QUESTIONS
1. How does uncertainty affect the overall logistical performance cycle? Provide an example.
Uncertainty affects the overall supply chain processes by introducing variances into the operation. These variances and unpredictability make it difficult to be able to forecast when new inventory may be arriving and induces turbulence into he rest of the planning cycle all the way down the chain.
One example of how uncertainty affects logistics is if we were a receiver and factory scheduler. If we were expecting a pallet of raw materials that we were waiting on for production and we did not know what time the delivery was supposed to be at, we may not have the proper amount of man power to off load the awaited delivery, likewise, we …show more content…
Describe the key elements of the supply chain, and explain why the role of each is essential to the efficiency of modern day logistics operations.
i) Demand Management: This is essential because now the companies focus on meeting the needs of the customer instead of producing just to produce. By following these steps the supply quality increases. ii) Communication: Effective communication keeps the supply chain efficient because all the departments involved know exactly what is going on and if there is any issue you raise the flag and work together as a team to resolve it iii) Integration: Integration helps by keeping low inventory costs and keeping the products on a minimal time on inventory. This is done by setting up a system that everyone can access and review, instead of just sending products to the warehouse where they are not needed for at least 1 or 2 months. iv) Collaboration: Collaboration creates stronger relationships with the team members improving the teamwork and increasing business.
3. Explain manufacturing and geographic postponement, and include examples and …show more content…
Describe the movement of materials, products, services, and information through a supply chain.
A Supply Chain is responsible for the movement of materials, this includes moving from suppliers, operations, and then delivering to the final customer. Other activities involve are: procurement, transportation, receiving materials from carriers, warehousing, stock control, pick and pack, material handling, distribution, returns, waste disposal and communication with carriers. Usually there is a logistics manager or a warehouse manager who will delegate these tasks to supervisors or workers and he will control the operation reporting to the general manager.
5. Evaluate the benefits of integrative logistics to a firm, and explain how the focus shift from a functional orientation to a process orientated operation benefits a firm.
With the use of integrated logistics a company is able to unify all of their logistical procedures and consolidate them under one umbrella operation system; Simplifying the user interface, eliminating unnecessary steps, and allowing the customer to achieve much faster results within the use of the software and systems. This all equates to a multitude of benefits. Some include more efficient operations, avoids duplicated efforts, reduces waste of resources, better information, increase the speed of movement, easier planning and also reduces uncertainty to name a
1. How does uncertainty affect the overall logistical performance cycle? Provide an example.
Uncertainty affects the overall supply chain processes by introducing variances into the operation. These variances and unpredictability make it difficult to be able to forecast when new inventory may be arriving and induces turbulence into he rest of the planning cycle all the way down the chain.
One example of how uncertainty affects logistics is if we were a receiver and factory scheduler. If we were expecting a pallet of raw materials that we were waiting on for production and we did not know what time the delivery was supposed to be at, we may not have the proper amount of man power to off load the awaited delivery, likewise, we …show more content…
Describe the key elements of the supply chain, and explain why the role of each is essential to the efficiency of modern day logistics operations.
i) Demand Management: This is essential because now the companies focus on meeting the needs of the customer instead of producing just to produce. By following these steps the supply quality increases. ii) Communication: Effective communication keeps the supply chain efficient because all the departments involved know exactly what is going on and if there is any issue you raise the flag and work together as a team to resolve it iii) Integration: Integration helps by keeping low inventory costs and keeping the products on a minimal time on inventory. This is done by setting up a system that everyone can access and review, instead of just sending products to the warehouse where they are not needed for at least 1 or 2 months. iv) Collaboration: Collaboration creates stronger relationships with the team members improving the teamwork and increasing business.
3. Explain manufacturing and geographic postponement, and include examples and …show more content…
Describe the movement of materials, products, services, and information through a supply chain.
A Supply Chain is responsible for the movement of materials, this includes moving from suppliers, operations, and then delivering to the final customer. Other activities involve are: procurement, transportation, receiving materials from carriers, warehousing, stock control, pick and pack, material handling, distribution, returns, waste disposal and communication with carriers. Usually there is a logistics manager or a warehouse manager who will delegate these tasks to supervisors or workers and he will control the operation reporting to the general manager.
5. Evaluate the benefits of integrative logistics to a firm, and explain how the focus shift from a functional orientation to a process orientated operation benefits a firm.
With the use of integrated logistics a company is able to unify all of their logistical procedures and consolidate them under one umbrella operation system; Simplifying the user interface, eliminating unnecessary steps, and allowing the customer to achieve much faster results within the use of the software and systems. This all equates to a multitude of benefits. Some include more efficient operations, avoids duplicated efforts, reduces waste of resources, better information, increase the speed of movement, easier planning and also reduces uncertainty to name a