Essays about: "Logistics Centre of Gravity"

Found 2 essays containing the words Logistics Centre of Gravity.

1. 1. THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE EUROPEAN UNION: NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION. The case of Brightpoint Inc. in Bulgaria

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Iskra Gagova; [2008-03-03T06:57:56Z]
   Keywords : business process outsourcing; regional distribution centre; market; supply chain members; logistics location; gravity point; logistics costs; mobile phones;

   Abstract : The globalization of business lead not only to accessibility to bigger markets for the companies, but also increased competition and imposed high requirements on their performance. Thus, many firms implemented outsourcing as a strategy for their international expansion. However, decisions on outsourcing locations are quite complex. READ MORE

3. 2. The Optimized Configuration of Volvo Car Parts

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate Business School

   Author : Shen Si; Geng Yafen; [2007-07-19T14:58:55Z]
   Keywords : distribution centre location; distribution centre number; warehouse location; distribution system design; heuristic location method; centre of gravity method; automotive spare parts distribution system; service level for spare parts distribution;

   Abstract : Reducing logistics cost could help an organization to gain competitive advantages over its competitors among homogenous products, since production costs are with little difference. The severe competition in the automobile market in China urges Volvo Car Corporation to cut down its logistics cost and to enhance the service level there to take more market share from its competitors. READ MORE