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Dimensions of Logistics
Learning Objectives
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Learning Objectives
Understand the relationship between logistics and the other important functional areas in a company, including manufacturing, marketing, and finance. Discuss the important management activities in the logistics function.
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Analyze logistics systems from several different perspectives to meet different objectives. Determine the total costs and understand the cost trade-offs in a logistics system from a static and dynamic perspective.
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Logistics Profile:
Jordano Foods
Jordano Foods is a major vendor for SAB Distribution, and must decide if it wants a supply chain relationship with SAB. Jordanos CEO put together a study team to evaluate the impact of adding a logistics systems approach. As you read this chapter, look for ways for Jordano to improve its logistics processes and supply chain relationship with SAB.
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Dimensions of Logistics:
Introduction
Logistics has come a long way since the 1960s. The big challenge is to manage the whole logistics system in such a way that order fulfillment meets or exceeds customer expectations. Focus of this chapter is upon the individual firms logistics system but also recognizing that no logistics system operates in a vacuum.
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A Macro Perspective
As indicated in Figure 2-2, logistics costs as a percentage of GDP have declined from 16 percent in 1980, to under 10 percent in 1999. Early to mid-1970s saw the figure closer to 20 percent. This reflects a serious improvement in the efficiency of logistics systems. Figure 2-3 shows a further breakdown of logistics costs for 1999.
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A Macro Perspective
As indicated in Figure 2-4, the Federal Reserve measure of inventory to sales ratios from 1991 to 1999 clearly indicate that companies are getting better at managing inventory. Companies have been supporting larger amounts of sales with decreasing amounts of inventory.
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A Macro Perspective
The two largest cost categories in logistics systems are transportation and inventory. While we will look at this in Chapter 9, motor carriers share of total freight expenditures is $450 billion versus $99 billion for all other carriers. The most frequent trade-off in logistics is between transportation and inventory cost.
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What is Logistics?
Increased recognition through news media, corporate-owned trailer promotions, and television Increased sensitivity to service quality provided by logistics Logistics definitions provided in Table 2-1 on the following slide.
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What is Logistics?
Popular logistics terms: Logistics Management Business Logistics Management Integrated Logistics Management Materials Management Physical Distribution Management Marketing Logistics Industrial Logistics Distribution
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Length of production runs Balance economies of long production runs against increased costs of high inventories. Seasonal demand Acceptance of seasonal inventory to balance lead production times.
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with Operations/Manufacturing
Supply-side interfaces Stocking adequate supplies to ensure uninterrupted production now a logistics function. Protective packaging Principal purpose is to protect the product from damage. Foreign & third party alternatives Some logistics functions are being outsourced.
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Price
Carrier pricing Generally, since the larger the shipment, the cheaper the transportation rate, shipment sizes should be tailored to the carriers vehicle capacity where possible. Matching schedules Quantity discounts should be tied to carrier quantity discounts. Volume relationships Volumes sold will affect inventory requirements.
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Product
Consumer packaging Generally, since the size, shape, weight and other physical characteristics of the product impact on its storage, transportation and handling, the logistics managers should be included in any decisions regarding these product traits. A minor correction in any of the above could conceivably cost (or save) millions of dollars in logistical costs. Logistics costs are not necessarily paramount, but they need to be considered in the decision making process.
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Promotion
Push versus pull The most important factor is that the logistics division is aware of any changes in demand patterns so that it can plan for any consequences. Pull strategies tend to be more erratic. Push strategies tend to more predictable. Channel competition The more popular a product, the easier it is to persuade channel members to promote your product.
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Wholesalers Generally, since wholesalers are combining purchases for multiple retailers, the shipment sizes tend to be larger and the number of transactions that have to be processed are fewer, with the result that logistics costs are smaller. Retailers With the exception of very large retailers who act more like wholesalers, smaller sales are the norm. These generally cost more for transportation and order processing.
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Manufacturing and marketing are probably the two most important internal, functional interfaces with logistics. Other important interfaces now include finance and accounting. Logistics can have a major impact on return on assets and return on investment. Logistics costs reported by cost systems measure supply chain trade-offs and performance.
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On the Line:
Toyota Distribution
Moves more than 8 million parts and accessories every month. Computer modeling re-designed the 30 year old distribution network. Software looked first at Lexus Division and then at the entire network. Resulted in two DCs, one in California, another in Kentucky, feeding nine smaller DCs located around the country. The new network both improved customer service and lowered costs.
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Physical Distribution
Frequently the movement and storage of raw materials is far different from the movement and storage of finished goods. Four different classifications of logistics systems Balanced system - e.g., consumer products Heavy inbound - e.g., aircraft, construction Heavy outbound - e.g., chemicals Reverse systems - e.g., returnable products
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Cost Centers Treating logistics activities as cost centers makes it easier to study cost trade-offs between the centers. (see Tables 2-2 and 2-3) Nodes versus Links Nodes are spatial points (warehouses, plants, etc.); Links are the transportation network (rail, motor, air, pipe and water). (see Figure 2-6) Logistics Channel The network of intermediaries involved in the logistics system. (see Figures 2-7, 2-8, and 2-9)
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$ 3.00 5.00 4.50 1.50 2.00 $ 15.00
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Cost Perspective Keep in mind that the most efficient systems are not always comprised of each system component operating at its lowest possible cost. The critical concern is to have the entire system operating at its lowest total cost.
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Level of Optimality There are often constraints working which result in sub-optimal outcomes. Additionally, logistics systems must work in harmony with marketing, finance, production, etc.--- this may also result in sub-optimal logistics performance. See Figure 2-10 on next slide.
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This technique is illustrated in Table 2-4. Comprised a matrix-like table which presents each of the logistics and other relevant costs for two or more alternative logistics systems. The major downside to the model is that it presents a solution which is not necessarily the correct one at all possible volume levels. Examine the data presented in Table 2-4.
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This technique is illustrated in Figure 2-11. Comprised a graph of the fixed and variable costs of at least two alternative logistics systems. The graph may have at least one indifference point, but may have multiple points of indifference. Examine the data presented in Figure 2-11.
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System 1
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Total Cost = Fixed Costs + Variable Cost/unit x number of units y = $4200 + 0.0315x
Total Cost = Fixed Costs + Variable Cost/unit x number of units y = $4800 + 0.0230x
Trade-off Point
System 1 Total Costs = System 2 Total Costs $4200 + 0.0315x = $4800 + 0.0230x 0.0085x = $600 x = 70,588 pounds
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Competitive Relationships Inventory/order cycle length see Figure 2-12. Inventory/lost sales effect see Figure 2-13. Transportation/lost sales effect - see Figure 2-14. Product Relationships Product dollar value/logistics costs see Figure 2-15. Weight density/logistics costs see Figure 2-16. Susceptibility to loss & damage/logistics costs see Figure 2-17. Spatial Relationships Examine Figure 2-18.
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