PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN INTEGRATED LOGISTICS & SHIPPING MANAGEMENT DECLARATION OF ORIGINAL WORK I, RAJU A/L NALLO (NRIC NO: 810523-10-6053), student Matrix No: PX110511TS619 declare that the project paper title is “A STUDY ON IMPROVING AND CONTROLLING THE RISK OF INJURY TOWARDS EMPLOYEES AND TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF MANUAL HANDLING WORKS IN IKEA HANDEL SDN. BHD.” is the result of my own research except as cited in the references. The project paper has fulfilled the requirements as needed
Words: 1625 - Pages: 7
Global Economy Intermodal Transport Introduction: Intermodal transportation can be thought of as a process for transporting freight and passengers by means of interconnected networks, involving various combinations of modes of transportation, in which all the components are seamlessly linked and efficiently combined. Intermodal transportation is rapidly gaining acceptance as an integral component of conducting business in an increasingly competitive and interdependent global economy. (Yevdokimov
Words: 1660 - Pages: 7
Company Name: 1.0 Introduction The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) defines logistics as the process of planning, implementing, and controlling procedures for the efficient and effective transportation and storage of goods including services, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements. This definition includes inbound, outbound, internal, and external movements. Inbound Logistics
Words: 3099 - Pages: 13
Exchange) Eventually in 1823 it adopted a more formal atmosphere that required membership with strict requirements. Fast forward to 1985, this is the birth of the Baltic Index as it is known today. The index is essentially an average cost of what shipping companies charge to ship dry goods in bulk such as wheat, coal, ore, and so forth. It is compiled daily and is an excellent indicator of economic activity because the supply of available ships is fixed due to long lead times in construction of new vessels
Words: 1876 - Pages: 8
Indian industry environment and their impact in respect of the following sectors: a) Telecom b) Automobile c) Shipping ARPIT JAIN: 12P189 Indian Industries The Indian economy has survived the global downturn very well. It has posted one of the highest rates of economic growth in the world despite other major industrial giants lagging behind. At the end of 2009, the Indian economy was growing at 7% a year. The strongest growth was coming from the manufacturing and construction sector and the
Words: 2851 - Pages: 12
supply chain, transportation, business, and related information services through focused operating companies competing collectively, and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. FedEx Mission Statement (Excerpt) We serve the evolving distribution, logistics, and commerce needs of our customers worldwide, offering excellence and value in all we do. We sustain a financially strong company, with broad employee ownership, that provides a long-term competitive return to our shareowners
Words: 6632 - Pages: 27
turn, productivity that can yield higher profits. Innovative companies intend to keep up with the times and with their customers, providing unconventional ways to improve the environment of the workplace to increase thinking, creativity, and productivity, which can help in better decision-making and can help increase its profits. The intent of this paper is to decide which competitive advantages Riordan has in common with the companies researched last week, and estimate, which competitive strategies
Words: 1223 - Pages: 5
Start- up Company entering a Foreign Non- U.S. Market Abstract This paper will provide information on a new company named Nations Trading Guild (NTG) entering the export business in a foreign market in Copenhagen, Denmark. The type of goods provided will be covered in this paper along with the marketing and branding techniques that will be utilized to advertise and sell the goods. In addition, the culture of Denmark will be discussed and the reader will be able to see how this new company will
Words: 1338 - Pages: 6
incurred over the life of the ship. Problem, Opportunity, and Objectives In this case the protagonist, Mary Linn, must decide if building a new capesize carrier per request from a client will be a profitable venture for the Ocean Carriers shipping company. Opportunity/Problem | Cost | Anticipated Result | Through looking at the different approaches to this opportunity Mary Linn hopes to find a solution that will allow Ocean Carriers to generate the greatest amount of cash flow. | The
Words: 1065 - Pages: 5
the Approved International Shipping Enterprise (AIS) Scheme, Approved Shipping Logistic Enterprise (ASL) Scheme and tax benefits for ship registration. The AIS Scheme offers income tax exemption on qualifying income from the operation of foreign-flagged ships for international shipowners and operators who authorizes important operations in Singapore. The ASL Scheme offers concessionary income tax on qualifying incremental income for established ship management companies, ship agencies, international
Words: 1983 - Pages: 8
