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Physical Flows

Jan 19, 2011

Lean Manufacturing

A philosophy of production that emphasizes the minimization of the amount of all the resources (including time) used in the various activities of the enterprise. It involves identifying and eliminating…

Jan 19, 2011

Inventory Positioning

Inventory positioning refers to the selective location of various items in the product line in plant, regional, or field warehouses. Inventory positioning has a bearing on facility location decision, and…

Jan 19, 2011

Inventory

1) Those stocks or items used to support production (raw materials and work-in-process items), supporting activities (maintenance, repair, and operating supplies), and customer service (finished goods and spare parts). Demand…

Jan 19, 2011

Interplant Transfer

The shipment of a part or product by one plant to another plant or division within the corporation. Source: http://www.apics.org/ (10th ed.)

Jan 19, 2011

Inbound Logistics

Following the receipt of materials, parts or resale products from external suppliers, the subsequent storage, handling, and transportation requirements to facilitate either manufacturing or market distribution constitute inbound logistics. Source:…

Jan 19, 2011

Warehouse Management Layouts

This refers to the configuration of the warehouse site with lines, storage areas, aisles, etc. Layout or storage plan of a warehouse should be planned to facilitate product flow. Special…

Jan 19, 2011

Facility Location

Location decisions are a basic determinant of profitability in international logistics. Decisions on where to manufacture, to assemble, to store, to transship and to consolidate can make the difference between…

Jan 19, 2011

Supply Chain Design

Supply chain design involves the determination of how to structure a supply chain. Design decisions include the selection of partners, the location and capacity of warehouse and production facilities, the…

Jan 19, 2011

Distribution Channel Design

The planned channels of inventory disbursement from one or more sources to field warehouses and ultimately to the customer. There are several levels in the distribution network structure. Source: APICS…

Jan 19, 2011

Six Sigma

See: Quality Programs