Supply chain management

collaboration also means that cost of shipping is shared with other companies using the same 3pl company, and that results in less empty shipments which also same money on shipping. According John Langley, director of development at Penn State’s Center for Supply Chain…

Question 7 (Viktor): EOQ model The new product line, performance plastics, has to be produced in high volumes. This because the product is 100% the amount that the customer wants. In comparison with the masterbatches, which were only 1% of the volume asked by the customer, this is a significant increase in production capacity. Thus a well defined production planning system is necessary. Nowadays the most important product of performance plastics applies a kanban pull system. This is possible…

and the process repeats itself. This impeded my work productivity at times as I strived to create the highest quality design and this eats up a huge part of my time. It is then I realize that compromises are necessary and I must prioritize. Time management is therefore a problem for me and as of now, I have started setting goals and deadlines for myself on SmartSheet so as to keep me focused on my…

Erie Canal In the early 1800s, Clinton was governor of New York twice. Clinton was a very big supporter for the construction of the Erie Canal. However, his support didn’t matter if it was just him wanting the Canal to become something. The time required to build the canal would be at least 8 years and cost to make it happen would be at least 7 million dollars. A lot of people criticized and made a joke of Clinton for this. Before the Erie Canal, there was basically no east-west trade. When…

based on ex-manufacturer price levels and do not include rebates and discounts (Van Arnum, 2015). Since its inception in 1901, Walgreen’s has become a force to be reckon with within the industry. Today, Walgreens is the second largest pharmacy retail chain in the US, with respect to market cap and sales behind their biggest competitor, CVS , who holds the first position. However, Walgreens is the largest drugstore operator in terms of locations in operation in the US (Bells, 2015). Walgreens…

GPS tracking unit is a device used by person to track the location. This software tracks vehicle location, real-time movement and driver performance and sends out mechanical and service alerts. GPS tracking is extremely useful for police, firefighters, military personnel and large courier businesses. The location data can be stored within the tracking unit and transmitted to a central location data base or internet connected computer, using a GPRS or SMS, radio or satellite modem embedded in the…

The East Coast and the West Coast both take a vital role in keeping our countries store shelves stocked. Each coast does its part but what goes on behind the scenes is what we're gonna talk about. The West Coast normally has busier ports because of its location. If you look at a map the East Coast of Asia is right across the Pacific Ocean from California Coast. Since the majority of products we sell are made in China. So most of shipments will come from Asia. Making the West Coast a prime…

and freight movement in result. Reviewing unscheduled orders to add shipping freight or meet the need of customers also need to be down. Completing the appointment security process also is important for them. They do not use only one system to management their daily operation. They use TME system, SAP system and MARC system. TME sends truckload to create shipment. Atlas sends it to MARC system. They maintain order in MARC system. Also, they create wave number in MARC for truckload and release…

subcontracting its e-commerce sites, the Corporation is now building its platforms (Hansen & Solgaard, 2014). Successful retailer chain organization requires cross-functional incorporation within the well-founded and across the network of firms that comprise the retailers’ chain as well as the finance. Many retailers like Toys "R" Us Inc. Initially focus on retail chain management as a way to improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational disorganizations. While doing this, the…

Identifying an Enduring Sticker Printing A sticker is a type of label. Labels are an imaginary display of a bar code or serial number. Labels indicate product details to a consumer and also informs them about maintenance procedures. Labels also show its environmental, industry or consumer standards, such as UL certification as well as branding information. Applications for labels is to help assemblers certify the integrity of their products and deal with warranty claims is growing very…