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P1
Supply Chain Definition:
Definition:
Supply Chain Management is primarily concerned with the efficient
integration of suppliers, factories, warehouses and stores so that
merchandise is produced and distributed in the right quantities, to the
right locations and at the right time, and so as to minimize total system
cost subject to satisfying customer service requirements.
Price
Distributor
Wholesaler
Jobber Facilitating
Agent
Retailer
P3
Describe different job roles found in the logistics workplace
Supply chain management offers a wide variety of job options for entry-level managers
and beyond.
Gross Salaries (AED per month)
Sn
o
Role
1 Supply Chain
Director
Supply Chain
2 Manager
Demand/Supply
3 Planner
0-3 years'
experience
30,000 - 39,000
Demand/Supply
4 Planning Manager
Materials
5 Engineer
Materials
6 Manager
Procurement
7 Director
Procurement
8 Manager
Category
9 Manager
Buyer
10
General Manager
11
Operations
12 Manager
Logistics Manager
13
Warehouse
14 Supervisor
Warehouse
15 Manager
Senior Contracts
16 Engineer
Contracts
17 Manager
22,000 - 28,000
Job Desc
9+ years'
experienc
e
68,000 96,000
48,000 56,500
*
3-5 years'
experience
35,000 54,000
25,000 37,000
15,000 21,000
6-8 years'
experience
52,000 68,000
39,000 47,000
18,000 23,000
19,000 - 24,000
25,000 31,000
28,000 32,000
30,000 35,000
6,000 - 9,000
10,000 16,000
18,000 26,000
44,000 57,000
32,000 45,000
22,000 30,000
15,000 21,000
37,500 47,500
25,000 35,000
22,000 27,000
12,000 15,000
19,000 24,000
20,000 31,500
12,000 18,000
25,000 35,000
55,000 75,000
40,000 52,000
27,000 35,000
20,000 26,000
45,000 56,500
38,000 45,000
25,000 35,000
14,000 17,000
25,000 32,000
32,000 38,000
17,00019,000
*
26,000 35,000
36,000 48,000
21,000 - 32,500
8,000 - 16,000
14,000 - 20,000
30,000 - 42,000
22,000 - 35,000
19,000 - 24,000
6,000 - 12,000
30,000 - 42,000
18,000 - 28,000
16,000 - 22,000
6,000 - 10,000
14,000 - 18,000
14,000 - 19,000
75,000 95,000
48,000 65,000
*
*
58,000 80,000
40,000 57,500
32,000 42,000
*
27,000 40,000
*
45,000 55,000
Bid Manager
16,000 - 21,000
Trade Compliance
19 Manager
15,000 - 23,000
18
P4
22,000 32,500
21,500 32,000
25,000 35,000
24,000 34,500
38,000 52,500
35,000 50,000
The purpose of supply chains is to add value to production and distribution. Depending
upon the markets and the value chains they are servicing, supply chains can be
differentiated according to criteria such as costs, time reliability and risk.
Efficient logistics contributes to added-value in four major interrelated ways:
Production costs.
This will add value if the company improves efficiency of manufacturing with
appropriate shipment size, packaging and inventory levels. In this way logistics
contributes to the reduction of production costs by streamlining the supply
chain.
Location.
Logistics adds value by taking better advantage of various locations, implying
access to expanded markets (more customers) and lower distribution costs.
Time.
This adds value from having goods and services available when required along
the supply chain (e.g. lower lead times) with better inventory and transportation
management.
Control.
This adds value from controlling most of the stages along the supply chain,
from production to distribution. By better synchronizing cycles and lead times,
logistics enables better marketing and demand response
Logistics costs.
Considers the full costs to make products available to the final consumer namely
transport,
warehousing and transshipment.
Costs are therefore a standard criteria where the cheapest routing option is
sought, as long as the cost structure remains stable as supply chains are
unlikely to be modified if a cost advantage is only temporary.
Transit time.
A factor that is increasingly being considered since it strongly influence
inventory carrying costs and inventory cycle time in supply chain management.
So, for cargo that has a higher value (electronics) or is perishable (food) the
routing option that is the fastest and/or shortest will be preferred.
Reliability.
Relates to a factor that is mitigated by contemporary supply chain management
practices. For several supply chains, time can be a secondary factor as long as
shipments arrive at the distribution center within an expected time frame. If
shipments are regular and that this reliability remains consistent, it is possible to
organize supply chains accordingly by having more inventory in transit.
Automobile dealership:
Automobile dealerships most
commonly offer value-added
products and services in the forms
of extended warranties and service
contracts, or custom-made
accessory parts or engine
enhancements.
Furniture stores.
To increase sales revenues and
create relationships with
customers to encourage repeat
business, furniture stores offer
additional services such as
interior decorating, Free
Delivery etc.
M1
Following the above report also analyze the effects of adding value on job roles of e.g. Supervisor,
Operator, Technician or administrator.
P5
Definition
P6 & M2
In the report from above consider a logistics company of your choice and examine:
How supply chain relate these technologies to enable the activities within the choice of your
organization.
RSA Logistics:
RSA takes pride in being a one-stop shop that delivers integrated solutions
to its clients. The company currently owns and operates a multitude of
assets that cater to a variety of industries. Ranging from temperature
controlled facilities, chemicals, automotive and project logistics among
others.
Four Technologies Practiced by RSA Logistics are:
WM 4000 by Infor: Warehouse Management System
Infor WMS is a world class warehouse management system that enables
distribution management to control merchandise throughout the
warehouse. By instating Infor RSA, as a 3rd Party Logistics Company,
gained an edge that separates them from competition. This user friendly
system features graphical user interface (GUI), powerful query
capabilities, multiple data views, built-in security, fully integrated RF Task
Management, graphical label design, internet accessibility and more. The
product excels at high-performance receiving, putaway, replenishment,
allocation, picking, shipping and labor management. The system also
allows for connectivity to the most popular ERP, transportation solutions,
and call centres
and related equipment such as Cranes & Fork Lift Trucks and have the
capacity to place as many trailers at a time should that be required.
Raw Materials
Global freight management
Consolidation
Warehousing and storage
Inventory/materials management
Tracking system
Production & Finished Goods
Testing
Sample preparation
Batching / Sequencing
Quality control
Warehousing and storage
Inventory management
Value-added Services
Promotional packaging
Labelling
Ink-jet printing
Component assembly
Order Processing
Receipt and consolidation of purchase orders
Inspection
Distribution
Transport management
Multi-modal transportation
International freight forwarding
Import and export control
Tracking system