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Distribution: inventory and transport, chapter 9 (Transport criterea…
Distribution: inventory and transport, chapter 9
functions of a distribution centre
Storing goods ( the inventory function )
Regrouping goods ( the groupage function )
Transferring goods to another means of transport ( The transshipment function )
Analytical model / heuristic model
Center of gravity model
characteristics of inventory replenishment systems
An avarege demand is used and irregular demand patterns are not taken into account
The system only determine when an order should be placed, not when the goods are actually needed
the systems do not anticipate or warn about fluctuations in demand
Multiplier effect
Dependent demand / independent demand
DRP-I
Rough-cut capacity planning ( RCCP )
Capacity requirements planning ( CRP )
Phases of transport process
Preparation
planning
control
financial processing
management information
Transport management systems ( TMS )
Electronic data interchange ( EDI )
Transport modalities
By rail
By road
over water
through air
through a pipeline
Transport criterea
Speed
accesibility
variability
practicability
delivery frequency
risk
transport costs
consequences for logistics from e- commerce
internet is a fast medium
internet is an interactive medium
businesses conduct business directly with customers
customer provides direct input
deliver quantities are becoming smaller and the lead time gets shorter
links in the supply chain get a different function or disappear