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(2008, 14 900 words)
The dissertation examines whether in today's climate of increasing fuel prices and a growing concern about the environment, logistics managers should be looking at switching to renewable fuels, especially biofuel, as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Primary research is conducted using interviews with oil producers and students; a literature review is presented as a source of secondary data analysis. Conclusions are made about the impact of renewables on logistics.
(2008, 3000 words)
The paper examines the issues of supply chain management (SCM) in Bruynzeel Keuchens (BK) planning to extend their operations to construction and retail market segments. Characteristics of these segments are outlined; the reorganisation of BK manufacturing process is described; the prerequisites of trust-based relationships between buyers and suppliers are discussed with regard to BK relations with their supply chain partners.
(2008, 2700 words)
The paper addresses the problems of supply chain in a UK cars manufacturing company analysing their position along the lines of the Porter's Five Forces model and 7S McKinsey model. Automotive supply chain is described showing the benefits of introducing new RFID (radio frequency identification) technology and advising on its step-by step implementation.
(2008, 1700 words)
The paper examines the supply chain of Apple Inc providing general information about the company, reviewing theoretical underpinnings of supply chain management (SCM) and applying them to Apple's information flow, material flow, Just in Time (JIT) features, relationship marketing, customer value, outsourcing, etc.
(2007, 3300 words)
This paper examines the supply chain management (SCM) process at Toyota Motor Company providing an overview of the company, setting out the background to the company's success, and focusing on Toyota's innovative practices. Literature is reviewed on the theory of business functions and SCM process applying it to the case study of Toyota.
(2007, 1700 words)
The paper examines the issues of passenger transport (PT), freight transport (FT) and global transport (GT) providing information on the UK railway system and the existing problems, stating the difference between passenger and freight transport, reviewing the recent development of the FT network, describing the inadequacies of the GT infrastructure, and suggesting solutions to the problems.
(2007, 4000 words)
The paper examines the organisation of supply chain management of Meditech Surgical, an important player in endoscopic surgical instrument market, conducting strategic, operational, structural and new product introduction analyses. The report uses audited data regarding the company's operations from the case study presented.
(2007, 3900 words)
The paper looks at the importance of Supply Chain Management (SCM) in the context of contemporary operations management. Definitions of SCM are considered bringing out the lack of clarity in understanding the phenomenon of SCM, and arguing that this is the reason why many authors and practitioners underrate the importance of SCM. The drivers for changing the image of SCM are discussed; conclusions are made about the future development of SCM and the benefits of SCM for today's business.
(2007, 3600 words)
The paper discusses advantages and disadvantages of supply chain management (SCM) in contemporary operations management. It defines SCM, looks at the structure of SCM and discusses the flows in the supply chain. The tiers of supplier's model and the evolution of supply chain integration are highlighted. Key supply chain systems, such as global supply chain systems and Radio Frequency Identification, are examined.
(2007, 3000 words)
The paper reports on Brecon Carreg (BC), a bottled water manufacturer in the UK, analyzing their logistics strategy and discussing the relevance of the models of SWOT, PEST, resource based analysis, portfolio analysis and industry analysis in relation to logistics. Strategic approaches to supply chain management, change management and logistic performance are reviewed evaluating BC strategy; scenarios and implications of the process strategy, market strategy and channel strategy are discussed.
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