chapter 2 Flashcards

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aims to treat the many different elements that come under the broad category of distribution and logistics as one single integrated system.

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TOTAL LOGISTICS CONCEPTS (TLC)

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is a situation that involves losing one quality or aspect of something in return for gaining another quality or aspect.

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Trade off

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FOUR DIFFERENT LEVELS OF TRADE-OFF:

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  1. Within distribution components
  2. Between distribution components
  3. Between company functions
  4. Between the company and external organization
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4
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those trade-offs that occur within single functions.

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within distribution components

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5
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those trade-offs between the different elements in distribution.

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Between distribution components

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6
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there are a number of areas of
interface between company functions where trade-offs can be made.

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Between company functions

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7
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where a trade-off may be beneficial for two companies that are associated with each other.

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Between the company and external organization

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8
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a set of procedures for translating broad strategic goals and plans into specific goals and plans that are relevant to a distinct portion of the organization, such as a functional area like marketing.

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Tactical

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9
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focus on the major actions a unit must take to fulfil its part of the strategic plan

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Tactical plans

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10
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the process of identifying the specific procedures and processes required at lower levels of the organization.

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Operational

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we have been describing is a hierarchical one, with top-level strategies flowing down through the levels of the organization into more specific goals and plans and an ever-more-limited timetable.

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planning model

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12
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is about ensuring that the operation is set up to run properly

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Planning

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13
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is about managing the operation in the right way

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Control

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14
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is a technique of allocating all of the appropriate costs and allowances to a given product.

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Direct product profitability (DPP)

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15
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are systems have been developed as sophisticated, computerized planning tools that aim to make the necessary materials or inventory available when needed

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Materials requirements planning (MRP) and distribution requirements planning (DRP)

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16
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is a system for calculating the materials and components needed to manufacture a product.

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Material requirements planning (MRP)

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is an integrated information system used by businesses.

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Manufacturing resource planning( MRP II)

18
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a set of procedures for making decisions about the organization’s long-term goals and strategies.

19
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5 phases of supply chain management

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planning
sourcing
manufacturing
delivery
returns