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Topic of the week : Supply Chain Management: Opportunities & Challenges Go to Topic

Supply chain management process which has planning, implementing, and...

Has Supply Chain Management, as a profession really evolved in India ?

Yes

what is neccessery costumer satisfaction or company profit only in current competition senerio.

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See Mr. Pareek, make customer fool and get profit is the old thing or strategy now a days. Today u hav big competition to be in the buisiness, so only customer satisfaction can make ur company profitable.

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Supply chain optimization Vs simulation

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	Argument added by Kumar Saurabh Singh, PMP, CPIM, North America Leadership Development Program, Steelcase Inc \| Topic: Managing Transport Costs in the Supply Chain amid Increasing Fuel Prices \| 7 months ago
	Though I am voting for simulation here, I believe this comparison is akin to comparing apples with oranges. Simulation is strategizing whereas optimization is planning. I have seen these two terms being used interchangeably but I believe simulation is...

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pls confirm if any one having the logistics jobs in his company

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	Referred by Amit Kumar, FUTURE SUPPLY CHAINS SOLUTION LTD \| Topic: Supply Chain Management: Opportunities & Challenges \| 9 months ago
	if any one having the logistics jobs ,, assistent manager grade, pls let me know, i am having 11 yrs exp. my email id... tomar007@gmail.com

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Idea Contests in "Logistics & Warehouse management"

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Warehouse Procurement - How To Improve Your Procurement System

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	Argument added by S.KUMAR, Purchase/Vendor Development Manager, Leading Automotive Co. \| Topic: Developing Efficient Warehouse Processes and Stock Control by Understanding the Needs of Industrial Customers \| 1 year ago
	Yes i agree that we you really wants to improve your warehouse procurement you have to use automation but strategically which means first you have to identify the key activities which can be done more efficiently with potential automation.Otherwise...

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What could be the initiatives that a FMCG company could do to improve Supply chain?

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	Referred by malladi madhukumar, AGM -MKTG, Andhra Cements Ltd \| Topic: Overcoming the Challenges of FMCG Supply Chain \| 1 year ago
	Optimizing supply chain is very important to improve profits. lets discuss important ways through which big FMCG players adopt to make their products reachable?

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Trends and Insights in "Logistics & Warehouse management"

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Warehouse Designing

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	Commented by Davies francis, Direct Marketing Executive, caravel \| Topic: Developing Efficient Warehouse Processes and Stock Control by Understanding the Needs of Industrial Customers \| 1 year ago
	the awareness was also due to the efficent material handling by reducing the damages as well as Indias foreign poliy&efficent and freight movement

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FUNNY DEFINITIONS

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	Referred by malladi madhukumar, AGM -MKTG, Andhra Cements Ltd \| 2 years ago
	FUNNY DEFINITIONS 1. Cigarette: A pinch of tobacco rolled in paper with fire at one end a fool at the other. 2. Love affairs: Something like cricket where one-day internationals are more popular than a five day test. 3. Marriage: It's an...

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What will be the Next generation Logistics?

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	Referred by Sambit Kumar Sahu, Management Trainee, Sequel Logistics Pvt Ltd \| 1 year ago
	With GPS tracking system, DTS system, RFID, internet we have reached a level where I can not think more what will be our next generation logistics look like. Now we can get online tracking of consignments and whether it is delivered or not. We can...

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What are the basic functions as an Editor please?

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	Referred by Vipul Pandya, Senior Commercial Manager, Accord Communication Pvt Ltd \| 1 year ago

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Topics in Logistics & Warehouse management

EHTP (100% EOU) Go to Topic

EHTP (EOU)

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pls chck is it international if so invoice packing list and shipping letter of instruction payment mode

Supply Chain Industry a boon and a boost to all companies Go to Topic

Engagement & Empowerment in Supply-chain / Logistics Go to Topic

Security Guards - Are they empowered real-time and are they utilized properly in the SCM/Logistics scenario

A BIG NO! They are practically used as only a decorative piece

Yes! They have reached the zenith of utilization

What is the meaning of damrage ( Logistics/ Port )

Anil Kumar panda

Any one

M-Commerce: Perspective of Retailer / Brand Owners Go to Topic

Mobile phones to link gap in interactive ads.

Yes

How retailers can maximize benefits with use of mobile technology?


	4 Accepting Mobile Payment
	2 Exploit the GPS & Barcode scan facility available in the mobile phones
	1 Asking for SMS

Developing Efficient Warehouse Processes and Stock Control by Understanding the Needs of Industrial Customers Go to Topic

Warehouse Designing

Everyone is talking about Supply chain everywhere especially in India where there was no focus on other areas apart from production sales. SCM has become a buzz word with every organization trying to do something in it. The increased awareness has brought the spot light on the fields of Supply Chain Management (SCM), Logistics Reverse Logistics. Since, the initial learning phase of the curve is over, Indian industry is seriously looking at SCM as a management tool. Most of the organizations are

10 Essential Features to Look for in a Warehouse Management Solution

The evolution of warehouse management systems (WMS) is very similar to that of many other software solutions. Initially a system to control movement and storage of materials within a warehouse, the role of WMS is expanding to including light manufacturing, transportation management, order management, and complete accounting systems. To use the grandfather of operations-related software, MRP, as a comparison, material requirements planning (MRP) started as a system for planning raw material

Logistics as a source of competitive advantage Go to Topic

Stagination of the stock will be a major issues on logistics and distribution

Yes

Indian logistics space

Important developments in Indian cargo logistics industry: The privatization of the ports and the opening up of cargo movement by rail are the two developments for which full marks must be given to the government. These developments have led to a near explosion in the growth of the cargo logistics industry. Now there are more players, more competition and greater efficiency and better utilization of resources. With more players sometimes margins are affected but eventually consolidation will ta

Maximising Customer Service: Working with Customers & 3PL Providers Go to Topic

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Do you think Non asset based 3PL are better than Asset based 3PL.

Yes

Total Quality Managment vs. Business Process Reengineering Go to Topic

How is TQM different from BRP in its approach?


	2 "N" Factors - Simple 9 types of differences
	2 TQM Vs BPR
	1 Cultural issue vs Project

Relevance of Quality

Investment in Quality is worth it

Go Slow on Process Quality investments

performance parameters for retail and service industry Go to Topic

should per square feet performance be made applicable to all retail along with service industry?

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With retail rentals having a major effect on profitablity, per square feet sales performanc is the best indicative factor. However, these figures vary from city to city, and between different localities within a city as well. A scientific study...

Engaging the Consumer 360� Go to Topic

For Fast Moving Consumer Goods, is ground activity beneficial?

Ground activity/Direct Consumer contact is the way to go

Find the best SKU, position it around and go 360 degrees!

What one have to consider when establishing a consumer products competition?

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Need to keep track of each and every move of your competitors. This will help you to keep your business steady and you can give tough competition to him. And for sure you need to know their weakness which is your strength.....

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