Qube Logistics has been able to give quality logistic service the customers at best prices because of its well-integrated and coordinated logistic infrastructure. It has been achieved by the flawless logistical system that ships any product anywhere in a moment’s notice. Qube Logistics operates on the just in time inventory management hence no inventory is stored this requires a logistics system that is highly automated and has a quick response strategy. It is considered to be the largest import and export logistic service provider in Australia. It started its operation in 2010 and with is efficient alliances and joint ventures it is successfully ruling the Australian import and export logistic market. The logistics system of Qube Logistics …show more content…
It has the latest technology to connect to the global logistics operations with one of the largest date warehouses in the world. Enhanced data analysis techniques are used to predict what the customers want and need. It uses the point of sales system which is a computerized system that keeps the record of each item sold, also checks for its price and prints a receipt for the customer. This way Qube Logistics avoids the chances of over stocking. Qube Logistics also uses a telecommunication link from the distribution centre to the central computer and to the supplier’s computers. All the warehouses are computerized. Through this system the cost is being reduced. Only 10% of the space is allocated to inventory compared to 25% that is the industrial average. Bar code scanners are also used (QUBE LOGISTICS Annual report , …show more content…
The Chinese Logistics products are also a big threat to Qube Logistics as these are quickly grabbing the market share of many other companies. Being a global Logistics also exposes the company to political and legal problems in which the company operates. Intense price competition is also a threat because now days every company is implementing the concept of out sourcing.
QUBE LOGISTICS COST ANALYSIS
Qube Logistics is aggressively expanding its business. The cost analysis shows that the expansion is done in multiple directions. Initially it is done aiming to increase the business and make profit. On the other hand a considerable amount is spent on creating awareness about sustainable business. The contribution to the society and community is also integrated in the business cost and is taken very seriously.
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The Walmart is able to keep track of its inventory with the help of a little gadget called, Telson. It scans the bar code which is not just a simple thing but it is almost like an encyclopedia as it tells all the information. The power of information is hidden in a bar code. It is very important as it keeps track of all the sales for example what is being sold, when is it being sold, history, sale prices and trend prices.
For product defects, the manufacturers know that a single product defect can cause breakdown of the producer’s creditability, so they must have a defect-free process. Instead of a large lot of production, manufacturers decided they should produce more than just one good and have a diverse line of products. And finally, the way they were running things did not manage well for the fast delivery request, so there was a need to have a faster and reliable delivery system in order to handle customers’ needs. With the use of the JIT system, these problems were solved and made things run a lot more smoothly with a lot less cost. To make the JIT system successful, the cooperation between the manufacturer and its channel members and a good logistics system is a must.... ...
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Founded in 1907 as a messenger company, United Parcel Service has grown into a world renowned provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. This multi-billion corporation enables and manages the flow of goods, information, and funds to over 200 countries and territories around the globe (UPS.com, 2013). Air, freight, oceanic is just a few of the modes that UPS uses to move the flow of goods around the globe. The company structure of UPS entails operations in three segments: U.S. Domestic Package operations, International Package operations, and Supply Chain & Freight operations. It’s just about an everyday occurrence to see an brown UPS truck on the road as we go about our everyday lives, the U.S. Domestic Package operations are comprised of delivery of documents, packages, and letters around the United States. The International Package operation delivers specifically outside the United States. Providing deliveries to the world’s major business hubs up to three times a day, UPS can deliver packages to at the best time possible for their customers. UPS has teamed up with the U.S. Commercial Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, to help customers get started exporting or increase their sales to new global markets (UPS.com, 2013). Partnering within a supply chain can prove to be very important in the success of the overall supply chain. Communication within a supply chain that flows freely between partners reduces in-efficiencies such as excess inventory (bullwhip effect), and lost profits. The Supply Chain & Freight operation within UPS entails forwarding and contract logistics operations and UPS Freight. As a freight forwarder they organize shipments from various sources to their final p...
Reflected from the lately research and news, in order to gain back market share and further improvement, M&S faces multiple supply chain and logistics problems. Among them, the main three are: 1. Poor performance of agility in M&S’s supply chain. 2. Ethical issues. 3. Poor performance of M&S e-commerce and home delivery. This report will focus on illustrate and approve significance of these three main supply chain and logistics related issues, and carry out practicable solutions to these challenges.
National Logistics Management is the only North American Third Party Logistics provider to specialize solely in premium freight for manufacturing industries, including automotive manufacturers. It is non-asset based and has a unique business model that employs its proprietary software to utilize the Internet to determine optimal shipping modes; export shipments to its vast carrier base including ground, air freight, and air charter; receive bids back form its carrier network; evaluate the lowest bids and carrier quality ratings; and coordinate shipments based on best price and carrier quality ratings all within a 30-minute window.
When a customer purchases an item the data is directly imputed into the company’s mainframe and schedules each of the stores replenishment cycles depending on demand. This keeps the supply chain lean, and nothing moves unless it has to. This is all made possible with an effective IT department utilizing the latest methods to keep Zara and H&M the leading fashion outlets in the world.
As we said in the preceding process, Apple Company rely on two warehouses with different sizes. This can be explained as a smart technique to meet different types of customer needs and orders efficiently. Those customers who purchase Apple’s products using its Online Store, their order will be shipped to them from Apple’s intermediate warehouse via United Parcel Service of America (UPS). Apple uses the large warehouse factory which is via Elk Grove in California, to provide distributors, wholesalers, network carriers, direct sales, and retail stores such as Carrefoure, Sahraf DG, JUMBO and many other retailers. This warehouse factory is considered as a central warehouse and also it includes a call center. (Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No. 1? A Case Study,
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This report develops a broad framework for analyzing logistics activities in Australia. This report will also look at the importance of Third Party Logistics to the Australian business. We will also look at the emergence of the 3PL in Australia and what benefits do the businesses get by adopting the 3PL.
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Location based services that combine technologies such as GPS, GIS, internet and wireless technology can also locate and target customers to increase the efficiency of the supply chain. RFID technology can also be used to track the movement of goods across the supply chain to curb theft and loss of consignments. Finally, in a world where most decisions are made ‘on-the-go’, mobile BI is an important technology that can deliver real-time reports, insights and dashboards for manufacturing employees who are mobile most of the time.
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Preceding from this understanding and being a logistics staff officer, my carrier is full of logistics proble...
Logistics has played important role in the business competition and is one of important factors in the production cost increase. World Bank has made a survey on logistics performance (Logistics Performance Index: LPI) to measure the efficiency of logistics system of each country [1] as shown in Figure 1.