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What are the functions of
‘supply chain’ as illustrated in
the presentation?
Why shipping is very important
in world economy, trade, and
Demand and supply
transport?
planning
Transportation and
- Shipping is crucial
Distribution
because it moves goods
Costumer and order
around the world
management
efficiency and making
Manufacturing and
global trade possible.
operations
Sourcing and supplier
management
MP & L is an important part of
international trade.
What is port management and
Logistics?
Port’s efficiency is measured in
- It is the process of
terms of: TIME, SAFETY, and
managing the movement
VALUE FOR MONEY.
of goods and services
from one place to
another.
Port’s efficiency is crucial to
ensure the Safe, Secure,
Productive, and Ecofriendly
MP & involves the planning,
practices of marine operations.
implementation, and control of
the flow of goods and services
from the point of origin to the point
of consumption.
A port authority
- is an entity that can
make policy at a port
on behalf of the
government or local
public agencies.
1. Order Placing
- A logistics company must
complete order
processing. Order
processing is the first
step in logistics. This may
fall under the purview of
the company’s
commercial department.
2. Materials Handling
- Material handling is the
act or process of moving
goods around a
warehouse. This involves
managing inventory so
that orders can be
fulfilled quickly and
accurately.
5. Transport
- The logistics company’s
most important activity is
transportation. It is also one of the
most resource-intensive and
revenue-generating logistics
segments. One reason transportation
is so expensive is fuel.
6. Packaging
Reverse Logistics
Management
- This is about the management
of reclaiming materials and supplies
from the customer back to
production.
Supply Chain
Management: This involves
the management of the supply
chain from raw materials to
finished products. It includes
the management of
procurement, production,
transportation, and distribution.