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Distribution: inventory and transport. (Transport modalities. (By rail.,…
Distribution: inventory and transport.
Learning goals.
Description of 4 elements of logistics concept.
Calculations using center of gravity model.
Outline inventory related problems
Calculate using DRP-I technique.
Explain DRP-II in full.
Summarize (dis)advantages of different transport modalities.
Describe purpose of TMS system.
Explain principles behind route planning.
List logistics problems faced by back office.
DC functions.
Storing goods (inventory).
Regrouping goods (groupage).
Transferring goods to other means of transport (transshipment).
Establishing DC.
Nature of goods?
where are supply points located.
Where are customers located?
Nature of distribution channel?
Means of transport?
Maximum/minimum quantity of goods.
Service level?
Costs?
Locations for DC.
Local labor market.
Local house market.
Employees wishes in case of transfer.
Local or regional suppliers.
Social/cultural infrastructure.
Local financing/investment premiums.
Natural condition of construction site/availability of existing structures.
Transport infrastructure.
Environmental aspects.
DC resource planning.
Rough-cut capacity planning(RCCP).
Capacity requirements planning(CRP).
Transport management system(TMS).
Preparation.
Planning.
Control.
Financial processing.
Management information.
Transport modalities.
By rail.
By road.
Over water.
Trough the air.
Through a pipeline.
Speed.
Accessibility.
Variability.
Practicability.
Delivery frequency.
Risk.
Transport costs.
Route planning.
Customer demands are met.
Capacity/speed limit not exceeded.
Total time that transport is on the way isn't exceeded.
Delivery takes place at a time where customer is present.
Minimize total distance.
Minimize transport costs.
Minimize time needed.