...Logistics Fortune 500 Company Florida Institute of Technology Being promoted to the head of a Fortune 500 Logistics company is a great accomplishment for anyone to achieve. However, with such a great position, sometimes comes with unwanted baggage that must be cleaned up, in order to keep the company competitive and most importantly to keep it from closing. Several areas have been bought to my attention that must be addressed and corrected immediately. It’s a sad but true that employees of just about every business, will occasionally encounter team members who are taking part in unethical behaviors and are not loyal to their organization, which can plague any workplace. Such unethical and loyalty behaviors include a wide variety of different activities. Among the most are employees making long-distance call on the business line, duplicating software for use at home, falsifying the number of hours worked or much more serious and illegal practices, such as embezzling money from the business or falsifying business records. The thing that makes unethical/loyalty problems difficult to deal with is that they involve making value judgments. Change can be unsettling and very difficult, so I must ensure that the employees can cope effectively, again, this is a serious task that must be addressed and resolved in a timely manner. What action should I take to correct this behavior? My first step is to create a company policy, in writing, that is read and signed be each employee...
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...XPO Logistics, Inc. (XPO) BRADLEY S. JACOBS is the Chief Executive Officer of XPO Logistics, Inc. A career CEO, he has led two public companies. United Rentals, Inc., which he cofounded in 1997; and United Waste Systems, Inc., founded in 1989. Mr. Jacobs served as Chairman and CEO of United Rentals for the company's first six years, and as Executive Chairman for an additional four years. He served eight years as Chairman and CEO of United Waste Systems. Previously, Mr. Jacobs founded Hamilton Resources (UK) Ltd. and served as its Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. This followed the cofounding of his first venture, Amerex Oil Associates, Inc., where he was Chief Executive. Mr. Jacobs is a member of the board of directors of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. SECTOR - TRANSPORTATION (AWJ601) TWST: Please start by introducing our readers to XPO Logistics with a brief company history and an overview of its operations today. Mr. Jacobs: XPO Logistics is a non-asset-based transportation services provider in the logistics industry. We don't own any trucks, airplanes or ships. We're a middleman between shippers and carriers who outsource their logistics to us as a third-party broker. We reported $177 million of revenue in 2011, and we expect to reach our target of a $500 million revenue run rate by year end. Since taking control of XPO last September, we've put a strategy in place to grow the company to several billion dollars in revenue over the next few years...
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...大声说爱你 OP1.《君か好きたと叫ひたい》 眩（まぶ）しい阳差（ひざ）しを背（せ）に走（はし）り出（だ）す街（まち）の中（なか） たたかれたいつものように肩（かた）を 君（きみ）に梦中（むちゅう）なことに理由（わけ）なんてないのに その腕（うで）は络（から）むことはない いつの间（ま）にか瞳（ひとみ）夺（うば）われて始（はじ）まった 离（はな）さない摇（ゆ）れるがないCrazy for you 君（きみ）が好（す）きだと叫（さけ）びたい明日（あした）を变（か）えてみよう 冻（こお）りついてく时间（とき）をぶち坏（こわ）したい 君（きみ）が好（す）きだと叫（さけ）びたい勇气（ゆうき）で踏（ふ）み出（だ）そう この热（あつ）い想（ぉも）いを受（う）け止（と）めてほしい ざわめいたフロアににぎわうテーブル越（ご）し なにげなに君（きみ）の视线（しせん）に醉（よ）いしれ 恋（こい）をしているようで跃（おど）らされてるような 高呜（たかな）る鼓动（こどう）にもううそはつけない いつになれば变（か）わるこのもどかしい友情（ゆうじょう） 届（とど）けたい确（たし）かめにI take you away 君（きみ）が好（す）きだと叫（さけ）びたい何（なに）もかも脱（ぬ）ぎ舍（す）て 心（こころ）とかす言叶（ことば）を见（み）つけ出（だ）したい 君（きみ）が好（す）きだと叫（さけ）びたい今夜（こんや）は归（かえ）さない 见（み）つめるだけの日々（ひび） なんて终（お）わりにしょう I wanna cry for you 君（きみ）が好（す）きだと叫（さけ）びたい明日（あした）を变（か）えてみよう 冻（こお）りついてく时间（とき）をぶち坏（こわ）したい 君（きみ）が好（す）きだと叫（さけ）びたい勇气（ゆうき）で踏（ふ）み出（だ）そう この热（あつ）い想（ぉも）いを受（う）け止（と）めてほしい I wanna cry for yousomeone like you爱人如你/ 像你的他 I heard, that you settled down. 听说 你心有所属。 That you, found a girl and you married now. 找到真命天女即将步入婚姻殿堂。 I heard that your dreams came true. 听说你美梦成真。 Guess she gave you things, I didn't give to you. 看起来与我相比，她才是满分。 Old friend, why are you so shy? 都老朋友了，干嘛那么害羞。 It ain't like you to hold back or hide from the lie. 一点都不像你了，好像你在掩饰谎言。 I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited. 我不想出其不意不请自来。 But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it. 但是我无法逃避，无法抗拒。 ...
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...Logistics Overview: Logistics company activities towards environmental issues. Nowadays, the environmental issues are getting worse day by day. As example, the gas such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide which been given out by the logistics company truck will increase the temperature to rise and lead to greenhouse effect. As customer is more concern about the quality of the product and environmental issues compare to the price of the product. They rather pay more in order to get a better quality product and also support the environment. But, some of the logistics company will take this advantage by charging higher price than the normal price. This shows that logistics activities play an important role in controlling the environmental issues. In this case study, the ethical dilemma will be on the logistics manager. There are only two options for the logistics manager to choose from which is shareholders or the society. The decisions that made by the manager will have a direct impact to the environment. If the primary stakeholders are shareholders, their primary goal will be profit maximization. On the other hand, if the primary stakeholder is the society, environmental issues such as greenhouse effect will be control and green service in a reasonable price will provide to the society. Moreover, there will be individual factors that will influence individual on ethical decision making. The individual factors include age, gender, national, cultural, education, employment...
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...Logistics and Supply Chain Article Analysis In this paper the subject is to discuss, logistics, and the, strategic role within the supply chain. Discuss on how satisfying customer requirements for a product or service by the implications of poor logistics and supply chain management. In addition, review customer satisfaction requirements that influence logistics and have a direct impact on supply chain. Explain an example from personal experience of how inappropriate logistics planning led to customer dissatisfaction and how logistics can play a critical role in customer satisfaction. First, the role of logistics in supply chain is a process of managing the transfer of goods, services, and other sources from the place of manufacturing to the place of consumption. This is to fulfill the order and the demands of the customer. Logistics key role relating with inventory and the aggregation of information. Supply Chain management main objective is to establish a connection between the markets and manufacturing points and distribution of networks in an efficient matter. This will enable the goods and services provided to customers at a low-cost and quality level acceptable. Supply chain management depends on the logistics to be managed in an effective way. Logistics forms the system that ensures the delivery of the product in the entire supply pipeline (Excellence in Supply Management, n.d., p. 1). If the logistics have one stop logistics solutions, they can provide the...
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...Management and Economics Logistics outsourcing 3PL & 4PL – A Survey on Pakistani manufacturing and exporting companies Business Logistics, 15ECTS, FE–5594 Authors Muhammad Usman Tahir - 840523 Hammad Tabassum - 830509 Saeed Ahmad - 820919 Muhammad Arshad - 830804 Examiner: Helena Forslund Tutor: Petra Andresson ABSTRACT Authors: Tutor: Examiner: Title: Background: Muhammad Usman Tahir, Hammad Tabassum Muhammad Arshad, Saeed Ahamad. Petra Andersson Helena Forslund A Survey on Pakistani manufacturing and exporting companies The development of recent means of transportation, information has increased opportunities for global business and it is very common that the companies involved in global business often need to outsource logistic function, as they cannot perform global logistics on their own. The need of service effectiveness for companies and operations efficiency from logistics service providers involves the minimization of the uncertainties associated with logistics outsourcing, therefore risks reduction measures must be implemented using logistics outsourcing. - How do the Pakistani manufacturing and exporting companies currently outsource their logistics function in their downstream supply chain? - What benefits they seek with respect to 3PL and 4PL? - What factors they consider for outsourcing logistics? To investigate the current logistics outsourcing situation of the Pakistani Manufacturing and Exporting Companies. What logistics functions they outsource,...
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...SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH REVERSE LOGISTICS Renee Angelo LGMT 685 September 29, 2015 Table of Contents Executive Summary | 1 | Introduction | 2 | Sustainability in supply chain | 3 | Reverse Logistics | 4 | Defining Reverse Logistics | 4 | Returned product categories | 5 | Fueling sustainability through reverse logistics | 8 | Reverse logistics and the social component of sustainability | 8 | Reverse logistics and the environmental component of sustainability | 9 | Reverse logistics and the financial component of sustainability | 10 | Conclusions | 11 | References | 12 | Executive Summary The concept of reverse logistics is basically driven by wide range of aspects, most particularly in obtaining sustainability. Because of the fact that environmental awareness as well as numerous environment-related regulations has constantly put pressure on various companies, particularly manufacturers, in proper disposal of used products in a more environmentally responsible way, reverse logistics is now a mainstream concern for companies. This study argues that reverse logistics could fuel business sustainability. Based on the findings, reverse logistics play significant roles in achieving economic, social and environmental sustainability, which are the three basic components of sustainability in business perspective. Key evidences from literature supported the arguments. Introduction It is apparent that the capability of a company or business of handling...
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...Logistics is the management of the flow of goods, information and other resources, including energy and people, between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet the requirements of consumers (frequently, and originally, military organizations). Logistics involve the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material-handling, and packaging. Logistics is a channel of the supply chain which adds the value of time and place utility. Origins and definition The term "logistics" originates from the ancient Greek " " ("logos"—"ratio, λόγος word, calculation, reason, speech, oration"). Logistics is considered to have originated in the military's need to supply themselves with arms, ammunition and rations as they moved from their base to a forward position. In ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine empires, there were military officers with the title ‘Logistikas’ who were responsible for financial and supply distribution matters. The Oxford English dictionary defines logistics as: “The branch of military science having to do with procuring, maintaining and transporting material, personnel and facilities.”Another dictionary definition is: "The time related positioning of resources." As such, logistics is commonly seen as a branch of engineering which creates "people systems" rather than "machine systems".... Military logistics In military logistics, logistics officers manage how and when to move resources to the places they are needed...
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...ANALYSIS OF LOGISTICS INDUSTRY : ANALYSIS OF LOGISTICS INDUSTRY By:- Group No. 7 Prijo Mathew Sivaramakrishnan Suvrata Nandy Gaurav Verma Dhinesh Kumar Objectives: Objectives To study in detail about the Global Logistics Industry To study in detail about the Indian Logistics Industry To find out the areas where Logistics Industry in India is lacking To compare the Global Companies (UPS, FedEx and DHL) with the Indian Logistics Companies ( Gati , DTDC and First Flight) INTRODUCTION: INTRODUCTION What is Logistics? Management of flow of goods and services Integration of information, transportation, inventory etc Reduces operational cost, improve delivery performance and enhance customer satisfaction The importance of logistics is growing and now the logistics industry has become highly recognized in the global scenario Evolution of Logistics Industry: Evolution of Logistics Industry Global Scenario of Logistics Industry: Global Scenario of Logistics Industry Size of the Global Logistics Industry Annual logistics cost of the world is USD 3.5 trillion The annual logistics cost in any country varies in between 9% to 20% of their GDP Logistics market in US is 10% of its annual logistics cost Global Logistics industry is estimated to be worth USD 300 billion Largest service providers are located in Europe Biggest market - US Current Status and Dynamics of the Industry: Current Status and Dynamics of the Industry Issues – Pricing pressures, high cost of operations, low...
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...This dissertation benefits tremendously from their combined input. ABSTRACT In an ecommerce industry third party logistics have taken control and charge of the industry. Third party logistics have taken complete control of the logistic design; logistic deliver, transportation and storage in a supply chain with the professional and complete value added services and delivery of goods and services. According to a study third party logistic is a set of basically a relationship between buyers, sellers and logistic service providers in the supply chain. They provide a clear between third party logistics providers and the service providers. As per the research the term logistic service provider has been used as the interchangeable denote for the external suppliers that have been performing a part of logistic function within a company. The relationship between third party logistic companies and ecommerce has been a force which has driven the company towards constant growth and success of the various companies in the electronic commerce industry. The research study indicates that the impact or the importance of third party logistic companies has been of great support to the ecommerce industry. Along with this, many research studies have indicated that with the outsourcing of third party logistics companies as the supply chain management of the ecommerce companies have been a strong element of this industry. With a quiet and simple way, ecommerce from a communication point of view...
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...1. Introduction 1.1 About the company HAVI Logistics understands itself as a Lead Logistics Provider for the food service industry. Nearly 6000 employees across Europe are providing sophisticated and benefitable logistic solutions for restaurant chains, catering services and gas station stores. Since its founding in November 1981, HAVI Logistics has provided its clients with all-time carefree distribution services of all food and non-food articles in three temperature classes - deep frozen, cooled and dry - and delivered them to 8,641 locations. HAVI runs 55 distribution centers all across continental Europe. A good 74 m units sold are yearly moved by seven distribution centers in Germany alone, with a vehicle fleet of 769 lorries, earning HAVI Logistics € 4.4 bn in sales. (Havi Logistics,[03/10/2013]) HAVI Logistics clients benefit from the “One-Stop-Shopping”-distribution system with its individual infrastructure: one order, one delivery, one invoice. The Lead Logistics Provider thus takes over more control of the entire logistic chain than the mere physical movement of goods providing the highest standards in delivery and food safety. As a logistic partner, HAVI is completely integrated into the client’s business model. Hence, the client can fully focus on its core operations, while HAVI Logistics takes care of all logistic processes, from acquisition and purchase-price optimation all the way to distribution and storage...
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...FOREIGN TRADE UNIVERSITY HO CHI MINH CITY CAMPUS MID-COURSE INTERNSHIP REPORT Major: External Economics FORWARDING SERVICE FOR SEA EXPORTS AT MBS LOGISTICS VIETNAM. Internee: DƯƠNG UYÊN PHƯƠNG Student ID: 1201017269 Class: K51CLC2 Supervisor: Ms. Nguyễn Thị Quỳnh Nga Ho Chi Minh City, May 2015. SUPERVISOR’S REMARKS ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………….. Ho Chi Minh City,………………………… Supervisor TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE: 1 CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION OF MBS LOGISTICS. 3 1.1. The formation and development process: 3 Brief history: 3 General information: 4 1.2. Functions, organizational structure and human resource management 5 Functions: 5 Organizational structure and human resource management: 5 1.3. Business outcomes in recent 4 quarters: 9 1.4.Roles of the forwarding service for air export in MBS Logistics: 9 1.5. Internship assignments in MBS Logistics: 10 CHAPTER TWO: THE PROCESS OF FORWARDING SERVICE FOR AIR EXPORT AT MBS LOGISTICS 11 2.1. Practical process: 11 2.1.1. Receive packing list from customers and send booking request: 12 2.1.2. Receive the consignments at warehouse: 12 2.1.2.1. Receive FCL at CY: 12 2.1.2.2. Receive LCL at CFS and consolidate into FCL 13 2.1.3...
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...1PL: First Party Logistics * First party logistics accounts for the two parties benefiting from the transaction, but mainly the vendor/supplier. * A First party logistics provider is specifically the consignor of goods, the transaction party that has organized transport to the receivers chosen destination. 2PL: Second Party Logistics * Second party logistics involve specifically the carriers of goods for the transaction, which can be rail, road, sea and/or air. * A second party logistic provider specialise in the transport area of the supply chain, getting goods from one point to another. They can be an asset-based carrier and own the means of transportation, for example shipping lines which charter or lease their own ships, or airlines that are contracted to use their passenger flights to transport air freight from origin A to destination B. 3PL: Third Party Logistics * Third Party Logistics still primarily concerns goods transportation from a supplier/consigner to a buyer/consignee, but includes additional services involved in the supply chain. These services can include warehousing, terminal operations, customs brokerage, supply chain management, IT analysis and track and trace. * A 3PL logistics provider supplies all or some of these services and manages the obligations of each party from goods departure to destination. For example, BCR is a 3PL service provider specialising in freight forwarding and customs brokerage, but also provides e-fulfilment...
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...INDIAN LOGISTICS INDUSTRY May 2012 Index I. II. Executive Summary Market Overview – – – – – – – – Industry Overview Structure of the Industry Five Forces Model Growth Drivers Trends in the Industry Government Initiative Opportunities in the sector Challenges in the sector III. Industry Analysis III. Major Players – Major Companies – Common Stock Comparables IV. Organized Players in Logistics Segment – – – – – Container Rail Business Multimodal Transport Operation Container Freight Station Third Party Logistics Express Logistics 1 Index V. Investment in the Sector – Private Equity Deals – Recent Joint Venture – Recent Private Equity Funding VI. Profile of Listed Companies – – – – – – – – – – Container Corporation of India Limited Allcargo Logistics Limited Gateway Distriparks Limited Aegis Logistics Limited Transport Corporation of India Limited Arshiya International Limited GATI Limited Blue Dart Express Limited Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Limited Sical Logistics Limited VII. Corporate Profile (Dinodia Capital Advisors) 2 Executive Summary The logistics sector in India is evolving rapidly and its growth is dominated by the interplay of infrastructure, technology and new types of service providers that will determine whether the industry is able to help its customers to reduce logistics costs and provide effective services or not Changing government policies on taxation and regulation of service providers is going to play an important...
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...Supply Chain Management (Logistic features and challenges) Outlines: * History of logistics * Introduction to Logistics and SCM * Business Logistics * DISTINGUISHED PROBLEMS OF LOGISTICS * 3 Logistical Challenges Every Growing Business Must Overcome * WalMart * Conclusion History of logistics:- Logistics has been playing a fundamental role in global development for almost 5,000 years now. Since the construction of the pyramids in ancient Egypt, logistics has made remarkable strides. Time and again, brilliant logistics solutions have formed the basis for the transition to a new historical and economic era. Examples of this fundamental progress include the invention of the sea-cargo container and the creation of novel service systems during the 20th century. Both are integral parts of globalization today. Around 2700 B.C.: Material handling technology in pyramid construction. Blocks of stone weighing several tons were transported and assembled at the construction site. To build the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is 146 meters high and weighs 6 million tons, the Egyptians needed sophisticated material transport equipment capable of moving the massive building blocks and putting them into place. Even today, we still cannot fully explain how this level of precision was achieved using the hoisting equipment and means of transport available around 2700 B.C. Around 300 B.C.: Revolutionary Greek rowing vessels – the new foundation...
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