Logistics and SCM: Difference between revisions

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* '''[[w:Final product|Final product]]''' manufacturers
* '''[[w:Final product|Final product]]''' manufacturers


* [[w:Reverse logistics|Reverse logistics]] is also needed in SCM ( already discussed in [[Logistics]] )
* '''[[w:Reverse logistics|Reverse logistics]]''' is also needed in SCM ( already discussed in [[Logistics]] )


* '''[[w:Value chain management capability|Value chain management capability]]''' refers to an organisation’s capacity to manage the internationally dispersed activities and partners that are part of its [[w:value chain|value chain]]. ( Wikipedia )
* '''[[w:Value chain management capability|Value chain management capability]]''' refers to an organisation’s capacity to manage the internationally dispersed activities and partners that are part of its [[w:value chain|value chain]]. ( Wikipedia )
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# What [[w:modes of transport]] to use ?
# What [[w:modes of transport]] to use ?
# What [[w:carrier|carrier]]s in each mode will the use ?
# What [[w:carrier|carrier]]s in each mode will the use ?
# Own [[w:fleet]] or hire outsiders ?
# Own [[w:fleet]] or hire outsiders ? ( [[w:private carrier|private carrier]] or [[w:common carrier]])
# Will the company manage transportation operations or [[w:Outsourcing|hire a 3rd party]] ?
# Will the company manage transportation operations or [[w:Outsourcing|hire a 3rd party]] ?