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5. Inventory Management
6. Transportation: Backbone of Logistics 7. Logistics Packaging 8. Logistics Information System 9. Global Logistics & Outsourcing
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Contents
Warehousing- A logistical Challenge Warehousing Practices Functions & Benefits of Warehousing
Economic Benefits ,Service Benefits Case of Wal-Mart- The King of Store Logistics
Designing a Warehouse System Warehousing Strategy Warehouse Decision Model Warehouse Performance Parameters Case Study: Snowman Frozen Food Ltd.-Providing OneStop Logistics Solution in Cold Distribution
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Introduction: Warehousing
Modern warehousing is in the process of an evolutionary change from emphasis on storage to emphasis on flow through, from inventories at rest to inventories at motion.
In a logistical system the role of warehouse is that of a switching facility rather than a storage facility.
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Introduction: Warehousing
Because of the value of strategic storage was not well understood, warehouses were often considered necessary evils that added cost to the distribution process.
- Donald J. Bowersox
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Introduction: Warehousing
Warehousing is the major component of physical distribution.
Warehousing management has two distinct and equally important parts: 1. The physical job of creating and running the network of storage points. 2. The managerial task of controlling inventory levels without sacrificing service level.
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Warehousing Practices
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Case Study
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Analysis Questions
Snowman Frozen Food Ltd.-Providing One-Stop Logistics Solution in Cold Distribution
1. What logistics services are offered by Snowman to its clients? 2. Discuss the various issues in managing a cold chain logistics. 3. How the cost-effectiveness and system efficiency can be achieved in cold chain?
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