GROUP ASSIGNMENT - I BUYING SERVICES OF LOGISTICS COMPANY Submitted By : - Group III

Amit Pandit Mittal Shah RaviKumar Ramachandran Shaman Singh Saleem Ali
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Logistics
Having the right thing, at the right place, at the right time Logistics is defined as a business planning framework for the management of material, service, information and capital flows. It includes the increasingly complex information, communication and control systems required in today's business environment.

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Stages in Business - to Business Buying Process

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Problem Recognition General Need Description Product Specification Supplier Search Proposal Solicitation Supplier Selection Order Routine Specification Performance Review

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Problem Recognition
Logistics services required for transporting a 270 MVA Single Phase Generator Transformer (GT), of Hyundai Heavy Industries Ltd. South Korea make to Adani Powers Super Critical TPP based at Tiroda, Maharashtra. Scope :Source : Mumbai Port Destination :Tiroda, Maharashtra

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General Need Description

Adani Power Ltd. Purchased a 270 MVA Single Phase Generator Transformer (GT), from Hyundai Heavy Industries(HHI) Ltd. South Korea, which was transported to Mumbai Port by HHI. The same GT needs to be received at Mumbai Port and transported to Tiroda, Maharashtra, hence Logistics Services were required.

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Product Specification
Looking for a Logistics Company whose Scope of Work includes
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Receiving of GT at Mumbai Port Custom Clearances Port Handling Inland Transportation to Site Transit Insurance Receiving GT at site & Unloading Value added Services
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Supplier Search
Existing Database of Company. y Past Experiences y Suggestions from the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) y Media such Internet, e-Hubs etc.
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Proposal Solicitation
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RFQ (Request for Quotation) were sent to various Logistics Services providers finalized through the above process. Offers were invited by floating a Tender which included the Price Break-up & Scope of Services.

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Supplier Selection
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Offers were received from ABC Logistics Ltd, Caterpillar Logistics, A2Z Logistics According to the below mentioned criteria offers were evaluated:
 Price  Delivery performance  Range of services provided  IT capability  Speed & punctuality  Finance status  Past experiences  Expertise technology  Product reliability  The quality of service
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Order Routine Specification

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Negotiations for the final Order included the following :

      Price Negotiations Time Schedule Terms of Transit Insurance Custom Clearances Penalties Miscellaneous Documents required such as Bank Guarantees, LD (Liquidated Damages) etc.

Finally based on the above Selection Criteria A2Z Logistics were selected and was awarded the Order. y After the Order was awarded, Kick-Off Meeting was held between Officials of Adani Power Ltd and A2Z Logistics.
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Performance Review Based on the services offered the job was satisfactorily completed on the expected norms. y Financial Settlements were done.
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Weighted Chart Analysis

Attirbute Importance Poor(1) Weights Price Service Reliability Flexibility .50 .30 .20 X X Rating Scale Fair(2) Good(3) Excellent (4) X

Total Score .5(4) +.3(3)+.2(4) = 3.5 :

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Thank You
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