0717513144 TRL4864 EXAM PACK 2024
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, 0717513144 TRL4864 EXAM PACK 2024
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3
Logistical value proposition for cost reductions ....................................................... 3
Procurement objectives and strategies for cost minimisation.................................. 4
The economic advantages of strategic warehousing .............................................. 4
Appropriate materials handling systems to reduce labour costs ............................. 6
Mechanized Systems........................................................................................... 6
Lift Trucks ............................................................................................................ 6
Conveyors ........................................................................................................... 7
Semiautomated Systems ..................................................................................... 7
Robotics ............................................................................................................... 7
Rationale and challenges to sourcing from low-cost countries ............................ 8
Rationale for low-cost country sourcing ............................................................... 8
Challenges for sourcing in low cost countries ......................................................... 8
Total cost integration of logistics activities for a least-total-cost facility network...... 9
Cost-Based Warehouse Justification ................................................................. 10
Inventory Economics ......................................................................................... 10
Appropriate supply chain metrics to measure inventory and cost performance .... 10
Competitive basis .............................................................................................. 10
Cash-to-Cash Cycle Time .................................................................................. 11
Dwell Time ......................................................................................................... 11
Supply Chain Response Time ........................................................................... 11
Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 12
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DISCLAIMER
The TRL4864 is a guide that help students prepare for their examination.
Therefore, students can use as the document contains different pools of
questions. Those who need further assistance may contact the given details:
CONTACT NUMBER:
071 751 3144
Page | 1
, 0717513144 TRL4864 EXAM PACK 2024
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 3
Logistical value proposition for cost reductions ....................................................... 3
Procurement objectives and strategies for cost minimisation.................................. 4
The economic advantages of strategic warehousing .............................................. 4
Appropriate materials handling systems to reduce labour costs ............................. 6
Mechanized Systems........................................................................................... 6
Lift Trucks ............................................................................................................ 6
Conveyors ........................................................................................................... 7
Semiautomated Systems ..................................................................................... 7
Robotics ............................................................................................................... 7
Rationale and challenges to sourcing from low-cost countries ............................ 8
Rationale for low-cost country sourcing ............................................................... 8
Challenges for sourcing in low cost countries ......................................................... 8
Total cost integration of logistics activities for a least-total-cost facility network...... 9
Cost-Based Warehouse Justification ................................................................. 10
Inventory Economics ......................................................................................... 10
Appropriate supply chain metrics to measure inventory and cost performance .... 10
Competitive basis .............................................................................................. 10
Cash-to-Cash Cycle Time .................................................................................. 11
Dwell Time ......................................................................................................... 11
Supply Chain Response Time ........................................................................... 11
Conclusion ............................................................................................................... 12
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