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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...

Rural Retailing in India - Challenges & Opportunities

Rural Retailing in India and its Challenges Understanding various formats, needs and opportunities By: Alok Sharma alok_sharma1@yahoo.com Current Face of Rural Retailing Complete utilization of space in traditional outlets • 46% of Soft drink sales, • 49% of motorcycle sales, • 59% of Cigarettes sales, • 59% of consumer durables sales, • 53% of FMCG sales, • 50% of BSNL mobile connections Consumption Contribution of Rural India An Example of Successful Rural Retail Model in Indian Context E-Cho

What key performance indicators (KPI) your company use to evaluate the supply chain?

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Hi Let me break up by drivers - Facilities,Inventory, Transportation, Information, Sourcing Pricing Facility Related Metrics: Capacity, Utilization, cycle time of production, actual average flow/cycle time, product variety, volume contribution of...

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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 \| 10 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 \| 1 year 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 \| 2 years 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 \| 2 years 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

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

Which are the important areas retailers should consider in their mobile strategy?


	4 Customer Updates- new arrivals and upcoming sales
	1 M-commerce or E-commerce - transportation/distribution has to be strong
	1 eye , ear , voice capturing

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

Warehouse Procurement - How To Improve Your Procurement System


	3 Automation
	2 5 'S'
	0 Proper Technology

What are the best practices in Supply chain and logistics managemenet?


	4 Sales and Operations Planning
	0 Sales and Operational panning
	0 Forecasting and Demand Management

Logistics as a source of competitive advantage Go to Topic

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

Annual Third-Party Logistics Study

This study identifies and tracks key trends and views of the 3PL industry from the perspective of customers who purchase and use 3PL services. In addition, the study collected information from logistics executives who do not currently outsource their logistics activities and what their future plans may be in that area. The overall results from the survey indicate the industry is doing many things right. Most users are satisfied with the relationship, with 85% reporting that their logistics outs

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

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Updates from Chaudhuri Welfare

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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

my strengths and qualities as a manager

my strength

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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

What are the ways to increase engagement on a website?

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It is critical for any website to improve its stickiness. One way of doing it is probably by engaging visitors for a longer time on the site through social interactions. Possible ways of social interactions could be through blogs and forums,...

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