Logistics location planning

Facility Location Planning and Determining the Logistical Structure of a Renewable Raw Material Utilization Chain... 

As cycle times are reduced and more efficient inventory processes are embraced, transportation buyers have become more increasingly concerned with the location of a shipment in the logistics pipeline than with the shipment itself Fhoviding information on a shipment, including its contents, its current location, its destination, and its expected time and date of arrival, is critical in transportation planning. 

Strategic planning This block comprises planning problems determining the general structure of the considered SC, e.g. location and stmctnre of prodnc-tion sites, type of production processes or types and capacities of logistical facilities. ... 

In today s global operations environment, competitive suppliers are expected to follow manufacturers to different locations around the globe and provide product with consistent quality and delivery metrics. How should a supplier position a supply chain structure to succeed in such an environment Should operations be established in all of the locations where the manufacturer plans to operate Should alliances be established with local suppliers to supply this manufacturer Or should logistics companies be used to supply locally but from central manufacturing locations Each of these questions provides interesting alternatives to be competitive on the global access dimension. Given the need to coordinate... 

Prior to any operation, a decision has to be made whether to carry it out as a pre-lay or integrated operation. There are advantages and disadvantages to both types of operations, and they both involve comprehensive planning mooring analysis and equipment, vessel requirements, additional personnel, logistics, notification of others parties of location, and various risk assessments, such as Safe Job Analysis (SJA). 

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