CASE STUDY Whirlpool Corporation Evolution of a supply chain Whirlpool Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales over $19 billion, more than 80,000 employees and more than 60 manufacturing and technology research centers globally. Consumers around the world enjoy Whirlpool’s innovative products marketed under Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht and other major brand names. With this varied inventory
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Celebrated our 100th anniversary on August 28, 2007. Introduced several industry-first product innovations, including UPS Delivery InterceptSM, UPS PaperlessSM Invoice and international UPS Returns®. Increased profits by $276 million in our Supply Chain and Freight segment. Grew international export package volume over 10 percent. moving more than packages At UPS, we pride ourselves on helping customers move ahead. Large or small, every customer benefits from the same integrated transportation network and
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office you can’t always truck it. The Unites States Postal Services (USPS) not always provide customers with trucking numbers but it usually takes more time for receiver to get it. The company which achieve it success in shipping all kinds of freights, packages and parcels is FedEx. FedEx is known for its great rates, on time delivery and detailed trucking information. Below I would be talking about these great qualities of FedEx and why many businesses use their services. FedEx services are
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Chad Mckee Baton Rouge, LA Phone (225)341-9449 Chad_mckee_84@yahoo.com Summary Reliable worker with strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. Heavy Equipment Operator with positive attitude and a commitment to safety, quality, customer service and lean manufacturing. Good at following instructions and procedures. Solid experience resolving customer complaints with the ability to use basic hand and power tools. Successful in a fast-paced environment, able to comfortably lift
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world. Indian railway is spread over 109,221km covering 6906 stations. Operating three gauges, trains in India carry over 481 billion ton kilometers and 695 billion passenger kilometers of goods and traffic respectively. Indian railway carries 40% of freight traffic and 20% of the passenger traffic in country. IR is one of the premier infrastructural wings of the economy combining all major functions of a conventional Railway system. It builds and maintains infrastructure assets like Track, Electric traction
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organization structure, due to the many different facets of the company. When the company first started, a vertical structure fit the basic needs, but as the company expanded into an international overnight courier service, ground delivery service, and freight company, it became necessary for the organizational structure to expand as well. The company, originally known as Federal Express, started small so the business structure was simple. As the company grew and added more branches, it was necessary
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Kilometers of track and 6909 stations. It has the world’s 4th largest railway network after that of United States, Russia and China. It carries over 20 million passengers and 2 million tons of freight daily. It is one of the world’s largest commercial employers with more than 1.6 million employees. It owns over 200000 freight wagons, 50000 coaches and 8000 locomotives. Indian railways hold monopoly in rail transport in India. Source of their market power can be attributed to following factors 1. Capital
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AHMEDABAD-MUMBAI BULLET TRAIN PROJECT: An Overview and study of effects caused due to vibration on surroundings (UDP) A Project Report Submitted by Raj A. Dalwala (140070106018) Jay Y. Dhabuwala (140070106023) Pradeep D. Dodiya (140070106026) Nemil V. Ghandhi (140070106030) Jinal D. Panchal (140070106043) In fulfilment for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya, Vallabh
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United Parcel Service, Inc. Company Overview COMPANY OVERVIEW United Parcel Service (UPS) is one of the largest package delivery companies in the world, a leader in the US less-than-truckload industry, and a global leader in supply chain management operations. The company operates in the US. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and employs about 408,000 people. The company recorded revenues of $45,297 million in the financial year ended December 2009 (FY2009), a decrease of 12% compared
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a sailboat to start his own ferry and freight business. One of his first boats was a periuager. At the beginning of his business it wasn’t extremely popular like others, however in 1812 Vanderbilt’s business flourished. The war of 1812 provided many opportunities for growing
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