8 - Logistics and Distribution Flashcards
What does a supply chain management cover
Planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement
Integrates supply and demand management within and across companies
What are the 6 rights of logistics
Right goods in the
Right quantities in the
Right condition delivered to the
Right place at the
Right time for the
Right cost
What are the major elements of the logistics cycle
Serving customers
Product selection
Quantification
Procurement
Inventory management
Storage and distribution
What are the activities that help drive or support the logistics cycle
Organisation and staffing
Budget
Supervision
Monitoring and evaluation
What are the essential questions for decision making
How long will the current stocks last
Where are our raw materials in the pipeline
When is consumption at its highest
Are supplies slowing smoothly through the pipeline
Are any products about to expire
What are the essential items a manager needs to make logistics deicsions
Current stock levels
Customer requirements
Losses and adjustments
What are the employers duties of a transport manager
Properly qualified and experienced transport manager is appointed
Transport manager has a genuine link to undertaking expressed in a formal contract of employment or contract for services
Sufficient time is allowed in relation to the number of vehicles operated for the proper performance of the duties of the transport manager and that additional assistance is provided when indicated
Decisions and policies made by the transport manager relating to the transport activites are not overridden
What are the employee (Transport manager) duties
Manage audit and review compliance systems to ensure they are effective
Review any shortcomings such as prohibitions and/or annual test failures
Ensure that relevant changes are notified in accordance with operator licence requirements
Keep up to date on relevant changes in standards and legislation
Ensure that drivers comply with working time rules
Ensure drivers are properly trained
Ensure a proper system of vehicle maintenance is in place
Ensure that all required records are made properly and kept for the required period
What 2 relationships does EU regulations permit
Transport manager may be a direct employee of the business
They may provide necessary services as a service provider
What are the transport manager responsibilities
Driver hours and records
Driving licenses
Vehicle maintenance
Overloading
Environmental conditions
O-license conditions
Continuous and effective responsibility
Transport managers working hours
List 5 good vehicle maintenance system components
Daily walk around check by driver before vehicle and trailer are taken out
Regular preventative maintenance inspections
Pre-planning of inspections
Written driver defect-reporting system
Communication between management, driver and workshop staff
What environmental effects of authorised vehicles can be restricted
Noise from movement of vehicles in and out of operating centre
Noise from maintenance work being carried out on vehicles
Noise from loading and unloading of vehicles
Visual impact of parking of the vehicles
Fumes, vibration and dust caused by vehicles
Diesel seepage
Flooding cause by washing off of vehicles
What are the 4 distinct parts of the initial qualification for a new driver
Theory test - multiple choice and hazard perception
Driver CPC case studies test
Driving ability test
Practical demonstration test
What are the points for consideration for a delivery
Knowledge of vehicle routes and delivery points
Legal requirements
Environmental issues
Procedures for non-delivery
Requirement for safe manual handling and action to be taken when difficulties are encountered
Customer specific delivery requirements
Safety requirements of unloading bulk flour
Drivers should carry out a visual check of the area
Drivers should ensure all reversing alarms are switched on before carrying out manoeuvres
Articulated tankers shold be discharged on a level surface
Tankers with rear stabilising legs must have them in the lowered position when discharging
Drivers must follow the sites specific safe system of work
Requirements for gantries and handrails when sampling
Dual responsibility of the customer and supplier are agreed under Pressure System and Transportable Gas Container Regulations
Use of earthing leads and metal detectors when discharging
Tanker on board weighing system
Load cells on customers silos
How many major elements are in the logistics cycle
5
Determining how much product to deliver to a customer would fall within which element of the logistics cycle
Quantification
When determining supply chain costs, logistic managers should consider
Storage, transportation and management costs
What are the three rights of logistics covered by the transport manager
Delivery to the right place at the right rime in the right condition
What can the transport manager use to demonstrate driver compliance to EU working time directive
Tachograph data
How many hours per week would a tansport manager be expected to work is managing a fleet of up to 17 vehicles
20-30 hours per week
Why did the DCPC get introduced
Maintain professionalism within the industry
Improve road safety
How long is the DCPC qualification valid for before retesting is needed
5 years
Whos responsibility is it to ensure the DCPC driver training is up to date
The driver
