ABSTRACT Extensive research has indicated that cost reduction strategies may promote the implementation of green strategies in global maritime logistics and the MPA. In this report, the utilisation as well as impacts of Lean and Six Sigma strategies will be analysed. In addition to this, the two strategies will be compared and contrasted. Lean and Six Sigma assist in working efficiently and reducing wastes. In recent times, IT has proven to be a vital tool in assisting organisations and global
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Global supply chain design: A literature review and critique Mary J. Meixell a a,* , Vidyaranya B. Gargeya b,1 School of Management, Enterprise Hall, MSN 5F4, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030-4444, United States b Information Systems and Operations Management Department, 479, Bryan Building, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27402, United States Abstract In this paper, we review decision support models for the design of global supply chains, and
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purchasing and supply chain management in an organization. Over the years, the role of purchasing and supply chain in an organization has continued to evolved, changed, and developed in response to changes witnessed in business environment. The increasing numbers or world-class competitors in local and international trades are a direct driver of increase in purchasing and supply chain roles and demands. Many management scholars have defined the notion and significance of supply chain management in detail
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Supply chain management (SCM) is a broadened management focus that considers the combined impact of all the companies involved in the production of goods and services, from suppliers to manufacturers to wholesalers to retailers to final consumers and beyond to disposal and recycling. This approach to managing production and logistics networks assumes all companies involved in the process of delivering goods to consumers are part of a network, pipeline, or supply chain. It encompasses everything required
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------------------------------------------------- OF Operation management ON (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF VARIOUS RETAIL CHAINS) TERM PAPER MORE FREE TERM PAPERS ON SITE: www.BesplatniSeminarskiRadovi.com Introduction: Supply chain management (SCM) is the management of a network of interconnected businesses involved in the ultimate provision of product and service packages required by end customers. Supply Chain Management spans all movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process
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Value chain analysis Value chain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Popular Visualization The value chain, also known as value chain analysis, is a concept from business management that was first described and popularized by Michael Porter in his 1985 best-seller, Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance.[1] Contents[hide] * 1 Concept * 1.1 Activities * 2 Significance * 3 SCOR * 4 Value Reference Model * 5 References
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YEAR 2010-2011 Global Supply Chain and Logistics M06BSS 1. MODULE SUMMARY Aims and Summary This module provides knowledge and a thorough understanding of the management of the distribution and logistics function in contemporary organisations. The module will introduce the core concepts and theories that are pre-requisite for the successful management of logistics within the overall context of the organisation. The overall fit of the logistics function will be explored in context
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GD GOENKA WORLD INSTITUTE Module-gmsi402 MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS AND MANAGING SERVICES SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY Mr. S. Dass NITIN KANT BHARDWAJ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express my gratitude towards my coursework in charge Mr S. Das under whose guidance and support I completed my coursework successfully on time.
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Running head: GLOBALIZATION OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN Globalization of the supply chain: The benefits and vulnerabilities Table of Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Bowersox Perspectives 4 Supporting Perspectives 6 Conclusion 8 References 9 Abstract This paper explores the viewpoints presented by various authors on the benefits and risks associated
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Enhancing Competitiveness: Moving from Supply Chain to Demand Chain Management Dr. Pankaj M. Madhani Introduction Supply chain involves all activities associated with the flow and transformation of goods as well as the related information flows from the raw material stage, through to the end user. Supply chain is defined as the integration of key business processes from customers through original suppliers that provide products, services, and information that adds value for end users and other
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