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Air Transport - Supply & Demand, 2006.
A review of the US airlines companies.
1,558 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper takes a look at the two classifications of US airlines; legacy carriers with hub-and-spoke systems and newer low-cost airlines with point-to-point models. According to the paper, with only moderate changes in growth and spending predicted, legacy airlines are in big trouble. The paper reviews the problems that legacy airlines are facing.
Outline:
Introduction
Supply-Side Problems
Demand-Side Problems
Solution and Recommendations
Conclusions
From the Paper
"In addition to the influence of economic conditions, the airline industry is characterized by other very complex demand dynamics, depending on travel distance, type of traveler, and domestic and international flights, to name a few of the many factors that determine the degree of price elasticity or inelasticity (Air travel demand elasticities: Concepts, issues and measurement). For long-haul international business travel, demand is not sensitive to fare changes because there are few close substitutes. On the other hand, long-haul domestic business travelers have much higher elasticities than international business travelers. Telecommunications has become more acceptable as a substitute in domestic markets due to common culture, laws, contracts, etc. International leisure travelers are more likely to either postpone their trips in response to higher fares or seek locations that are not as expensive. Currently, the dollar is weak against many international currencies, serving to make many destinations unappealing price- sensitive leisure travel."
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Air Transport and Tourism, 2005.
A look at air transport and tourism in several major countries across the world.
32,484 words (approx. 129.9 pages), 115 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This is a broad and far-reaching study on the relationship between tourism and air transport. In examining this relationship the paper looks at whether the deregulation of air transport has influenced the tourist destination countries in South Europe and to what extent and examines the impacts of deregulation on capacity and fares. The study also attempts to determine whether deregulation has has caused growth in the market and attempts to determine the integral relationship between the transport and the overall tourist experience. Finally, this paper studies the impacts of the tourism transport at the destination areas. Included with the paper is an extensive list of tables and figures.
Background
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Scope of the Study
Objectives of the Study
Limitations of the Study
Rationale for the Study
Overview of the Study
The Parallel Growth of Air Transport and Tourism
Structural differences
The Impact on Tourism
Effect of Split Charter/Scheduled Flights
Cyprus
UK
Turkey
Malta
Spain
Greece
Methodology
Research Design and Approach
Population and Sample
Collection and Tabulation of Data
Data Analysis Procedure
Reliability and Validity of the Data
Analysis of the Data
Summary, Recommendations and Conclusion
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"The current study uses both quantitative and qualitative methodological processes to analyze the issue and works to determine what deregulation of the air transport industry has done to the tourism industry. This is very important to those that work for air transport companies, and equally important to those that work in tourism. The conclusions that are found here will provide answers to potential problems that have been seen throughout the tourism industry for some time with a focus on the five specific countries that have been selected by the researcher for this particular purpose."
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Bilateral Air Transport Agreements, 2007.
This paper explores bilateral air transport agreements and their benefits.
2,572 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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The paper explains that a bilateral air transport agreement (ATA) is a convention signed by two countries by which they allow one another unrestricted civil aviation within their national boundaries. They grant each other rights to transport and take on and off, passengers, mail and cargo on their air route and territory. The paper discusses how such an agreement has both positive and negative effects, but the paper reveals that the positive outnumber the negative ones and make the contract beneficial for the development of the airline industry, economy, tourism and international relationships. The paper explains that the majority of the bilateral air service agreements must have been beneficial for both parties, since once they expired, new alliances were negotiated and formed.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Opinions and Arguments in Favor of the ATA
Rights Granted to the Parties by the ATA
Protection Issues
Unfair Competition
Monopoly
Protectionist Policies
War and Natural Calamities
Opinions and Arguments Against ATA
Restricted Pricing
Suggested Solution
Frequency on a Route
Offshoring jobs in the Airline Industry
Conclusions
From the Paper
"There are two main reasons that support the forming of bilateral air transport agreements. First, the governments of the countries involved in the alliance believe that an international agreement and partnership could help protect themselves from numerous enemies and unfair competition.
"The second argument has a rather administrative nature and it regards the air transport companies and the travelers. In this order of ideas, the airline companies would be granted access to several airports and would be able to compete on the air services market by promoting lower prices and higher quality. Clients would be able to choose from a wider range of air transport providers the company that best met their financial and quality demands. This way, customers would be able to choose "the lowest prices that are not discriminatory.""
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Air Transport Of Perishables, 1999.
Analyzes the feasibility of a firm's plan to focus on moving perishable goods from source to market. Discusses costs, benefits, strategy, industry conditions and technology.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 63.95
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This research explores the feasibility of a business strategy option for an air transportation firm that would cause the firm to focus almost exclusively on the air transport of perishable goods from source to market.
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"A PERISHABLES STRATEGY
Introduction
This research explores the feasibility of a business strategy option for an air transportation firm that would cause the firm to focus almost exclusively on the air transport of perishable goods from source to market.
Justification For A Perishables Strategy
Speed and constant temperature are the keys to success in shipping time-sensitive goods like flowers, seafood, and fresh fruits (Cohan 10). As an example, on Valentine's Day the temperature in Minneapolis hovers around 20 degrees Fahrenheit; yet many of the city's residents want to celebrate the holiday with red roses that must be shipped from warmer climes. Roses for Minneapolis in mid-winter come primarily from Mexico. The Mexican border is ..."
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Air Transportation Deregulation, 2005.
Discussion and analysis of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 and its impact on the airline industry.
1,192 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper provides a general explanation of deregulation and then examines directly the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. From there, the paper explores the effects the Act has had on the airline industry and how it affects the way the industry operates in the current environment.
From the Paper
"One of the most significant events in the air transportation industry was the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. This paper will review what deregulation, in general is, and then move specifically to the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. From there, this paper will explore what effects the Act has had on the industry. By understanding these concepts, one can better understand the environment the industry now operates in, and how far it has come."
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Air Transportation System, 2005.
An examination of challenges facing the American airline industry.
1,548 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This report presents an insight into the airline industry and some of the problems it faces. It argues that there is no doubt that the airline industry is in crisis. It points out that the likes of the large national and international carriers such as American Airlines, Delta, United and Continental were all either operating in the red as continued concerns regarding issues like the price of fuel, terrorism and a weak world economy continue to hamper an industry that was already prone to cyclical downturns. The writer explains that all of these large United States based carriers have either filed or has considered filing bankruptcy to ward of creditors and shareholders alike and also to try and rediscover solvency.
From the Paper
"The situation in the airline industry is bad to say the least. Major airlines such as American Airlines, Delta, United and Continental have all considered or are already under bankruptcy protection in order to hold off organizational collapse. Since deregulation, bankruptcy has been one of the few saving graces that have helped the major airlines stay solvent. The events of September 11, 2001, where terrorists hijacked planes to use as missiles on several targets has been linked to the decline of the industry and a major cause of their financial troubles."
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Supply and Demand in the Air Passenger Market, 2003.
Defines concepts relating to supply and demand in the air passenger industry.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper reviews the definition of "economics", the concepts of supply and demand, and the functioning of supply and demand in the air passenger industry in 2003. It looks at the effect of 9/ll on the industry.
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"If one searched diligently one could find dozens of definitions of the word economics or of the concept of economics The most widely accepted and used definition of economics as an ..."
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Demand-Driven Supply Networks (DDSN), 2007.
This paper is a complete research project including an extensive literature review that analyzes demand-driven supply networks (DDSN) in an increasingly globalized marketplace.
37,730 words (approx. 150.9 pages), 49 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper explains that demand-driven supply network (DDSN) is an IT strategy that uses a system of technologies and processes to sense demand and react to it in real time, across a network of linked customers, suppliers and employees. The author uses both a case analysis methodology and quantitative surveys. The paper states that the hypothesis of the study is that, because physical supply chains in a global economy operate at the speed of ocean-going ships, U.S. manufacturers should re-engineer their supply networks to remove bottlenecks from the system and match the speed of innovation that operates in a flat world by adopting appropriate demand-drive supply networking techniques. The paper includes many charts, figures and tables and the survey questionnaires.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Hypothesis
Rationale
Overview of the Study
Literature Review
Background and Overview
The Flat-Round Dichotomy
Supply Chain Tactics for a Round World
Different Approaches Used to Deliver Round-World Returns
Level One: Business Process Improvement
Level Two: Business Process Redesign
Demand-Driven Supply Networks
Four-Stage Maturity Model Helps to Plot Long-Term Track
DDSN Implementation
Sensing and Consolidating Demand
DDSN Methods
Alignment is Key
Existing Supply Chain Initiatives and Techniques that Contribute/Mirror Demand-Driven Supply Network Approaches
Efficient Consumer Response (ECR)
Time-Based Competition (TBC)
Product Development
Strategic Importance
Product Life-Cycle Times are Getting Shorter
Product Development Considerations
Cross-Functional Teams
Strategies for Cross-Functional Team Management
Concurrent Engineering
Japanese Paradox
Supply Network Strategy
Just in Time (JIT), Just in Time II (JIT II) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
Case Vignette - Pure Vendor Managed Inventory in Action.
Agility in the Supply System, Agile Manufacturing, Strategically Flexible Production or Proximity Manufacturing
Case Vignette - Agile Manufacturing
Virtual Operations Strategy
Strategic Outsourcing
Case Vignette - Strategic Outsourcing
World-Class Manufacturing (WCM)
Lean Production and Lean Thinking
Strategic Postponement
Case Vignette - Strategic Postponement.
Logistics Strategy
Strategic Purchasing or Sourcing, Strategic Procurement, Network Sourcing, Materials Management
Case Vignette - Strategic Purchasing and Sourcing
LL Bean Replenishment Schedule
Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR)
Case Vignette - CPFR at Levi Strauss
Methodology
Data Analysis
Part I: Case Studies
Case Example No. 1: Rexam
Supply Chain Strategies
Case Example No 2. Dell Computer Corp
Dell Geographic Business Segments
Action Strategy
Supply Chain Control
Strategy Applications
Case Study No. 3: Wrangler Jeans
Action Strategy
Selecting Distributors
Most Common Selection Criteria for Developing a Strategic Relationship
Evaluating Distributors
Case Example. Owens & Minor Inc.
Action Strategy
Innovations in Supply-Chain Strategies
Case Examples. United Technologies Corp.
McAfee's Strategy
Results
Action Steps
Defining a Global Perspective
Product Design
Online Survey Results
Survey No. 1. Survey of Distributors
Section One: Distributor Overview
Number of Employees
Annual sales revenues (MM$)
Supply Chain Management Techniques Used in Past
Supply Chain Management Techniques Now Using
Most Valuable Initiative in Streamlining Supply Chain
Key to Likert-Scaled Questions
Familiar with Demand-Driven Supply Network Techniques
Company Currently Uses Demand-Driven Supply Network Techniques
Section Three: Open-Ended Comments.
Survey No. 2. Survey of Manufacturers
Section One: Manufacturer Overview
Number of Employees
Annual sales revenues (MM$)
Past Initiative
Current Initiative
Most Valuable Initiative
Familiarity with Demand-Driven Supply Network Techniques
Company Currently Uses Demand-Driven Supply Network Techniques
Section Three: Open-Ended Comments.
Conclusion
Results
Discussion
Recommendations
Explore Technologies That Deliver Demand
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"Therefore, one of the most important elements in CPFR is the forging of proactive links between partners or allies at different stages of the supply pipeline. These need to be both strategic and tactical and require proper management as one of the resources of the organization. An excellent example of this in action is to be found in the approach that Levi Strauss and Company take with its main suppliers and customers. According to Lowson, since the mid-1980s, the firm has constantly been trying to establish closer working links in the supply in a coordinated pipeline with the aid of its 'Levilink'..."
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E-Supply Chain, 2004.
This paper discusses, with the inclusion of a qualitative research project, the supply-chain elements of e-commerce, or electronic commerce, and its effect on traditional businesses supply chains.
12,490 words (approx. 50.0 pages), 25 sources, APA, $ 239.95
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This paper explains that an electronically documented supply chain, extending the entire length of the distance a product travels, creates a business climate in which there is a far higher degree of accountability and responsibility than there was before e-commerce. The author?s research is based on guided, unstructured interviews with managers in both small and large companies that use EDI systems as a part of their overall business strategy of incorporating an e-supply chain to increase efficiency. The paper concludes that the overall results of this research suggests that an e-supply chain raises the stakes for the suppliers, thus,in relative terms, lowering the stakes for the final company in the chain. This paper includes an extensive discussion on the philosophy of research methodology.
Table of Contents
Introduction: Statement of Problem
The E-Supply Chain as Embedded in the Structure of E-Commerce
Review of the Related Literature
E-Supply Chains as Part of Overall Business Strategy
Methodology
Quantitative versus Qualitative Research
Different Tools for Different Questions ? and Different Questioners
Validity and Reliability of Data
Research Design
Treatment of Data
Discussion
Conclusions and Recommendations
From the Paper
"Companies now have a wide range of distribution networks and channels available to them as they attempt to match consumers with goods. Having the right product to offer is never enough if supply lines fail and customers cannot actually buy whatever it is that they want. Some businesses try to keep their customers happy through direct selling ? like the clothing company Land?s End ? in attempt to simplify the processes of logistics and distribution so as to limit the number of possible complications in the process."
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Supply Chain Management, 2007.
A case study analysis of supply chain management, integration and agility for a fictitious company, XYZ.
2,637 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper presents a case study of a fictitious company, XYZ which is a UK-based PC manufacturing company that has worldwide operations. The paper analyzes supply chain management in this company. It then discusses the company's key areas of supply chain development, agility and integration. It looks at the importance of each area and how they can be successfully implemented into the organization.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
What is Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Decisions
Supply Chain Integration
SCM, CRM ERP and Extranets
Agile Supply Chains
Supply Chain ICT
Conclusions
From the Paper
"In the case of Dell ICT, it enables individual customers to customise their purchase (i.e. configure to order). The greater the extent to which you can allow customers to customise product offerings, the greater the overall quality of the relationship becomes. In this case, technology can become the key contributor to improving communication with the supply chain and providing configuration tools for both suppliers and end customers. This is done through the interactive nature of the Internet, which is a key attraction to building a relationship with customers (Hoffman, Novak & Chatterjee, 1995). The involvement of the customer in the design, production, or delivery process before the actual sales transactions, using technology to limit the cost is a key competitive strategy providing customer intimacy and product leadership."
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Supply Chain Management, 2007.
This paper discusses Wal-Mart's superior supply chain operations.
2,247 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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The paper defines the Wal-Mart supply chain organization, including its current accomplishments and challenges. The paper discusses the corporate-wide roles of Wal-Mart's supply chain operations including their strategies regarding radio frequency identification (RFID) implementations in warehouses worldwide and their commitment to collaborative advanced planning and scheduling. Wal-Mart's supply chain operations are often called best practices in logistics and supply chain operations and a comparison is provided showing their performance relative to other global leaders in this area. The paper presents a cost/benefit analysis of the Wal-Mart supply chain as a basis for suggesting further improvements. Finally, Wal-Mart's ethical considerations with streamlining their supply chain are explored.
Outline:
Introducing Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart's Supply Chain Today
How Wal-Mart Is Defining Supply Chain Best Practices
Ethics and Wal-Mart
Supply Chain Recommendations for Wal-Mart
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"As the largest mass merchandiser in the world, Wal-Mart's work in supply chain execution, research, and policies defines best practices for the broader high volume retailing industry worldwide. Wal-Mart is comprised of three operating segments including the Wal-Mart stores, Sam's Club and the International Stores. As of 2005, Wal-Mart operates 1,350 discount stores in all 50 states. The typical Wal-Mart discount store as 50 departments or more and a few are offering groceries in addition to apparel, fabrics, stationery and books, shoes, house wares, hardware, electronics, home furnishings, small appliances, automotive accessories, gardening accessories, sporting goods, toys, and pet food."
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General Motors Truck Assembly Supply Train, 2004.
A complete analysis of at least ten tiers of GM?s truck assembly supply chain.
2,467 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper uses an integrative approach for the General Motors truck assembly supply train that would help the company minimize total production, inventory, and transportation costs. The paper outlines a strategy for achieving this goal and provides illustrations and flow charts to help explain the strategy. Company background information, an outline of the supply chain from beginning to end, a discussion on warehousing and warehousing capacities, and information on production levels and transportation flows are also provided as part of the discussion on how to improve the assembly supply train.
Analysis of Truck and Bus Supply Chain
Warehouse Locations and Capacities
Production Levels and Transport Flows
Conclusions and Recommendations
From the Paper
"General Motor?s supply chain has many components that go into making a final vehicle assembly. This analysis will look at only a portion of the supply chain, but will include many of the major components. This paper however, is more of a history lesson describing General Motors? supply chain system. Currently, GM is working on several large integrated business solutions to solve their supply chain issues and will have a fully changed supply chain within the next couple of years."
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E-Business Supply Chain Software, 2002.
This paper discusses the use of software to solve problems in companies categorized as "supply chain", multiple, mass-market stores that supply various items usually at a discount.
2,420 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper discusses i2, which is a value chain management software to control transportation and distribution that is used at Best Buy and IBM WebSphere which is an open infrastructure software to improve the e-business infrastructure and improve customer service that is used at Home Depot. The paper details these software companies and the supply chains featured.This paper includes a glossary of terms.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Best Buy and i2?s Transportation and Distribution Management Software
Home Depot and IBM WebSphere Open Infrastructure Software
Conclusion
Glossary
From the Paper
"i2 was founded in 1988 by Sanjiv Sidhu and Ken Sharma. It started based out of a small 2-bedroom apartment in Dallas where the first program was written. Since then i2 has grown to earn more than $1 billion in revenues. They have 40 offices worldwide where they employ a total of 4,890 employees. Currently i2 has more than 1,000 customers and 500 deployments in 2001. That same year they reported a pro forma net loss of $149,013,000. This is not uncommon, at this time, for many companies are currently experiencing losses due to the slump in today?s economy."
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Supply Chain and Logistics Management, 2006.
An in-depth exploration of changes made by Toyota Corporation in the world of supply chain and logistics management.
3,174 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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The author studies how Toyota has made use of the 'lean' supply chain in order to bring efficiency to its' manufacturing environment. As a result of this, warehousing costs, inventory costs and many other costs have been cut thus saving the company a great deal. The paper includes the considerations that are involved in the "lean manufacturing", for example, to only make what the customer needs in the right amount. In addition, this paper offers diagrams that illustrate the supply chain and the relevant details.
Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Toyota Divisions of Operations
Toyota Values
Toyota Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Toyota Corporation Supply Chain
Suppliers and Dealers
Information Systems
Materials Management
Toyota Just-In-Time
Toyota's Supply Chain Illustrated
Logistics Audit Questionnaire
Growth and Expansion of Toyota's Supply Chain
Winners List - Recent Toyota Award Winners
Toyota Environmental Action Plan and Policy
Benefits to Society
Supply Chain Management Results
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"Stated in the work "Global Supply-Chain Partnerships: Toyota: Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case" is that "Few [supply chains] are more efficient than that of Toyota in Canada. The Japanese automaker's plant in Cambridge, Ontario operates under a next-generation Just-in-Time model. Part's shipments are triggered by actual demand, not a producer's best guess. Delivery windows are narrowed to a matter of minutes." (Bowman, 2000) A weak link in many supply chains are delays making parts be late, orders improperly filled, and bad weather can "disrupt the whole operation". (Bowman, 2000) However, Toyota's normally called upon 3PL "Transfreight calls upon another 3PL, TST Expedited Services, Inc." (Bowman, 2000)TST is a provider based in Windsor which "utilizes a combination of truck and air to meet delivery commitments, often within the hour. Parts are rushed across the border without the luxury of pre-clearance through Canadian customs" [and is stated to be] "a highly valued service that the customer would rather not use." (Bowman, 2000) Through use of these any other supply chain and logistic management techniques, Toyota can be said to have the most effective supply chain throughout the entire globe."
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Build to Order Supply Chain, 2006.
An investigation of the guiding principles that define an effective supply chain process.
6,950 words (approx. 27.8 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 156.95
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This paper studies the principles that guide the creation of a build-to-order supply chain. Through researching various industries and firms to grasp some of the accepted principles of the supply chain process, this report attempts to answer why, what and how a reliable, collaborative supply chain can be structured. The paper details a variety of aspects in constructing and operating a successful supply chain. For example, the paper studies how some supply chains reach a breaking point when sufficient and supportive management policies are not implemented. The paper demonstrates how the support of management systematizes the process for addressing a company's needs as well as offers the management team a viable way to forecast supply chain system degradation.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Purpose
Globalization
Definition
Methodology/Approach
Findings
Brief History
The Big Picture
Research Limitations
Implications
Conclusion
References
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"The build to order supply chain process has been and will continue to be affected by the phenomenon of globalization. The fact that the utilization rates of global resources are being consumed at unbelievable rates is good indicator that the current need for efficiency will only increase. For example, resources such as oil, coal and other fossil fuels are being consumed at very high levels. "The global appetite for crude in 2003 will grow by a robust 1.9 percent, or 1.44 million barrels a day, and in 2004 by 1.5 percent, or 1.16 million barrels a day. The IEA raised its estimates for daily demand growth in the two years by 160,000 barrels and 90,000 barrels, respectively." (Stanley)"
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