-CHAPTER 8:
Logistics Defined
Logistics
The management of the flow of goods and services both into and out of an organization, from the point of origin to the point of consumption. It consists of transportation, inventory management, warehousing and storage, and packaging.
Three types of logistics: 1. Military
Logistics Defined
Production logistics
Logistics Defined
Business logistics
A process that ensures a steady flow of needed materials and information to all parts of a business through a network of computer terminals,
transportation links, and storage facilities.
Supply Chain
Supply chain
Supply Chain
Vertical integration
A form of business organization in which a company owns the whole supply chain, or significant portions of it, from acquisition of raw materials to retailing.
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Horizontal integration
Supply Chain
The main links in the supply chain are:
Inventory management Storage
Cash flow
Supplier co-ordination
Information processing
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Inventory management
For retailers, this requires a system that records sales
Usually a point-of-sale terminal, a system that tracks retail sales by recording the code or stock number of each stock-keeping unit (SKU)
In larger companies, this becomes more complex, particularly if they design and manufacture the
products they sell
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Storage
Four possible locations for the storage of
goods:
Place where the goods are made
Warehouse
Distribution centre
Place that receives the goods
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Companies are reluctant to be responsible for storage of
goods because it takes up valuable space and increases the possibility that they will have to deal with damage or theft.
Each link in the supply chain tries to pass goods on as quickly as possible.
Just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems are used to eliminate storage altogether. JIT requires suppliers to make and ship the materials that factory or retailer needs quickly enough
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Cash-flow management
Involves negotiating payment terms, setting up the
method of payment, and arranging exchange of funds across the supply chain.
Letter of credit
A financial guarantee, issued by a buyer’s bank, that they have sufficient collateral on deposit to pay for a shipment. Letters of credit are often used for
Supply Chain
Supplier management
Often referred to as sourcing or procurement, the
Supply Chain
Outsourcing
The strategic use of outside resources to perform activities that were previously handled internally by the company itself.
Nearsourcing
Sourcing particular business functions or services, such as telemarketing, to a company in a foreign country that is
relatively close in distance.
Insourcing
Supply Chain
Offshoring
The transfer of certain business functions by a
company to a branch of the company that is located in another country, usually to save on labour costs.
Inshoring
A company’s contracting out of a function to other businesses
within its own country, for example to another state or province where labour is
cheaper or facilities are better.
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Information management
As the complexity and speed of business around the world increases, information technology is necessary for effective supply chain management.
Supply Chain - Physical Distribution
Inbound distribution
The process of receiving goods that are sent to a company.
Receiving process
The established system that a receiving manager uses to monitor and track goods arriving at a business. This
process normally includes: inspecting containers for obvious physical damage, making sure that all of the
Supply Chain – Physical Distribution
Outbound distribution
The process of arranging the shipment of goods from a
company to its customers. Normally, the seller is responsible for for arranging the shipment of goods to the buyer.
Ex Works (EXW)
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Carrier
A company hired to transport goods.
Bill of lading
The official document that indicates that a
transportation company accepts goods for shipment. It describes the items being shipped, lists their
Methods of Physical Distribution in the Supply Chain
The selection of a carrier depends on several
different factors:
What is being shipped
Weight of the shipment
Speed of delivery required
Cost of the carrier
Methods of Physical Distribution in the Supply Chain
Motorized carriers—trucks, vans, motorcycles
The cost of shipping a full truckload (FTL) is lower than shipping a less-than-truckload (LTL).
Many motorized carriers offer freight consolidation, where goods from different sellers (shippers) are
stored in a warehouse until there is an FTL of goods bound for a particular destination.
Methods of Physical Distribution in the Supply Chain
Rail
Trains are slower than truck transport and have a more limited range
Ideal for long distances and much cheaper than truck transport
Can carry materials from ports to inland cities
Methods of Physical Distribution in the Supply Chain
Ocean freight
Used by importers and exporters that deal with businesses on other continents
Inexpensive but slow, and must be used with at least one other carrier, as ships cannot go door to door
Air freight
Very fast, but very expensive
Methods of Physical Distribution in the Supply Chain
Containerization
The use of standard-sized reusable metal boxes,
designed to fit on top of each other, to store and ship freight.
Intermodal shipping is the process of using more than one mode of transportation to ship containers.
Issues in the Supply Chain
Issues in the supply chain include:
Reliability of sources Oil prices
Unstable political climate
Piracy
Getting Help with the Supply Chain
Sources of help for Canadian businesses:
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Canadian Trade Index
Frasers
Customs brokers
Industry Canada
Foreign Marketing and Canadian Shopping Habits
Canadian businesses must stock goods from around the world to compete with online retailers.
Retailers must guarantee a unique selection of products by visiting international trade shows or accessing online distributors.
Increase in foreign ownership of Canadian
manufacturers means it is more difficult to buy Canadian-made goods.
