the demutualization, NR changed its strategies dramatically, and adopted an 'originate and distribute' business model. This aggressive business model has helped NR to expand its loan book substantially from L13bn to L87bn, and its share of UK mortgage market from 0.3% (of L 430bn) to 8.35% (of L1046bn) within a short 10-year period, from 1997 to 2006. By the end of 2006, NR has become the eighth largest listed bank by market value in UK. However, over the same period, the ratio of deposits to total assets in the bank fell from 72% to 27%. As viewed from the graph.1 below, at 31 December 2006, 70% (including Wholesale, Securitised bonds and Covered bonds) of NR's liabilities were funded by short-term borrowings, while a mere 22% of the funding is obtained from retail deposits. "
Abstract This paper is about the importance of liquidity. The writer shows how all organizations need to be liquid because the need for cash can arise at any time. Banks are especially vulnerable to liquidity crises, as happened in the Asian crisis. The concept of asset management is examined as a way to meet liquidity needs.
From the Paper "Yes, liquidity is very important, to say the least. And what exactly is liquidity since it is important to know about? Liquidity is the indication of the organization's ability to meet its current and maturing obligations as they come due; it is the near term cash perspective of the business; and it is cash fuel supply management. The implications of liquidity are that typically lenders will default or shut off credit first to operations with: marginal or negative liquidity, (particularly when coupled with) high debt to asset amounts. Liquidity has one essential rule: be liquid with appropriate working capital. Liquidity is a vital financial concept, as during good times, more expansion/growth opportunities exist due to it; during bad times, still more expansion/growth opportunities exist; liquidity provides revenue opportunities as commodities can be held through low prices; liquidity often reduces costs with lower interest rates; liquidity reduces stress; and during difficult times, sufficient cash stays in business (Birch, 2000). "
Abstract This paper looks Operation Iraqi Freedom, the U.S. Department of Defense name for the invasion of Iraq in 2003. It highlights medical logistics and logistics lessons for the future and concludes that the logistics effort for Operation Iraqi was efficient and effective.
Abstract This essay highlights some of the more pressing logistical issues that have emerged during the course of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In addition to listing and explaining the number of logistical challenges that were faced and surmounted to varying degrees of success, the author of the paper also evaluates the logistical response of the military during OIF. The paper's conclusion includes some remarks regarding whether or not the demonstrated logistical inadequacies during OIF were systematic or simply circumstantial.
From the Paper "Without question, there were significant logistical issues for the U.S. Armed Forces surrounding Operation Iraqi Freedom, specifically with the ability of supply to meet the demand of a very mobile military force. The purpose of this essay is to highlight some of the more pressing logistical issues that have emerged during the course of OIF. In addition to listing and explaining the number of logistical challenges that were faced and surmounted to varying degrees of success, I also intend to evaluate the logistical response of the military during OIF. My conclusion will include some remarks regarding whether or not the demonstrated logistical inadequacies during OIF were systematic or simply circumstantial. Combat situations will always place an more significant strain upon military logistical support services, especially when the conflict is geared towards the offensive as it was during OIF (Thurmond, 2004). Class handout 12-1 (n.d.) identifies a number of primary logistical..."
Abstract This document discusses the overall supply chain and logistics operations and moves into addressing a particular issue within this sphere of business operations: reverse logistics. The writer points out that reverse logistics is extremely important as it effectively closes the loop of an enterprise's supply chain and allows for much more efficient and effective operations. Further, the writer notes that reverse logistics impact all business in all industries through customer return handling, lost revenue recovery, and reduced load within the system. These aspects are discussed further in regard to a review of Apple Computer's, CVS's and Kellogg's supply chain operations.
From the Paper "A supply chain can be defined as the sum of all retailers, distributors, transportation methods, storage locations and facilities, as well as supplier networks that contribute to an enterprise's sale, delivery, and/or production of its product or service. It is integrally involved with a company's logistics and overall operations in that operations management oversees the smooth functioning of the organization's supply chain. A supply chain that has bottlenecks, excess inventory, or difficulties sourcing products or services inevitably results in a loss in revenue, poor product/service quality metrics, and a loss of customers, be they internal or external."
Abstract This paper discusses an important example of how proper logistics planning saved an icon of the automotive industry, Porsche Automobiles. In particular, the paper discusses logistics at Porsche in 1992, and the accession of Wendelin Wiedeking, who continues as Porsche's chairman to this day. The paper notes that at the time of Wiedeking's accession from his position as manufacturing manager, Porsche's stunning success depended on logistics within its plant and in its relationships with its parts suppliers.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Background Information on Moving and Storing Specific Materials and Products
Projecting Modern Logistics Thinking
Description of Current Methods in the Industry
Trends in the Industry and how these might Affect the Organization
Challenges and Issues with Moving and Storage
Conclusion
From the Paper "Porsche faces some difficulty in performing the same feat in Zuffenhausen for two reasons: (1) it is still a niche manufacturer, with fewer than 100,000 total units (even counting production in Leipzig and Bratislava), and (2) the Zuffenhausen plant is difficult to expand, and to automate further.While Porsche's short-term strategies of sharing manufacturing facilities has helped, it may be due for a consolidation in the future. At present, final assembly takes place in four places (including Valmet in Finland for Boxsters). With the addition of a fifth line and concomitant increases in expected production, Porsche may want to consider a consolidation at a "Greenfield" plant, in which it can consolidate some of its assembly."
Abstract This work provides information on the properties of ionic liquids and explores how these unique properties can be used to conduct experiments that would not be possible without ionic liquids. The paper also examines the future potential of ionic liquids.
From the Paper "One of the principal driving forces for research in this area is the need to find replacements typical solvents because they are environmentally damaging. This is because they are used in large amounts and they are volatile. Ionic liquids are different from conventional liquids. They are not composed of molecules, polar like water or acetone, or even non-polar like benzene. These liquids are composed of ions. This class of compounds came into being since the 1980s. Since these are liquids, they have the potential to behave as solvents. Which means that potentially there are a million possible solvents that can be created. By combining different anions and cations, it is possible to create a huge library of different ionic liquids each with specific properties. There are at best, 300 organic solvents that are in use in chemical and pharmaceutical industry, today."
Abstract This paper explains that anticipatory logistics are used to predict what a customer is going to need and to prioritize these needs so that a certain level of product or other needed item can be maintained. The Army uses anticipatory logistics to manage effectively their supply chains for ammunition, maintenance, and some of their petroleum and oil needs. The author points out that, for the military, the deployment of forces, the joint interoperability which takes place between the command, computer, intelligence, control, and communications systems, and the current mission and soldier requirements, affect the supply chain. This paper concludes that, because supply chain management works so well for the military, it is only logical that the anticipatory logistics in a modified form, would work well for the corporate world, with some small changes to focus on profit instead of mission completion.
From the Paper "To understand more about anticipatory logistics, it is important to understand supply chain management. The supply chain involves how things get from the manufacturer to the end user, but it also involves how the raw materials that are needed in manufacturing get to the manufacturer. When looked at this way, whoever creates or collects the raw materials is the manufacturer, and the manufacturing company that makes goods from them is the end user of that particular supply chain. What is important, however, is how that supply chain is managed. If it is not managed correctly, there are delays in the production process or there are too many shipments of materials and not enough places to store them."
