chapter 3 Flashcards
logistics channels and network design (7 cards)
what is the role of logistics strategic planning
Logistics management affords greater visibility into the supply chain. This enables businesses to better control costs, tease out efficiencies, spot supply chain problems, conduct demand planning and gain insights into opportunities
what factors affect the distribution channel
Throughput potential and variability
Operational flexibility
Service level
Geographic coverage
Product or market specialisation
Describe the systems analysis process for the development of a new logistics
strategy.
Define problem and state objectives
Establish cost relationship,
Determine the product flow,
Identify data and information required,
Collect the appropriate data,
Select the alternatives to investigate,
Analyse as necessary, and
Compare and contrast.
Identify the socio-economic environment and the effect is has on the logistics
strategy.
Market characteristics
Product characteristics
Channel characteristics
Competitive characteristics
Business resources
what are the different levels of planning
- strategic.The where we want to be” and how we get there” questions are answered in the
strategic plan. - structural planning
- functional planning
- operational planning
what are the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing
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what is a 4 pl distributor and how do they differ from a 3 pl distributor
a company that manages a client’s entire supply chain, including consulting, designing, and optimizing it
how does it differ.
1) A 4PL organisation is often a separate entity established as a joint venture or long-term contract between a primary client and one or more partners.
2) A 4PL organisation acts as a single interface between the client and multiple logistics service providers.
3) All aspects (ideally) of the client’s supply chain are managed by the 4PL organisation.
4) It is possible for a major third-party logistics provider to form a 4PL organisation within its existing structure.
