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'CHAPTER1LogisticsandtheSupplyChain
©2008PrenticeHall1-2LearningObjectivesTolearnthedefinitionoflogisticsTounderstandtheeconomicimportanceoflogisticsTolearnofrecenteventsandtheirinfluencesonlogisticspractices
©2008PrenticeHall1-3LearningObjectivesTogainanunderstandingoflogisticspracticeswithinafirmTolearndifferentpricingpoliciesToknowaboutlogisticscareers
©2008PrenticeHall1-4LogisticsandtheSupplyChainKeyTermsChannelintermediariesCosttrade-offsEconomicutilityFIFOFOBorigin/destinationpricingsystemsKeyTermsFormutilityFreightabsorptionLandedcostsLIFOMarketingchannel
©2008PrenticeHall1-5LogisticsandtheSupplyChainKeyTermsPhantomfreightPlaceutilityPossessionutilityReverselogisticsSupplychainKeyTermsStock-keepingunits(SKUs)StockoutsSystemsapproachTimeutilityTotalcostapproach
©2008PrenticeHall1-6EconomicImpactsofLogisticsMacroeconomicImpactsEconomicUtilityPossessionutilityFormutilityPlaceutilityTimeutility
©2008PrenticeHall1-7Table1-1:TheCostoftheBusinessLogisticsSysteminRelationtoGrossDomesticProduct(GDP)in$BillionYearInventoryCarryingCostsTransportationCostsAdministrativeCostsTotalU.S.LogisticsCostLogisticsAsaPercentageofGDP1960314437814.719653864410614.719705691615314.7197597116922213.519802202141745116.119852272742052112.419902833512565911.419953024413077310.42000377590391,00610.1Source:R.WilsonandR.Delaney,TwelfthAnnualStateofLogisticsReport,2001
©2008PrenticeHall1-8Logistics:WhatItIsCouncilofLogisticsManagementdefinition:“Logisticsisthatpartofthesupplychainprocessthatplans,implements,andcontrolstheefficient,effectiveforwardandreverseflowandstorageofgoods,services,andrelatedinformationbetweenthepointoforiginandthepointofconsumptioninordertomeetcustomers’requirements.”Source:clm1.org
©2008PrenticeHall1-9Logistics:WhatItIs《中华人民共和国物流术语标准》中物流的定义:物流是物品从供应地向接受地的实体流动的过程。根据实际需要,将运输、储存、装卸、搬运、包装、流通加工、配送、信息处理等功能有机结合,来实现用户要求。
©2008PrenticeHall1-10TheIncreasedImportanceofLogisticsAReductioninEconomicRegulationRecognitionbyProminentNon-LogisticiansTechnologicalAdvancesTheGrowingPowerofRetailersGlobalizationofTrade
©2008PrenticeHall1-11TheSystemsandTotalCostApproachestoLogisticsSystemsApproachInterdependenceofcompanyandlogisticsgoalsInterdependenceoffunctionalareasStock-keepingunits(SKUs)InterdependenceoflogisticsactivitiesorIntrafunctionallogistics
©2008PrenticeHall1-12Figure1-1:ControlOvertheFlowofInboundandOutboundMovements
©2008PrenticeHall1-13Figure1-2:TheUtilizationofLogisticsServiceasaMajorSellingPoint
©2008PrenticeHall1-14TheSystemsandTotalCostApproachestoLogisticsTotalCostApproachCosttrade-offs:changestooneactivitycausesomecoststoincreaseandotherstodecreaseTotalLogisticsConcept:tofindthelowesttotalcostthatsupportsanorganization’scustomerservicerequirements
©2008PrenticeHall1-15LogisticalRelationshipswithintheFirmFinanceLIFOFIFOProduction
©2008PrenticeHall1-16LogisticalRelationshipswithintheFirmMarketingPlaceDecisionsPriceDecisionsFOBorigin/FOBdestinationpricingsystemsLandedcostsPhantomfreightFreightabsorption
©2008PrenticeHall1-17Figure1-3:PhantomFreightandFreightAbsorption
©2008PrenticeHall1-18LogisticalRelationshipswithintheFirmMarketingProductDecisionsStockoutsPromotionDecisions
©2008PrenticeHall1-19MarketingChannels“setsofinterdependentorganizationsinvolvedintheprocessofmakingaproductorserviceavailableforuseorconsumption.”Source:LouisW.SternandAdelI.El-Ansary,MarketingChannels,4thedition,UpperSaddleRiver,NJ:PrenticeHall,1992,p.1OwnershipchannelManufacturersWholesalersRetailers
©2008PrenticeHall1-20MarketingChannelsNegotiationschannelBuyandsellagreementsarereachedFinancingchannelPaymentsforgoodsPromotionschannelPromotinganeworexistingproductLogisticschannelMovingandstoringproductthroughoutthechannel
©2008PrenticeHall1-21ChannelIntermediaries/FacilitatorsOwnershipchannelBanks,publicwarehousesNegotiationschannelBrokersFinancingchannelBanks,insurancecompaniesPromotionschannelAdvertisingagencies,publicrelationsagenciesLogisticschannelFreightforwarders
©2008PrenticeHall1-22ActivitiesintheLogisticalChannelCustomerserviceFacilitylocationdecisionsInventorymanagementOrdermanagementProductionschedulingReturnedproductsTransportationmanagementDemandforecastingIndustrialpackagingMaterialshandlingPartsandservicesupportProcurementSalvageandscrapdisposalWarehousingmanagement
©2008PrenticeHall1-23ActivitiesintheLogisticalChannelCustomerserviceFacilitylocationdecisionsInventorymanagementOrdermanagementProductionschedulingReturnedproductsTransportationmanagementDemandforecastingIndustrialpackagingMaterialshandlingPartsandservicesupportProcurementSalvageandscrapdisposalWarehousingmanagement
©2008PrenticeHall1-24ActivitiesintheLogisticalChannelCustomerserviceFacilitylocationdecisionsInventorymanagementOrdermanagementProductionschedulingReturnedproductsTransportationmanagementDemandforecastingIndustrialpackagingMaterialshandlingPartsandservicesupportProcurementSalvageandscrapdisposalWarehousingmanagement
©2008PrenticeHall1-25ResponsibilitiesofLogisticsManagersAspecialistFreightratesWarehouselayoutsInventoryanalysisProductionPurchasingTransportationlawAgeneralistUnderstandsfunctionalrelationshipsRelateslogisticstootherfirmoperations,suppliers,customersControlslargeexpenditures
©2008PrenticeHall1-26LogisticsCareersMostbusinessorganizationsarepotentialemployersLogisticsisthesecond-largestemploymentsectorintheUnitedStatesTheCEOofWal-MartbeganhisWal-Martcareerinthelogisticsarea!
©2008PrenticeHall1-27LogisticsProfessionalismCouncilofLogisticsManagementCanadianAssociationofLogisticsManagementAmericanProductionandInventoryControlSocietyAmericanSocietyofTransportationandLogisticsAssociationforTransportationLaw,Logistics,andPolicyDeltaNuAlphaInternationalSocietyofLogisticsTransportationResearchForumWarehousingandEducationResearchCouncilProfessionalOrganizationsDedicatedtoAdvancingtheProfessionalKnowledgeoftheirmembers:
CHAPTER2TheSupplyChainManagementConcept
LearningObjectivesTolearnaboutsupplychainsandtheirmanagementTounderstanddifferencesbetweentransactionalandrelationalexchangesTorealizetheimportanceofleveragingtechnologyToappreciatebarrierstosupplychainmanagement
TheSupplyChainConceptKeyTermsBullwhipeffectContractlogisticsCoopetitionCustomerpowerFourth-partylogistics(4PL)KeyTermsJITIILeadlogisticsprovider(LLP)LogisticsoutsourcingPartnershipsRelationalexchanges
TheSupplyChainConceptKeyTermsSCORmodelStrategicalliancesSupplychainSupplychaincouncilsSupplychainmanagementKeyTermsThird-partyarrangementsThird-partylogisticsTransactionalexchanges
AboutSupplyChains…Asupplychain“encompassesallactivitiesassociatedwiththeflowandtransformationofgoodsfromtherawmaterialstage(extraction),throughtotheenduser,aswellastheassociatedinformationflows.”Source:RobertB.HandfieldandErnestL.Nichols,Jr.,IntroductiontoSupplyChainManagement
Figure2-1:DifferentSupplyChainConfigurations
SupplyChainManagementSupplychainmanagementis“thesystemic,strategiccoordinationofthetraditionalbusinessfunctionsandthetacticsacrossthesebusinessfunctionswithinaparticularcompanyandacrossbusinessesinthesupplychain,forthepurposesofimprovingthelong-termperformanceoftheindividualcompaniesandthesupplychainasawhole.”Source:JohnT.Mentzeretal.,“DefiningSupplyChainManagement,”JournalofBusinessLogistics
SuccessfulSupplyChainshave…anenterprise-to-enterprisepointofviewasystemsapproachacrossallorganizationsinthesupplychainCompaniesrecognizeinterdependenciesGoalsandobjectivesarecompatible
Figure2-2:TheSupplyChainOperationsReference(SCOR)Model
JITIIDevelopedbyBoseCorporationSupplierintegrationprogramAmorerealisticcompetitiveperspective“In-plants”
GlobalizationofSupplyChainsIncreasingglobalizationLowerpricedmaterialsandlaborGlobalperspectiveofcompaniesDevelopmentofglobalcompetitionExtremelydifficulttoexecuteduetodifferencesCultural,economic,andtechnologicalPolitical,spatial,andlogistical
KeyAttributesofSupplyChainManagementCustomerpowerLong-termorientationRelationalexchangesTransactionalexchangesLeveragingtechnologyEnhancedcommunicationacrossorganizations
KeyAttributesofSupplyChainManagementInventorycontrolBullwhipeffectJAZInteractivity,interfunctional,andinterorganizationalcoordinationSupplychaincouncilsCoopetition
BarrierstoSupplyChainManagementRegulatoryandpoliticalconsiderationsLackoftopmanagementcommitmentReluctancetoshare,oruse,relevantdataIncompatibleinformationsystemsIncompatiblecorporatecultures
SupplyChainManagementandIntegrationLong-term,mutuallybeneficialagreementsPartnershipsStrategicalliancesThird-partyarrangementsContractlogisticsMethodsusedtointegrateVerticalintegrationFormalcontractsInformalagreements
SupplyChainManagementandIntegrationThird-PartyLogistics(3PL)LogisticsoutsourcingContractlogisticsFourth-partylogistics(4PL)primarilyusedinglobalcompaniesLeadlogisticsprovider(LLP)Supplychainsoftware
CHAPTER3LogisticsandInformationTechnology
LearningObjectivesToappreciatetheimportanceofeffectiveandefficientutilizationofinformationforlogisticsmanagementTolearnaboutgeneraltypesofinformationsystemsandtheirlogisticalapplications
LearningObjectivesTounderstandtheimpactofelectroniccommerceonchanneldesignTounderstandkeydifferencesbetweenthelogisticsofe-fulfillmentandthelogisticsoftraditionalfulfillment
LogisticsandInformationTechnologyKeyTermsApplicationserviceproviders(ASP)Artificialintelligence(AI)DataminingDecisionsupportsystem(DSS)KeyTermsE-fulfillmentElectronicdatainterchange(EDI)Enterpriseresourceplanning(ERP)systemLogisticsexchanges
LogisticsandInformationTechnologyKeyTermsLogisticsinformationsystem(LIS)OfficeautomationsystemKeyTermsSimulationTransactionprocessingsystem(TPS)
BenefitsofEffectiveandEfficientUseofInformationReplacementofinventorywithinformationReducedvariabilityinthesupplychainBettercoordinationofmanufacturing,marketing,anddistributionStreamlinedorderprocessingandreducedlead-times
Figure:GeneralTypesofInformationManagementSystems
GeneralTypesofInformationManagementSystemsOfficeautomationsystemProcesspersonalandorganizationalbusinessdataPerformcalculationsCreatedocuments
GeneralTypesofInformationManagementSystemsCommunicationsystemHelpstakeholdersworktogetherbyinteractingandsharinginformationExamplesofuseVirtualmeetingsVideoconferencingusingcellphonesVoice-basedorderpicking
GeneralTypesofInformationManagementSystemsTransactionProcessingSystem(TPS)CollectsandstoresinformationabouttransactionsEfficientprocessingoftransactionsReal-timeprocessingBatchprocessing
GeneralTypesofInformationManagementSystemsTransactionProcessingSystem(TPS)(continued)ElectronicdatainterchangeBenefitsDrawbacksGlobalusage
GeneralTypesofInformationManagementSystemsTransactionProcessingSystem(TPS)(continued)AutomaticidentificationtechnologiesTypes:OpticalcharacterrecognitionMachinevisionVoice-dataentryRadio-frequencyidentificationMagneticstripsBarcodescannersPoint-of-salesystems(POS)enhancedecisionmaking
GeneralTypesofInformationManagementSystemsManagementInformationSystem(MIS)andExecutiveInformationSystem(EIS)ConvertdataintoinformationLogisticsinformationsystem:thepeople,equipment,andprocedurestogather,sort,analyze,evaluate,anddistributeneeded,timely,andaccurateinformationtologisticsdecisionmakers
Figure3-2:StructureandFunctionofaLogisticsInformationSystem
GeneralTypesofInformationManagementSystemsDecisionSupportSystems(DSS)provideinformation,models,oranalysistoolsSimulationArtificialIntelligence(AI)ApplicationspecificsoftwareDatamining
GeneralTypesofInformationManagementSystemsEnterpriseresourceplanning(ERP)Allcompanyfunctionalareasuseacommondatabaseto:StandardizemanufacturingprocessesIntegratefinancialdataStandardizehumanresourcedataShortcomingsCostsofinstallationTime-consuminginstallationprocess
ElectronicCommerceandLogisticsInternetimpactsinclude:LogisticsfunctionsTransportationOrdermanagementChanneldesign
ElectronicCommerceandLogisticsInternetimpacts(continued)Intermediaries4categoriesoflogisticsexchangesEnhancingprocurementservicesMatchingshippersandcarriersExecutingrelevanttransactionsTransactingwithpartnersApplicationserviceprovidersprovideaccessovertheInternettoapplicationsandrelatedservicesthatwouldotherwisehavetobelocatedinenterprisecomputers
ElectronicCommerceandLogisticsE-Fulfillmentisthecoordinatedinboundandoutboundlogisticsfunctionsthatfacilitatethemanagementanddeliveryofcustomerordersplacedonline
ElectronicCommerceandLogisticsE-fulfillmentManylogisticalfunctionsandactivitiesoccurMore,smallerordersOrdermanagementandinformationmanagementsystemsmusthandlelargevolumesofordersSmallerordersdictateopen-casepickingTraditionalFulfillmentManylogisticalfunctionsandactivitiesoccurFewer,largerordersOrdermanagementsystemissetuptohandleordersfromresellers,notconsumersFull-casepickingWarehousesetuptohandlelargevolumeorders
ElectronicCommerceandLogisticsE-fulfillmentProductsslottedtofacilitatepickingsmallerordersTotesandpushcartsusedPackagingissmallcartons,envelopes,bagssuitedtoholdingsmallquantitiesTraditionalFulfillmentWarehousesetuptohandlelargevolumeordersVarietyofmaterialshandlingequipmentusedPackaginggenerallycartonsthatholdlargevolumeorders
ElectronicCommerceandLogisticsE-fulfillmentTransportationcompaniesusedwithextensivedeliverynetworks;experienceinparcelshipmentsOutboundshipmentsusuallypickedupbyvansReturnratesmuchhigherandfromultimateconsumersTraditionalFulfillmentTransportationmethodsandcompaniesvarybyrequestofbuyerOutboundshipmentsmaybepickedupbytractortrailersorrailcarsReturnrateslowerandfromresellers
CHAPTER4DemandManagement,OrderManagement,andCustomerService
LearningObjectivesTounderstandhowafirmprocessesincomingordersTounderstandtheimportanceofcustomerservicetoafirm’smarketingactivitiesTorelatetheroleoflogisticsinthecustomerservicearea
LearningObjectivesToexaminewhycustomerservicestandardsshouldbespecificandmeasurableTodescribehowacustomerserviceprogramisestablishedandmaintained
OrderManagementandCustomerServiceKeyTermsCustomerserviceEfficientConsumerResponse(ECR)LoadplanningOrdercycleKeyTermsOrderdeliveryOrderentryOrderhandlingOrdermanagement
OrderManagementandCustomerServiceKeyTermsOrderpickingandassemblyOrderprocessingOrdertransmittalKeyTermsQuickResponse(QR)Replenishmentcycle
OrderManagementOrdermanagementistheactivitiesthattakeplaceintheperiodbetweenthetimeafirmreceivesanorderandthetimeawarehouseisnotifiedtoshipthegoodstofillthatorderOrderplanning-connectedtosalesforecastingOrdertransmittalOrderprocessingOrderpickingandassemblyOrderdelivery
OrderManagementOrdercycledefinedbytheseller:timefromwhenanorderisreceivedtowhenthegoodsarriveatthecustomer’sdockOrdercycledefinedbythebuyer:timefromwhenanorderisplacedtowhenthegoodsarereceived.AlsocalledreplenishmentcycleGettingshorterMoreprecisedeliverytimesCustomercantrackordersQualityisimportantandisbenchmarked
OrderManagementOrderplanningNeedsanefficientorderhandlingsystemtopreventbunchingMethodstoreducebunchingUseoffieldsalespeopleUseofphonesalespeoplePricediscountstocustomersplacingregularorders
OrderManagementOrdertransmittalistheseriesofeventsthatoccurbetweenthetimeacustomerplacesorsendsanorderandthetimethesellerreceivestheorderMethodsofordertransmittalPhoneFAXMailScanningbarcodes-electronicsubmissionPOSregistersInternet
Figure4-1:Mail-InOrderFormUsedbyAWDirect
OrderManagementOrderprocessingincludes:CheckingforcompletenessandaccuracyAcustomercreditcheckOrderentryintothecomputersystemMarketingdepartmentcreditssalespersonAccountingdepartmentrecordstransactionInventorydepartmentlocatesnearestwarehousetocustomerandadvisesthemtopicktheorderTransportationdepartmentarrangesforshipment
Figure4-3:FlowchartofOrderHandling(OrderProcessing)System
OrderManagementOrderprocessingIfthereisastockoutNotifythecustomerassoonaspossibleofstockoutNotifywhenshipmentwilloccurGivethecustomertheoptionofacceptingin-stock,similarproductsExportordersNeedaletterofcreditInternationalfreightforwarderspreparedocumentsandarrangeshipment
OrderManagementOrderpickingandassemblyincludesNotifyingthewarehousetoassembleagivenorderProvidinganorderpickinglist,indicatingitemsandorderofpicktoawarehouseemployeeCheckingpickedordersforaccuracyStockoutinformationsenttoorderhandlingdepartmentsothatdocumentscanbeadjustedPackinglistenclosedwithorderincludingemployeeinitialsofpersonwhopackedorder
OrderManagementOrderdeliveryisthetimefromwhenacarrierpicksuptheshipmentuntilitisdeliveredtothecustomer’sreceivingdockLoadplanningisthearrangementofgoodswithinthetrailerorcontainerCarriersestablishtheirownservicestandardsSomecustomerspickuptheirorders
OrderManagementImportanceoftheordercycleShortcycletimeusedasamarketingandsalestoolMonitoringtheordercyclecanincreasefirmefficiencyEfficientConsumerResponse(ECR)/QuickResponse(QR)UsedingroceryindustryandbymassmerchandisersPOSdatausedtotriggerorderKeyedtomoreorderly,regularflowofproduct,smallerinventory
CustomerServiceCustomerserviceisacollectionofactivitiesperformedinawaythatkeepscustomershappyandcreatesinthecustomer’smindtheperceptionofanorganizationthatiseasytodobusinesswithCustomerserviceismuchmoredifficultforcompetitorstoimitatethanpricecutsorothercompetitivestrategies
CustomerServiceValue-addedactivitiesprovidedbycustomerserviceinclude:PlacingbarcodelabelsoncartonsArrangingacarton,pallet,ortruckinthesequencethecustomerwouldliketounloaditShrink-wrappingInsertingdocumentsintocartonsBlendingproductsAddingpricetagsAddinggraphicsforexportgoodsAssemblingkits
CustomerServiceEstablishingObjectivesSpecificMeasurableAchievableConsistentwithbroaderfirmgoalsMustconsidercompetitor’sobjectivesProvideguidancetooperatingpersonnel
CustomerServiceReturnedProductsNewflowofproductsaresetupNewinfrastructureisrequiredGoodsandmaterialsarereturnedforvariousreasonsGroceryindustryusesreclamationcentersforreturns
RoleofLogisticsinEstablishingCustomerServiceLevelsAdvisortomarketingEstablishingacustomerserviceprogramAskthecustomerwhatisimportanttothemInvestigatetheserviceofferedbycompetitorsConsiderthecostofalternativeserviceprogramsAnalyzetheinformationandwritetheobjectivesUsingtheInternettoimprovecustomerservice
MeasuringandControllingCustomerServicePerformancemodelAuditcreditmemos
MeetingCustomerDemandsControltheprocessFirmsdemandinghigherlevelsofcustomerserviceWithreliableservice,thefirmcanmaintainlowerinventorylevelsResellersmonitorvendorqualitylookingforthosewithunacceptablequalitylevelsProcessisoftendehumanized;servicecanmakeitmorepersonal
CHAPTER5ProtectivePackagingandMaterialsHandling
LearningObjectivesToknowhowproductfeaturesaffectpackagingandmaterialshandlingToidentifythefunctionsperformedbyprotectivepackagingToanalyzetheutilizationofunitloadsinmaterialshandling
LearningObjectivesToappreciatehowtheenvironmentalprotectionmovementhasaffectedpackagingandpackagechoiceTolearnmaterialshandlingprinciples
ProtectivePackagingandMaterialsHandlingKeyTermsBuilding-blocksconceptBulkmaterialsCompliancelabelingKeyTermsErgonomicsMaterialshandlingPackagetesting
ProtectivePackagingandMaterialsHandlingKeyTermsPalletsRecycledcontentSlipsheetKeyTermsUnitizationUnitloads
ProductCharacteristicsPhysicalCharacteristicsDensityofbulkmaterialsAbilitytowithstandexposuretoelementsRespirationChemicalCharacteristicsIncompatibleproductsProductsrequiringchemicalsCharacteristicsmustbemadeknowntoconsumers
Figure5-1:PortionofFabricCareLabelforLevi’sJeansSoldinJapan
ProductCharacteristicsHazardousCargoExplosivesCompressedgasesFlammableliquidsOxidizersPoisonsRadioactivematerialsCorrosivematerials
ProductCharacteristicsEnvironmentalProtectionReducepackingmaterialsusedUsepackagingmaterialsthataremoreenvironmentallyfriendlywithrecycledcontentUsereusablecontainersRetainorsupportservicesthatcollectusedpackagingandrecycleit
ProductCharacteristicsPackagingScrapDisposalPalletshredderMetricSystemUsage
Figure5-3:APalletShredderDesignedtoReducetheCubicVolumeofWoodenPalletsandCratingSoThatTheyCostLesstoTransport
PackagingBuilding-blocksconceptSmallestunitisconsumerpackageEachunitisstockedwithinthenextlargeronetoprotecttheproductPromotionalfunctionsofboxes
PackagingProtectivefunctionsofpackagingEnclosematerialsRestrainmaterialsfromundesiredmovementSeparatecontentstopreventundesiredcontactCushioncontentsfromoutsidevibrationsandshocksSupporttheweightofidenticalcontainersstackedabovePositionthecontentstoprovidemaximumprotectionProvideforuniformweightdistributionProvideexteriorsurfaceforlabelingBetamperproofBesafeforconsumersorothers
Figure5-7:ChecklistforBoxUsers
Figure5-9:Boxmaker’sCertificate(BMC)
PackagingPackagetestingVibrationsDroppingHorizontalimpactsCompressionOverexposuretoextremetemperaturesormoistureRoughhandling
Figure5-10:ResultsofCompressionTest
PackagingApackagesystemrequires3typesofinformationtodesignSeverityofthedistributionenvironmentFragilityoftheproductPerformancecharacteristicsofvariouscushionmaterials
PackagingLabelingRetroflectivelabelsBatchnumbersWeightSpecificcontentsInstructionsforuseInformationtoallowpassagethroughcustomsCompliancelabelingOne-ortwo-dimensionalbarcodesSmartlabelsorRFIDlabels
Figure5-14:ExamplesofShippingLabels
Figure5-16:AHandheldLaserScannerScanningLabelsonaPalletLoadofProductSittinginaWarehouseRack
UnitLoadsinMaterialsHandlingBasicunitisapalletorskidLumberisexpensivesofirmswantpalletsreturnedProvidescushioningeffectintransportQualityofpalletsvarieswidelyChepUSArentspalletsinwoodorplasticShouldbelessthan50pounds—difficultwithplasticMetalalsousedinclosedloopsystems
UnitLoadsinMaterialsHandlingAunitloadisoneormoreboxessecuredtoapalletorskidsothatboxescanbehandledbymechanicalmeansRainbowpalletloadUnitizationdescribesthistypeofhandlingSlipsheetcanbeusedinplaceofpalletSavesverticalroomRequiresmorecarewhenmoving
UnitLoadsinMaterialsHandlingAdvantagesAdditionalprotectionPilferageisdiscouragedMorefragileitemscanbestackedinsidetheloadMechanicaldevicescanbesubstitutedforhandlaborDisadvantagesProvideslargequantitythatsometimesisoflimitedvaluetoresellersdealinginsmallerquantitiesMustusemechanicalorautomateddevicetomove
Figure5-19:ABatteryPoweredLiftTruckUsedforStockPicking
UnitLoadsinMaterialsHandlingAnintermodalcontainerholdstheunitloadInterchangeableamongrail,truck,andwatercarriersAircarriersusuallyuseirregularshapedcontainersmadetofitfuselage
Figure5-21:VariousTypesofIntermodalSurfaceContainers
UnitLoadsinMaterialsHandlingEquipmentloadingLoad-planningBracingInflatabledunnagebagsLoadissubjectedtofiveforcesVibrationCentrifugalRetardationRollPitch
Figure5-25:TheBuilding-BlocksConceptofPackaging:ASummary
MaterialsHandlingMaterialshandlingreferstohowthematerialsorproductsarehandledphysicallyHowtheproductsarehandleddependsonwhethertheyarepackagedorinbulkHandlingmaychangethecharacteristicsoftheproduct
MaterialsHandlingPrinciplesOrientationRequirementsIntegratedsystemStandardizationJust-in-timeUnitloadMinimumtravelSpaceutilizationErgonomicsEnergyEcologyMechanization
MaterialsHandlingPrinciplesAutomationFlexibilitySimplificationGravitySafetyComputerizationSystemsflowLayoutCostMaintenanceObsolescenceTeamsolution
MaterialsHandlingintheSupplyChainProductscanmovethroughouttheentiresupplychainBarcodes,two-dimensioncodes,radio-frequencycodessystemsfacilitateintegrationthroughoutthesupplychain
CHAPTER6Transportation
LearningObjectivesTorelatethemodeoftransporttotheuser’sshippingvolumeTounderstandtheuseofroutingguidesTorealizetheroleoffreightforwardersandotherintermediariesTounderstandthedifferencebetweenLTLandTLmotorcarriers
LearningObjectivesToappreciatetheuseofterminalsastransferpointsforbulkmaterialsToappreciatetrade-offswhenusingvehicleswithself-loading/unloadingequipmentTolearnaboutprojectcargoTolearnthebasicsoffreightratedetermination
TheDomesticTransportationSystemKeyTermsBrokerBulkcargoConsigneeFreightclassificationKeyTermsFreightforwarderIntermodaltransportationLTLNodes
TheDomesticTransportationSystemKeyTermsParcelsParcelcarriersPrivatetransportationProjectcargoKeyTermsRoutingguidesShippers’cooperativesTerminalTL(truckload)rateTon-mile
TheDomesticTransportationSystemTransportationisthemovementofgoodsandpeoplebetweentwopointsNodesLinksAir,water,motorcarriage,rail,pipelineIntermodaltransportationRoutingguides
Figure6-1:SwitchingMilkCansfromaFarmer’sBuggytoaTruckonaRuralRoadinNorthCarolina,1929
TheDomesticTransportationSystemSupplychainsuccessrequirestransportationTransportationcostsareaffectedbynodelocationInventoryrequirementsareinfluencedbymodePackagingrequirementsaredictatedbymodeMaterialshandlingequipmentanddesignofthedocksaredictatedbymodeMaximumconsolidationofloadsachievedwithorder-managementtechnologyreducescostsCustomerservicegoalsinfluencecarrierchoice
Small-VolumeShippersParcelsarepackagesweighingupto150poundsParcelcarriersarefirmsthatspecializeinsmallpackages(≤150pounds)UPSFedExOthercarriersincludeUSPSPassengercarriers—airandbus
LTLShippersLess-than-truckload(LTL)150to10,000poundsToobigtobehandledmanually,toosmalltofillatruckLTLtruckscarryshipmentsfrommanyshippersMostlargefirmsareLTLcarriersYellowFreightRoadwayExpressABFFreightSystem
LTLShippersLess-than-truckload(LTL)(continued)ProcessLocalpick-upOriginterminalusedtoloadaboardlinehaulLinehaultoterminalneardestinationDestinationlocaldeliveryonsmallertrucksConsigneereceives
LTLShippersAirCargoCanbegivendirectlytoairlineCanbegiventofreightforwarderMostcarriedonpassengerairlinesTypesofproductsHighinvaluePerishableRequireurgentdeliveryShippedinaircontainersmadetofitfuselage
LTLShippersFreightforwardersbuyspaceatTL(truckload)rateandsellatsomewhatlessthanLTLratepick-upanddeliver;motorcarriersorrailroadsdoline-haulfunctionastransportationdepartmentsofsmallfirmsmayspecializeinspecificcargoes
LTLShippersAirforwardersConsolidateshipmentsTendertoairlinesincontainersreadyforloadingForwardersprovideretailingfunctionAirlineprovideswholesalingfunctionShipper’scooperativesSimilartoairandfreightforwardersbutarenot-for-profitorganizationsMembership(shippers)receivesanymoniesearnedinexcessofcosts
LTLShippers3PLsMayhaveequipment—trucks,trailers,terminalsMaydealininformationonlyMayoperateInternet-basedauctionsBrokersAfacilitatorwhobringstogetherabuyerandsellerMayconsolidateLTLshipmentsandthengivetotruckers,forwarders,orshippers’associations
TruckloadandCarloadShippersShipmentsof20,000to30,000poundsFillonetruckCostlessperpoundthanLTLshipmentsTheshipperloadsandconsigneeunloadsthetrailerLoadgoesfromshippertoconsigneewithoutpassingthroughaterminalPaperwork,billing,andcontrolcostsarethesame
TruckloadandCarloadShippersRateperhaulmaybenegotiableLargestTLcompaniesSchneiderNationalVanCarriersJ.B.HuntTransportManyfirmsaresmaller,withoutnationalpresenceSmallerfirmsmaybeowner-operators
TruckloadandCarloadShippersPrivatetransportationiswhentheshipperprovidesandoperatesitsownequipmentDedicatedequipmentiscarrier-ownedbutassignedtoservespecificcustomersforindefiniteperiodsShippersandconsigneesusingrailroadserviceneedsidingsontheirproperty
LargeBulkShippersBulkcargoTravelsinlooseratherthaninpackagedformHandledbypumps,scoops,conveyorbelts,ortheforceofgravityHasvarioushandlingcharacteristicsMovesbyTruckloadRailroadWatercarrierPipeline
LargeBulkShippersBulkcargo(continued)DryBulk-HandlingSystemsCoalcarunloadingfacilityTaconiteloadingfacilityGrainelevatorVehicleandVesselEquipmentChoice
Figure6-2:Cross-SectionofaCoalCar-DumpingBuildinginSt.Louis,Missouri
Figure6-4:ExportGrainElevatoratthePortofSeattle
UniqueCargoProjectcargoisaone-timeuniquemovementofsubstantialvolumeExamplesincludeoilrefineries,wood-pulpprocessingplantOversizedmovesHazardousmaterials
ComparisonofModesCostsperton-mileSpeedOn-timedelivery
TransportationRegulationandDeregulationExceptionstoeconomicderegulationRailservicetocaptiveshippersHouseholdgoodsmoversManypetroleumpipelinesManynaturalgaspipelinesSomeinlandwaterwaytrafficSomewatertransportbetweenmainlandU.S.andHawaii,PuertoRico,andAlaska
TransportationRegulationandDeregulationOthertypesofregulationVehicleoperationsVehicledimensionsSafetyofoperatorsSafetyofgeneralpublic
TransportationRatesRatestructuredealswiththreefactorsRelationshipsbetweendifferentproductsRelationshipsbetweenshipmentsofdifferentweightsRelationshipsbetweendifferentdistancesThreefactorsaredefinednumericallyandthentiedtoarateofcentsperhundredweight(cwt)
TransportationRatesNegotiatedbetweencarrierandshipperQuotedaspercentagediscountsfrompublishedratesFourfactorsdeterminefreightclassificationDensityStowabilityEaseordifficultyofhandlingLiabilitytodamageandtheft
TransportationRatesTofindLTLratesusuallyneed:OriginanddestinationzipcodesWeightofshipmentClassificationofshipmentSupplementalservicesneededDiscountawardedtoshipperbycarrierRatesmaybeoncarrierWebsites
Figure6-7:PagefromNationalMotorFreightClassification
CHAPTER7TransportationManagement
LearningObjectivesToexaminethebackgroundofthetransportationmanagementfunctionTodiscussthefunctionsoftransportationmanagementToidentifytherolenegotiationsplayinthetransportationmanagementfunction
LearningObjectivesToexaminethenewoptionsavailableforprivatecarriageTounderstandthepurposeoffreightconsolidation
IndustrialTransportationManagementKeyTermsBillofladingDemurrageanddetentionDiversionExpeditingKeyTermsHazardousmaterialLossanddamagePrivatetransportation
IndustrialTransportationManagementKeyTermsRateandservicenegotiationsRatedeterminationReconsignmentReparationsKeyTermsShipmentconsolidationTracingTransitprivileges
RateDeterminationandNegotiationActivitiesRateDeterminationFreightClassificationRateandServiceNegotiationsRateRegulatoryBodies
RateDeterminationOftenlocatedoncarrierWebsitesInformationneededforratedeterminationmayinclude:OriginanddestinationbycityorzipcodeWhethercarrierwillload/unloadDimensions(cube)ofloadNumberofunitsWeightNationalMotorFreightClassificationnumberDescriptionofmaterialtobemoved
Figure7-1:PagefromaCatalogbyAWDirectShowingShippingCharges
Figure7-2:PagefromaPortofHoustonTariffShowingSomeLoading,Unloading,andWharfageCharges
FreightClassificationFreightclassificationvaluesrelatetohandlingcharacteristicsoffreightMayapplytoNationalMotorFreightClassificationCommitteeforchangeinclassificationGoodsinforeigntradelistcommoditiesbyharmonizednumberofHarmonizedTariffScheduleoftheUnitedStates(TSUSA)
Figure7-3:MotorCarrierClassificationDocketProposalforChangingtheClassificationofSparkPlugs
RateandServiceNegotiationsBothratesandservicelevelsmaybenegotiatedLong-termrelationshipsareencouragedNegotiationsaresubjecttoantitrustlaws
RateRegulatoryBodiesU.S.DepartmentofCommerceForeignTradeZoneBoardDepartmentofTransportationcommitteesHouseofRepresentativessubcommittees
PrivateTransportationPrivatetransportationisusedwhenfirmsownandoperatetheirowntrucks,railcars,barges,ships,and/orairplanesWal-MarthaslargestprivatetruckfleetinU.S.7,767tractorsand26,117trailersPrivatetruckingprovidesImprovedlevelofcustomerserviceAdvertisingonthetrucksMaybelessexpensive
DocumentationBillofladingStraightbillofladingOrderbillofladingLong-formbillofladingPreprintedshort-formbillofladingFreightbill
Figure7-6:ALong-FormBillofLading
Figure7-7:APreprintedShort-FormBillofLading
FreightPaymentandAuditServicesFreightbillsmustbepaidwithinaspecificnumberofdaysPaymentservicesareusedTodetectduplicatebillingsToensurethatproperratewascharged
RoutingShippershavetherighttoselectthecarriersalongtheroutetoshipmentdestinationMoreoftenneedtobespecifiedforhazmatGenerallyarecomputergeneratedAlternativeroutesandcarriersarealsoimportant
DiversionandReconsignmentDiversionoccurswhentheshippernotifiesthecarrier,priortoarrival,ofachangeindestinationReconsignmentoccurswhentheshippernotifiesthecarrier,afterarrival,ofachangeindestination
TracingandExpeditingTracingistheattempttolocatelostorlateshipmentsDonebycomputeratnocostExpeditingisrapidlymovingashipmentthroughacarrier’ssystem.Bothofthesearelesslikelytobeusedtodaysinceshipmentscanbepinpointedenrouteandcarriersprovidebetteron-timeperformance
LossandDamageShippersandcarrierstrytoresolvefirstWhatisthefullactualloss?ConcealedlossordamageWhotakespossessionofdamagedgoodsafterclaimsettled?Ifunresolved,movestocourtsystem
TransitPrivilegesTransitprivilegesallowcargotobestoppedenroutebetweenoriginanddestinationtobeunloaded,stored,orprocessedandthenreloadedfordeliverytooriginaldestinationOftenusedinhouseholdgoodsmovingandstorageindustry
ReparationsReparationsarepaymentsmadetoashipperbyacarrierthathaschargedillegallyhighratesinthepastAlsocollectedwhencarriersdonotliveuptotermsofcontractswithshippers
DemurrageandDetentionDemurrageisapenaltypaymentmadetotherailroadforkeepingarailcarbeyondthetimewhenitshouldbereleasedbacktorailroadDetentionisthewordusedinthetruckingindustryCarriersdonotwantequipmentusedastemporarywarehousebyshipperorconsignee
TransportationofHazardousMaterialsHazardousmaterialisasubstanceormaterialinaquantityandformwhichmayposeanunreasonablerisktohealthandsafetyorpropertywhentransportedincommerceMustbemovedsafelyLabeledwithplacardMusthave24-hourhotlineusedineventofspills
Figure7-12:SpecializedContainerwithSumptoCaptureHazardousWasteLeaksfromBarrels
ConsolidatingSmallShipmentsShipments>150and<500poundsTogetalowerrate,shipmentconsolidationmayoccur:aggregatingcustomerordersacrosstimeorplaceorboth
Figure7-13:TheTransportationManagerConsolidatesShipmentsWheneverHeorSheCan
CHAPTER8DistributionCenter,Warehouse,andPlantLocation
LearningObjectivesToexaminethescreeningorfocusingconceptofplant/warehouselocationTodescribethemajorfactorsthatinfluencelocationdecisionsToexplainthegeneralprocessofdeterminingtheoptimumnumberoffacilities
LearningObjectivesToexplainsystemstodeterminethelocationthatminimizestransportationcostsToexamineasite’sspecializedlocationcharacteristicsTolearnaboutfreetradezones
DistributionCenter,Warehouse,andPlantLocationKeyTermsCenter-of-gravityapproachEmpowermentzoneFacilitylocationFacilityrelocationKeyTermsFreetradezoneGridsystemMaquiladorasNationalcompetitivestrategy
DistributionCenter,Warehouse,andPlantLocationKeyTermsPurematerialsRight-to-worklawsSweatshopsKeyTermsTax-freebondsWeight-gainingproductsWeight-losingproducts
FacilityLocationAccommodatesthemovementofinventoriestocustomersNearmarketsResourceavailabilityLaboravailabilityTransportationsystem
Figure8-1:AdvertisementShowingaSite’sLocationasanAdvantageinReachingBritishandContinentalEuropeanMarkets
DeterminingtheNumberofFacilitiesFacilitiesaregenerallyaddedwhenservicelevelsbecomeunacceptableSoftwarepackagesexisttohelpindeterminingthenumberandlocationoffacilitiesKeyissue—timeittakestogetfromfacilitytomajorityoftheU.S.(ortarget)populationMovingfrom2to5facilitiessaves½dayleadtimeMovingfrom5to10facilitiessaves¼dayleadtime
GeneralFactorsInfluencingFacilityLocationNaturalResourcesPurematerialsWeight-losingproductsWeight-gainingproductsPopulationCharacteristics—MarketforGoodsPopulationCharacteristics—LaborMaquiladorasSweatshopsRight-to-worklaws
GeneralFactorsInfluencingFacilityLocationTaxesandSubsidiesTax-freebondsEmpowermentzonesNationalcompetitivestrategyTransportationConsiderationsCustomerConsiderationsTradePatterns
Figure8-4:TruckDistancesfromOklahoma
GeneralFactorsInfluencingFacilityLocationQualityofLifeConsiderationsLocatinginOtherCountriesSpecializedLocationCharacteristicsFreetradezone
FindingtheLowest-CostLocationGridsystemsCenter-of-gravityapproach
Figure8-6:Center-of-GravityLocationforaWarehouseServingFiveRetailStores
Table8-1:WeightedCenter-of-GravityExampleStoreNorthlocationEastlocationMo.volume(tons)NorthxvolumeEastxvolume1313(3x3)=9(1x3)=32335(3x5)=15(3x5)=153244(2x4)=8(4x4)=164122(1x2)=2(2x2)=45366(3x6)=18(6x6)=36Total205274Weightedaverage2.63.7
OtherFacilityIssuesLocatinginsideanotherfirm’sexistingchannelsFacilityrelocationFacilityclosing
CHAPTER9InventoryManagement
LearningObjectivesTodeterminethecostsofholdinginventoryToidentifythecostsassociatedwithastockoutTounderstandtheEOQconcept
LearningObjectivesTodifferentiatethevariousinventoryflowpatternsToappreciatetheroleofscannersininventorycontrol
InventoryManagementKeyTermsABCanalysisEconomicorderquantity(EOQ)FixedorderintervalsystemFixedorderquantitysystemKeyTermsHandlingcostsInsurancecostsInventorycarrying(holding)costsInventoryshrinkage
InventoryManagementKeyTermsMarginalanalysisObsolescenceOpportunitycostReorderpoint(ROP)SafetystocksKeyTermsStockoutsStoragecostsTaxesVendor-managedinventory(VMI)
InventoryManagementInventoriesarestocksofgoodsandmaterialsthataremaintainedtosatisfynormaldemandpatternsInventorymanagementDecisionsdriveotherlogisticsactivitiesDifferentfunctionalareashavedifferentinventoryobjectivesInventorycostsareimportanttoconsiderInventoryturnover
InventoryManagementInventorymanagement(continued)InventorycostsareimportanttoconsiderInventoryturnover:costofgoodssolddividedbyaverageinventoryatcostcostofgoodssold=inventoryturnoveraverageinventory$200,000=inventoryissold4timesperyear$50,000Comparewithcompetitorsorbenchmarkedcompanies
InventoryManagementLowinventoryturnover=highinventorycarryingcosts,little(orno)stockoutcostsHighinventoryturnover=lowinventorycarryingcosts,highstockoutcostsManagingthetradeoffisimportanttomaintainservicelevels
InventoryClassificationsPsychicstock(stimulatesdemand)CycleorbasestockSafetyorbufferstockPipelineorin-transitstockSpeculativestock
Inventory-RelatedCostsInventorycarrying(holding)costsObsolescenceInventoryshrinkageStoragecostsHandlingcostsInsurancecostsTaxesInterestchargesOpportunitycostStockouts
Table9-1:DeterminationoftheAverageCostofaStockoutAlternativeLossProbabilityAverageCost1.Brand-loyalcustomer$00.00.10$00.002.Switchesandcomesback$37.00.65$24.053.Lostcustomer$1,200.25300.00Averagecostofastockout1.00$324.05Thesearehypotheticalfiguresforillustration.
Inventory-RelatedCostsTrade-offsexistbetweencarryingandstockoutcostsMarginalanalysis
Table9-2:DeterminationofSafetyStockLevelNumberofUnitsofSafetyStockTotalValueofSafetyStock($480perUnit)25%AnnualCarryingCostCarryingCostofIncrementalSafetyStockNumberofAdditionalOrdersFilledAdditionalStockoutCostsAvoided10$4,800$1,200$1,20020$6,481.00209,6002,4001,200165,184.803014,4003,6001,200123,888.604019,2004,8001,20082,592.405024,0006,0001,20061,944.306028,8007,2001,20041,296.207033,6008,4001,2003972.15
WhentoOrderFixedorderquantitysystemFixedorderintervalsystemReorderpoint(ROP)ROP=DDxRCundercertaintyROP=(DDxRC)+SSunderuncertaintyWhereDD=dailydemandRC=lengthofreplenishmentcycleSS=safetystock
HowMuchtoReorderEconomicorderquantity(EOQ)indollarsEOQ=√2AB/CWhereEOQ=themosteconomicordersize,indollarsA=annualusage,indollarsB=administrativecostsperorderofplacingtheorderC=carryingcostsoftheinventory(%)
HowMuchtoReorderEconomicorderquantity(EOQ)inunitsEOQ=√2DB/ICWhereEOQ=themosteconomicordersize,inunitsA=annualdemand,inunitsB=administrativecostsperorderofplacingtheorderC=carryingcostsoftheinventory(%)I=dollarvalueoftheinventory,perunit
Figure9-2:DeterminingEOQbyUseofaGraph
Table9-3:EOQCostCalculationsNumberofordersperyearOrdersize($)Orderingcost($)Carryingcost($)Totalcost(sumoforderingandcarryingcost)($)11,000251001252500505010033337533108425010025125520012520145
Figure9-3:InventoryFlowDiagram
InventoryFlowsSafetystockcanpreventagainsttwoproblemareasIncreasedrateofdemandLonger-than-normalreplenishmentWhenfixedorderquantitysystemlikeEOQisused,timebetweenordersmayvaryWhenreorderpointisreached,fixedorderquantityisordered
ContemporaryApproachestoManagingInventoryABCAnalysisJust-inTime(JIT)ApproachVendor-ManagedInventory(VMI)InventoryTracking
InventoryManagement:SpecialConcernsDefiningstock-keepingunits(SKUs)DeadinventoryDealsSubstituteitemsComplementaryitemsInformalarrangementsoutsidethedistributionchannelRepair/replacementpartsReverselogistics
CHAPTER10WarehousingManagement
LearningObjectivesTounderstandtheroleofwarehousesanddistributioncentersinalogisticssystemToidentifythevarioustypesandfunctionsofwarehousesTodistinguishthevariousalternativesavailableinwarehousedesign
LearningObjectivesToexaminethedifferenttypesofhandlingequipmentavailableToanalyzetheissueofemployeesafetyinwarehousing
WarehousingManagementKeyTermsBondedstorageContractwarehousingCross-dockingDistributioncentersDunnageKeyTermsFieldwarehousingOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)
WarehousingManagementKeyTermsPaperlesswarehousingPrivatewarehousingPublicwarehousingKeyTermsRegroupingfunctionThroughputWarehousing
WarehousingManagementWarehousingemphasizesstorageofproductsDistributioncentersemphasizerapidmovementofproductsthroughthefacilityThroughputistheamountofproductenteringandleavingafacilityinagiventimeperiodRegroupingfunctionAccumulating(increasingquantity)Allocating(reducingquantity)Assorting(buildingupavarietyofproducts)Sorting(separatingproductsintogradesandqualities)
Figure10-1:AddingaWarehousingFacility:Shorter-HaulTransportation
PublicWarehousingPublicwarehousesservealllegitimateusersBondedstoragewarehousesFieldwarehousingLaborpracticesOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)
PrivateWarehousingPrivatewarehousingisownedoroccupiedonalong-termleaseOfferscontroltoownerAssumesbothsufficientdemandvolumeandstabilitysothatwarehouseremainsfullHighfixedcosts
ContractWarehousingContractwarehousing(3PLwarehousing)isalong-termarrangementprovidinguniquewarehousingservicestooneclientBothvendorandclientsharetherisksassociatedwiththewarehousingLesscostlythanprivatewarehousingandmorecostlythanpublicwarehousing
DesignConsiderationsinWarehousingGeneralconsiderationsQuantityandcharacterofgoodsmustbeknown—productprofilingKnowthepurposetobeservedStorageDistributionCross-docking
Figure10-5:IdealFacilityforPureSupplierConsolidation(FullPalletMovement)
WarehousingTrade-offsFixedversusvariableslotlocationsformerchandiseBuildout(horizontal)versusbuildup(vertical)Order-pickingversusstock-replenishingfunctionsTwo-dockversussingle-docklayout
WarehousingTrade-offsLabor-intensiveversusmechanizationversusautomationSpacedevotedtoaislesversusspacedevotedtostoragePicker-to-partversuspart-to-pickersystems
WarehousingTrade-offsPaperlesswarehousingversustraditionalpaper-orientedwarehousingoperationsVirtualwarehouseversusrealwarehouseOtherspaceneedsRetailstorerooms
WarehousingOperationsStorageandhandlingequipmentWarehousemanagementsystemsEmployeesafetyOSHAoverseesProperhandlingofwastematerialsDunnageProperhandlingofbreakage
WarehousingOperationsWarehousingsecuritySanitationissuesStockcontrols
CHAPTER11Procurement
LearningObjectivesTounderstandtherelationshipbetweensupplymanagementandlogisticsTounderstandstepsinselectingasupplier
LearningObjectivesTorecognizethepotentialofe-procurementTolearnaboutqualityprograms
SupplyManagementKeyTermsE-procurementGlobalsourcingImportquotasKeyTermsISO9000MakeorbuyProcurementcard
SupplyManagementKeyTermsPurchaseorderPurchasingethicsRequestforProposal(RFP)KeyTermsRequestforQuotation(RFQ)SixSigmaSupplierdevelopment
SupplyManagementSupplymanagementis“theidentification,acquisition,access,positioning,andmanagementofresourcestheorganizationneedsorpotentiallyneedsintheattainmentofitsstrategicobjectives.”InstituteofSupplyManagementSimilarinmeaningtoprocurement,purchasing
PurchaseforUseinManufactureMakeorbuyAvailabilityoftrainedlaborPhysicalcapacityPurchaseordersareacommitmenttobuyIndicatequantitiesandqualitiesdesiredIndicatedatesbywhichthematerialsmustbedelivered
Figure11-1:UseofBarCodesThroughoutaManufacturingProcess
Figure11-2:FlowofInformation,Products,Cash,Orders,etc.,withinaManufacturingFirm
PurchaseforUseinManufacturingMRPSystemsmanageproductioninventoryJust-in-Time(JIT)andKanbanwereinitiallydevelopedtoimprovequalityJITIItiestogetherinformationsystemsandemployeesofsuppliersandfirmsSupplierProductIntegrationreferstotheacquisitionofcomponents,ratherthanindividualparts
PurchasingforResaleObjectiveistobuymerchandisethatcanbemarkedupandresoldtoothersataprofitQualityofproductandtimingofarrivalareimportant
ProcuringServicesRequestforProposal(RFP)RequestforQuotation(RFQ)ExamplesofprocuredservicesLegal,accounting,computerandsoftwareconsultantsBuildingmaintenancePrintingLandscapeworkJanitorialservices
GlobalSourcingGlobalsourcingappliestobuyingcomponentsandinputsanywhereintheworldImportquotasareabsolutenumericlimitsontheitemsimportedfromspecificcountrieswithinaspecifictimeframe
E-ProcurementE-procurementisthebusiness-to-businesspurchaseofsuppliesandservicesviatheInternetProcurementcards
Figure11-3:AConfigurationofInternetMessagingtoProvideforSecureTransmission
QualityProgramsImportanttomatchqualitylevelsofallbuyersandsellersinthesupplychainISO9000ISO14000SixSigma
SupplierSelectionandManagementSuppliermanagementischargedwithkeepingexistingsuppliershappySelectingvendorsdependson:DeliveryFacilitiesandcapacity,geographiclocationPerformancehistoryPriceandqualityTechnicalcapabilityWarrantiesandclaimpolicies
SupplierDevelopmentSupplierdevelopmentisanyeffortofabuyingfirmtoincreaseperformanceofthesupplierStrategicgoalstodevelopsuppliersIncreasesupplierfinancialstrengthImprovemanagementandtechnicalcapabilitiesImproveabilitytodevelopnewproducts
SupplierDevelopmentPerformancegoalsforsuppliersinclude:BetterqualityproductsLowerpricesImproveddeliveryperformanceIncreasedoverallresponsivenessMaintenanceofqualitycontrolsinthesupplierorganization
PurchasingEthicsBreachesofpurchasingethicsinclude:AcceptinglavishgiftsBribesKickbacksAreasofethicalconcern:HandlingconfidentialinformationPurchasingforone’sprivateuseInterferingwithalegitimatebiddingprocessConflictsofinterest
CHAPTER12InternationalLogistics
LearningObjectivesToidentifythereasonsforgovernmentalinterventionintheareaofinternationaltradeTodistinguishamongtheuniqueactivitiesofinternationaltradespecialists
LearningObjectivesToexamineissuesinvolvedininternationalairtransportationTorelateactivitiesinvolvedininternationaloceantransportation
InternationalLogisticsKeyTermsCustomshousebrokersExportmanagementcompanyExportpackersKeyTermsExporttradingcompanyImportquotasIncoterms2000
InternationalLogisticsKeyTermsInternationalAirTransportAssociation(IATA)InternationalfreightforwardersIrrevocableletterofcreditLandbridgeKeyTermsNontariffbarrierNonvessel-operatingcommoncarrier(NVOCC)ShippersassociationsShippingconferences
InternationalLogisticsChangestopoliticallandscapeaffectlogisticsTheendofSovietruleinEasternEuropeEUeconomicintegrationNontariffbarriers-arulethathastheeffectofreducingimportsRestrictionsontrucktraffic,forcingfreightontorailandwaterNAFTAMultinationalfirms
InternationalMarketingSizeorscaleoffirmsmaybedifferentFirmssellingproductsundertheirownbrandareconcernedaboutqualitymaintenanceConsumerpreferencesdifferInternationalcreditsystemisnotwelldevelopedIrrevocableletterofcredit
Figure12-2:IrrevocableLetterofCredit
InternationalMarketingChannelsDomestic(U.S.)channelsOwnershipNegotiationsFinancingPromotionsLogisticsInternationalchanneladditionsDocumentation
TermsofSale—Incoterms2000EX-Works(EXW)FCA(FreeCarrier)FAS(FreeAlongsideShip)FOB(FreeonBoard)CFR(CostandFreight)CPT(CarriagePaidTo)CIF(Cost,Insurance,andFreight)CIP(CarriageandInsurancePaidTo)DES(DeliveredExShip)DEQ(DeliveredExQuay)DAF(DeliveredatFrontier)DDP(DeliveredDutyPaid)DDU(DeliveredDutyUnpaid)
GovernmentInfluencesonForeignTradeGovernmentcontrolsontheflowofinternationaltradeCustomsordutiesImportquotasHealthinspectionsSafetystandardsCurrencyoutflowPoliticalormilitaryreasonsPortchoiceNon-tradereasons
Government’sRoleinInternationalTransportInternationalcarriageisanexporttothenationoperatingthecarrier-affectsbalanceofpaymentsInternationalfleetsandairlinesmaybesubsidizedLargenationsmustprotecttheirflagcarriers’interests
InternationalTradeandSupplyChainSpecialistsInternationalFreightForwardersAdvisingonacceptanceoflettersofcreditBookingspaceoncarriersPreparinganexportdeclarationPreparinganairwaybillorbillofladingObtainingconsulardocumentsArrangingforInsurancePreparingandsendingshippingnoticesanddocumentsServingasgeneralconsultantonexportmatters
InternationalTradeandSupplyChainSpecialistsNonvessel-operatingcommoncarrier(NVOCC)CustomshousebrokersExportmanagementcompanyExporttradingcompanyShippersassociationsShippingconferencesExportpackers
Figure12-4:AForwarder’sExportQuotationSheetShowingFactorstoIncludeWhenDeterminingaPriceQuote
Figure12-9:APackageMarkedforExport
LogisticsChannelsinInternationalDistributionLandwardmovetotheportorairportinexportingcountryInternationalairInternationaloceanshippingLandwardleginimportingcountry
MovementtoPortorAirportToadjacentcountries,moveissimilartodomestic,withmorepaperworkToportsUsecontainerizationLandbridgeoperationsToairportsCharteredaircraftScheduledaircarriersIntegratedaircarriersInternationalAirTransportAssociation(IATA)
Figure12-12:LargeContainersUsedbyInternationalAirlines
OceanShippingTypesofOceanCargoPetroleumDry-bulkcargoes-grain,ores,sulfur,sugar,scrapiron,coal,lumber,logsinvesselloadsContainersShippingconferencesandalliancespoolresourcesandextendmarketcoverage
OceanShippingTypesofVesselsContainershipsLighteraboardship(LASH)vesselsRollOn-RollOff(RO-RO)vesselsTankersParcelTankersTrampsSpecializedvessels
Figure12-17:ARO-ROVesselinJacksonville,Florida
SurfaceTransportinImportingCountriesFewforeignnationshaveaswidearangeofmodesasintheUnitedStatesTransportationnationalizationishigherinmostcountriesotherthantheUnitedStatesShipownersarebecominginvolvedinlandtransportShortseashippingalongcoastsRailgaugesvaryaroundtheworld
InternationalTradeInventoriesMayvaryinsmallwaysfromcountrytocountry—productsmaybetailoredtofitLessisneeded(thaninU.S.)toserveanyonecountryReturnitemsareimpossibletoaccommodateImportandexportquotasaffectvalueofinventoriesCurrencyandlanguagedifferences
CHAPTER13LogisticsSystemsControls
SystemsControls
LearningObjectivesTounderstandtheuseofaccountingtechniquesforlogisticssystemcontrolToexaminetheworkerproductivityissue
LearningObjectivesTodiscussproblemsandsolutionsinvolvedinaproductrecallTolearnhowtoreducepilferage,organizedtheft,andvulnerabilitytoterroristactivity
LogisticsSystemsControlsKeyTermsBatchnumberBuildingsecurityComputersecurityDocumentsecurityKeyTermsPilferageProductrecallShort-intervalscheduling
LogisticsSystemsControlsKeyTermsSystemsecurityVehiclesecurityKeyTermsWarehouseworkrulesWorkerproductivity
Figure13-1:DeviceinaKenworthTruckforReadingandMatchingFingerprints
FinancialandAccountingControlsAccountantswouldliketoreduceinventoryfloatAccurateinventoryrecordsareessentialLogisticscostsshouldbeaccuratelyrecordedandusedasmeasuresofcontrol
Figure13-2:AnIntegratedFinancialAccountingSystem
WorkerProductivityWarehousinglaborGoaltoachievelowestcostpervolumeofoutputScheduleworkinadvanceWorkersshouldworktoagoalforthedayShort-intervalschedulingWorkerproductivityWarehouseworkrules
Figure13-5a:SampleWarehouseWorkRules
Figure13-5b:SampleWarehouseWorkRules(continued)
WorkerProductivityTransportationlaborTruckdriversdon’thaveimmediatesupervisionTheyareincontactwithcustomersTheirtruckscanbeseenbythousandsofmotoristsMayfallbehindscheduleduetoexternalfactorsMayuseatachographtorecordtruckdrivers’drivingperformanceMayuseglobalpositioning,photos,orvideos
Figure13-4:EmployeesHaveVaryingDegreesofSkills
ProductRecallsProductrecalloccurswhenahazardordefectisdiscoveredinanitemthatisalreadyindistributionReversalintheoutwardflowofgoodsisneededOncerecallisinprocess,newgoodsmustbeshippedtotaketheplaceofdefectiveonesRecallchannelsmaybedifferentthandistributionchannels
FederalAgenciesInvolvedwithRecallsFoodandDrugAdministrationConsumerProductSafetyCommissionNationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministrationTheFoodSafetyandInspectionServiceoftheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture
ProductRecallsPublicity,Liability,andFireDrillsBatchnumbers
ControllingReturnedandSalvagedGoodsPilferageandTheftBuildingsecurityVehiclesecurityComputersecurityDocumentsecurityProductidentificationnumbersecuritySystemsecurity
Figure13-9:HowtoPlanaThief-ResistantWarehouse
Figure13-11:ScreenInsidetheCabAllowsDrivertoSeeAroundTruck
AdditionalControlsEnergy-savingcontrolsHazardousmaterialshandlingMaintainingchannelandsupplychainintegrityProtectionagainstterrorism
CHAPTER14OrganizingandAnalyzingLogisticsSystems
LearningObjectivesToexaminetheproblemsandopportunitiesinvolvedinsystemsanalysisTorelatetheimportanceofindustrystandardstosystemsanalysisTodiscussthestepsinvolvedinredesigningalogisticssystemToexamineanumberoforganizationalalternatives
LearningObjectivesTodescribeanumberoftechniquesforachievinglogisticscoordinationandintegrationTodistinguishbetweencentralizedanddecentralizedlogisticsorganizationsTodistinguishbetweenlogisticswithinthefirmandoutsourcinglogisticsactivities
LogisticsSystems:Analysis,Design,andIntegrationKeyTermsBenchmarkingChannelsauditCompetitionauditCustomerauditdirectproductprofitability(DPP)analysisKeyTermsEnvironmentalsensitivityauditExistingfacilitiesauditIntegratedserviceproviders
LogisticsSystems:Analysis,Design,andIntegrationKeyTermsLinking-pinorganizationMatrixmanagementProductauditSimulationSystemconstraintsKeyTermsSystemsanalysisThird-party,orcontract,logisticsUnifieddepartmentorganizationVendoraudit
WhatIsSystemsAnalysis?Systemsanalysisreferstotheorderlyandplannedobservationofoneormoresegmentsinthelogisticsnetworkorsupplychaintodeterminehowwelleachsegmentfunctions
GeneralQuestionsWhydoweperformeachtask?Whatvalueisaddedbyit?Whyarethetasksperformedintheordertheyare?Canwealterthesequenceoftheprocessingstepstoincreaseefficiency?Whyarethetasksperformedbyaparticulargrouporindividual?Couldothersperformthistask?Isthereabetterwayforthesystemtooperate?
ProblemsinSystemsAnalysisMultiplebusinessfunctionsareimpactedTherearetrade-offsamongconflictingobjectivesLogisticssystemimpactsaredifficulttopreciselyevaluateTherearebusinessissuesuniquetoeachlogisticssystemQuantitativeanalysisisessentialforintelligentdecisions
Figure14-1:AScoringChecklistUsedtoDetermineLogisticsPlanningorStrategyStudy
PartialSystemsAnalysisCustomerprofitabilityanalysisWarehousingproductivityanalysisTransportationcostanalysisConsolidationanalysisDirectproductprofitabilityanalysisBenchmarkingIndustrystandardsanalysis
LogisticsSystemDesignEstablishingobjectivesandconstraintsQualityprogramsWorld-classlogisticsprogramsSystemconstraintsOrganizationofthestudyteamDatacollection
LogisticsSystemDesign(continued)ProductauditExistingfacilitiesauditVendorauditCustomerauditChannelsauditCompetitionauditEnvironmentalsensitivityaudit
Figure14-7:FlexibilityMakesItEasiertoWorkTogether
LogisticsSystemDesign(continued)AnalysisofthedataSimulationDesignimplementation
Figure14-8:SchematicDrawingofAutomatedSortingSystem
SystemsIntegration:LogisticswithintheFirmDispersionoflogisticsactivitiesAchievingcoordinationThestatusquoThelinking-pinconceptLinking-pinorganizationAunifieddepartmentUnifieddepartmentorganizationCentralizedversusdecentralizedMatrixmanagement
Figure14-9:BectonDickinson’sWorldwideSources
SystemsIntegration:LogisticsActivitiesOutsidetheFirmThird-party,orcontract,logisticsIntegratedserviceprovidersMonitoringthird-partyperformance'