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Supply Chain and Logistics
S/OM/89. An evaluation of supply chain management: case study Dell and Toyota
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- 3000
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- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper discusses supply chain management (SCM) and uses Toyota and Dell as a case study, and begins by providing information on the benefits and problems of supply chains. The way in which international supply chains can bring benefits, risks and threats is examined, as well as quality management in SCM. The way in which marketing can improve supply chains is discussed along with the contribution that operation strategies provide for supply chain planning.
KEYWORDS: Supply chain management, Toyota, Dell, SCM, international supply chains, quality management, operation strategy,
C/OM/393. Dissertation. An evaluation of green supply-chain management (GSCM)
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- 14350
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- 2012
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- 149.99 GBP
This dissertation focuses on supply chain management (SCM) and in particular green supply-chain management (GSCM). The study begins by introducing the concept of the triple bottom line, as well as discussing the background to SCM. The review of literature examines a very large range of topics in detail, some of which include the significance of green designs, green supply chains, eco-designs, and waste management. The methodology is then assessed, which looks at the philosophy, strategy, limitations, and ethical considerations of the study. The study then outlines the findings from the research, and examines the results to produce recommendations.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, supply chain sustainability, SCM, green supply-chain management, green designs, GSCM, eco-designs, waste management,
C/B/4367. Issues of service quality and SCM in Cardiff Rose hotel
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- 2450
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- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the market position of the fictitious hotel Cardiff Rose currently faced with a decline in the hotel bookings. The issues of service quality and supply chain management (SCM) in Cardiff Rose are addressed, the company’s competitive position within the industry is evaluated. Recommendations are suggested about the ways to improve service quality and SCM through lean thinking, innovation, etc. Porter’s Five Forces analysis is conducted of the hotel’s external environment.
KEYWORDS: service quality, supply chain management, SCM, Cardiff Rose hotel, Porter’s Five Forces,
C/OM/392. Modular Consortium Model of Volkswagen's Supply Chain
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- 3050
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper looks at the innovative supply-chain solution Modular Consortium Model (MCM) introduced by Volkswagen (VW) automobile manufacturers in Brazil. The company’s organisational strategy is described, competitive environment of VW is analysed using Porter’s Five Forces model, technology used in VW supply-chain processes is examined, the challenges and future perspectives of MCM are defined.
KEYWORDS: Modular Consortium Model, MCM, Volkswagen, VW, Supply Chain, Porter’s Five Forces,
C/B/4291. Collaborations and partnerships within the supply chain industry
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- 2300
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines the importance of collaborations and partnerships within the supply chain industry. The advantages and disadvantages of partnership sourcing are detailed, and the paper then examines partnership sourcing and international business. The implications that partnership sourcing can have on strategic and operational roles are evaluated before conclusions are made.
KEYWORDS: Collaboration, partnership, supply chain, partnership sourcing, international business!,
C/OM/389. Supply Chain Design for Paysland's Wind Power Project
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- 2150
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses supply chain challenges associated with the transportation and installation of windmills reporting on the delivery of wind turbines from their manufacturing site overseas to a fictitious country of Paysland by the company called Payspower. Approaches to the supply chain design are suggested examining the project from the perspective of its suppliers, supporters, over-sea partners, etc.
KEYWORDS: Supply Chain, Payspower, Paysland, Wind Power,
C/OM/388. Capabilities of reverse logistics in terms of its antecedents
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- 2800
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the importance of reverse logistics (RL) for retailers demonstrating how RL capabilities can provide cost savings for companies. Literature is reviewed on the concept of RL, RL capabilities, and RL antecedents. Relationships between RL antecedents are examined using primary research via questionnaires to establish the relationship between customer orientation, customer opportunism, resource commitments, contractual agreements, and RL cost savings.
KEYWORDS: reverse logistics, antecedents, cost savings,
C/OM/386. Supply chain management and logistics: theory and practices
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- 1050
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper touches on the theory and practice of supply chain management (SCM) and logistics reviewing the current SCM methods used by Marks and Spencer (M&S), explaining the concepts of Just-in-time(JIT) and Total Quality Management (TQM), and reviewing the logistics of SCM used by different modes of transport.
KEYWORDS: Supply chain management, SCM, logistics, M&S, Marks and Spencer, TQM, JIT, transport modes,
C/OM/383. Innovative supply chain of Gucci Group
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- 3900
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
The paper examines the challenges of supply chain management (SCM) within the fashion and luxury industry presenting a study of Gucci Group SCM with regard to collection preparation, sales campaign management, production planning, etc. The levels of the supply network are identified, Gucci’s innovative supply chain methodologies are examined.
KEYWORDS: Innovative, supply chain, SCM, Gucci Group, fashion industry,
C/OM/380. Supply chain management: theory and case studies of Tesco and Dell
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- 2850
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper reviews the theory of supply chain management (SCM) discussing it in the context of business globalisation, explaining the nature of the lean and ‘Just in Time’ (JIT) approaches to SCM, outlining recent trends in supply chains, and offering a case study of SCM in Tesco and in Dell. Conclusions are made about the benefits of the effective SCM, recommendations are suggested about the ways to gain competitive advantage through SCM.
KEYWORDS: Supply chain management, SCM, Tesco, Dell,
C/OM/378. An identification of the influences on logistical processes at Tate and Lyle
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- 2450
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines the Tate and Lyle, a sugar refinery company, and also discusses the Silvertown Refinery, the location at which they refine their sugar. The paper begins by detailing the key logistical processes at Tate and Lyle, and aims to detail the factors that influence them. These processes in relation to supply chain management are discussed before conclusions are made.
KEYWORDS: Tate and Lyle, sugar, sugar refinery, Silvertown Refinery, logistical processes, supply chain management,
C/B/4198. Collaborations and partnerships within the supply chain industry
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- 2300
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines the importance of collaborations and partnerships within the supply chain industry. The advantages and disadvantages of partnership sourcing are detailed, and the paper then examines partnership sourcing and international business. The implications that partnership sourcing can have on strategic and operational roles are evaluated before conclusions are made.
KEYWORDS: Collaboration, partnership, supply chain, partnership sourcing, international business!,
C/E/787. An examination of the effects of the economic downturn on Dajun Limited
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- 4350
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 49.99 GBP
This paper examines Dajun Limited, a manufacturing and distribution business. The challenges that they faced as a result of the economic downturn are discussed, and these issues are examined in reference to manufacturing and logistical perspectives. The paper then discusses business restructuring, and then suggests changes for the future of their logistics and manufacturing departments.
KEYWORDS: Dajun Limited, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, economic downturn!,
C/OM/371. The application of supply chain strategies at a sandwich company
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- 1600
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines the application of supply chain strategies in regards to push and pull management. The paper focuses on a chicken sandwich making company, and begins by identifying the problems that they face. The current supply chain system is illustrated and explained, and the paper then suggests improvement strategies. Before conclusions are made, the paper examines the integrated business framework.
KEYWORDS: Supply chain strategies, push management, pull management, chicken sandwich making company, supply chain system,
C/OM/363. Dissertation. Relationship between Buyer and Supplier in Fast Moving Consumer Goods Industry of India, Hungary and UK
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- 10500
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 109.99 GBP
The dissertation looks at the relationships between buyers and suppliers in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry across different countries comparing FMCG buyer/supplier frameworks in India, Hungary and the UK. Literature is reviewed on the structure and background of the FMCG industry, supply chain theory, the nature of buyer/supplier relationships, etc. The methodology of the dissertation is based on secondary research. Conclusions are made about the correlation between the level of dependence in buyer/supplier relationships and the economic performance of the supply chain partnership.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, buyer/supplier relationship, Fast Moving Consumer Goods, FMCG, India, Hungary, UK,
C/OM/360. An examination of outsourcing and supply chain management
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- 1300
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines the concept of “outsourcing” in relation to supply management. The paper presents the background to outsourcing, and outlines the influences of outsourcing. Value chain integration is discussed before conclusions are made.
KEYWORDS: Outsourcing, supply chain management, value chain integration,
C/OM/358. An examination of supply chain management, lean and agile manufacturing
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- 4150
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 49.99 GBP
This paper is split into four sections and focuses on lean and agile manufacturing in relation to supply chain management. The first section details challenges in the economic environment, namely manufacturing and business enterprise challenges. The second section looks at the way in which manufacturing and strategic supply chain management has been modified, whilst the third section provides recommendations for business restructuring. The final section looks at competitive sustainability and agility.
KEYWORDS: Lean manufacturing, agile manufacturing, supply chain management, business enterprise, business restructuring,
C/OM/357. Presentation. Supply chain management at Amazon
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- 8 slides
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 9.99 GBP
This presentation is based on supply chain management at Amazon, and begins by providing information on the concept. This is followed by an identification of the actual supply chain problem at Amazon, an evaluation of their competitors and a discussion of the possible solutions to their problem. The current situation at Amazon is discussed, and the presentation concludes with a description of the negative and positive aspects of their situation.
KEYWORDS: Presentation, supply chain management, Amazon!,
C/OM/353. An examination of supply chain management at M&S
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- 3200
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 39.99 GBP
This paper examines supply chain management at M&S, and answers the following questions. What problems / issues were there with the old M&S distribution system? Given that M&S had an image problem, what changes did M&S make to its clothing business? What are the order Winners and Qualifiers for the different M&S ranges? What are the different logistics performance objectives for the different product groups?
KEYWORDS: Supply chain management, M&S, Marks and Spencer, distribution system, clothing business, logistics,
C/OM/352. Supply chain management at Amazon
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- 1350
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines supply chain management at Amazon, and follows this with a discussion regarding the writers own supply chain. The paper begins by identifying Amazons history, main competitors, their supply chain and their new strategies. The next section of the paper presents the supply chain the writer has designed for a product of their choice. All aspects of the design and supply chain process are discussed.
KEYWORDS: supply chain management, Amazon, supply chain!,
C/OM/351. Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Amazon
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- 1550
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines Logistics and supply chain management at Amazon, an online retailing company. The paper begins by documenting the actual problem at Amazon, as well as providing information regarding the company’s background and competitors. The competitive strategy adopted at Amazon is examined, and the paper assesses each stage in regards to their analytical techniques, strengths and weaknesses. The current supply chain is examined to identify how it puts stress on the company.
KEYWORDS: Logistics, supply chain management, Amazon, online retailing, competitive strategy!,
C/OM/349. Supply chain issues facing Wal-Mart in India
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- 2300
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper addresses the issues of supply chain management (SCM) faced by Wal-Mart in the Indian retail market providing an overview of the company, describing the features of SCM in India, explaining the concept of cross-docking within Wal-Mart’s SCM outside India, examining the barriers to the Indian market entry, and providing strategic recommendations about the ways to organise supply chain within India.
KEYWORDS: Wal-Mart India, supply chain management, SCM, logistics,
C/OM/347. Dissertation. Influence of ICT on supply chain management in organisations: case study of Shanxi Diesel Engine Company
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- 14250
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 149.99 GBP
The dissertation investigates the role of the collaboration between information communication technology (ICT) and supply chain management (SCM) for business success of organisations. Literature is reviewed on the theory of SCM and its growing dependence on ICT, the critical success factors (CSF) behind SCM, etc. A case study is conducted of the SCM of the Chinese heavy industry company Shanxi Diesel Engine using the methods of primary research via interviews. Conclusions are made about the significance of coordination between ICT and SCM strategies.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, ICT and supply chain management, SCM, Shanxi Diesel Engine Company, Chinese industry,
S/OM/84. A critical evaluation of supply chain management. Case study Argos
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- 8350
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 89.99 GBP
This paper examines supply chain management, and uses Argos as a case study. The paper begins by identifying the theoretical frameworks and analytical tools that are relevant to supply chain management, namely Porter’s Value Chain analysis, SWOT analysis, Vernon’s product life cycle model, Porter’s competitive advantage model, the just in time theory, MRP, ERP, and the Kanban system. The paper then examines the European Market before and after 1993, through use of the SWOT analysis. The paper examines the pros and cons of the market segregation, as well as the EU Green Policy regulations, treaties and manufacturing processes. The paper examines the present trends in the supply chain and logistics operations in relation to concepts like RFID, Business Process Management, Simulation Modelling (SM), and Business Intelligence (BI). Argos is then examined, and the paper provides information on their background, volume of sales, market share, organisational hierarchal structure, and management challenges.
KEYWORDS: Supply chain management, Argos, Porter’s Value Chain analysis, SWOT analysis, Vernon’s product life cycle model, Porter’s competitive advantage model, the just in time theory, MRP, ERP, the Kanban system, European Market, EU Green Policy regulations, RFID, Business Process Management, Simulation Modelling, SM, Business Intelligence, BI,
S/OM/83. An examination of the importance of supply chains to the organisation
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- 2600
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines supply chains and answers six questions on the topic. The first question is “explain the benefits of supply chains” whilst the second asks “Discuss the risks in supply chains excluding international supply chains”. “The internationalisation of supply chains brings in benefits but also poses threats and risks, discuss?” is the third question, and the fourth is “How can quality management improve supply chain risks (internal & international)? The next question is “Does marketing have a role in improving supply chains?” and the final question asks “How can operations strategy contribute to supply chain planning and improvement?”
KEYWORDS: supply chains, international supply chains, quality management, marketing, internationalisation, operations strategy,
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