Read the following case studies of “Solertis” – one of the successful logistics company. While reading, point out its main achievements. Name them to your group after reading.

Case Studies

●	Facilitating Rapid Growth at a Hot Start Up: A leading manufacturer of accessories for the Apple iPod is launching hot new products, adding new retail customers and growing at lightening speed. Solertis expands the operation and measurably improves labor efficiency which building a new culture to enable additional future growth. →
●	Distribution Process Improvements: A leading supplier of automotive interiors wanted to make the several improvements to its largest distribution facility. Solertis presented tactical recommendations to improve processes and flows ensuring maximum productivity as well as customer satisfaction. Solertis projected the recommendations would yield labor saving of $500,000 annually while ensuring higher levels of reliability for customers. →
●	Distribution Center Assessment: How do you measure up? A leading photographic film manufacturer wanted to assess the efficiency of their Americas distribution center and identify opportunities for improvement. Solertis evaluated the operation, compared to industry benchmarks and developed a plan to increase productivity by 17%! →
●	Operations Improvement: Pulling out of the Distribution Death Spiral © A major manufacturer and marketer of frozen and refrigerated products was struggling to keep up with explosive, double-digit business growth. Solertis was able to effectively troubleshoot significant problems and quickly develop a solution that achieved a 30% productivity again, reduced case costs by 52%, and decreased order fulfillment errors 53%. →
●	Project Management: Covering All the Bases! A major manufacturer and marketer of frozen and refrigerated products did not have adequate logistics infrastructure to accommodate the major growth they had recently experienced. Solertis was able to transition the company from a multiple-site, fragmented logistics infrastructure into a new state-of-the-art 450,000 square-foot distribution facility. →
●	Supply Chain Optimization: Getting it where you need it, when you need it Solertis is selected to evaluate the supply chain network of a full service telecommunications company. Solertis provided specific recommendations to reduce inventory by $2.4 M (65%) through improved inventory management, increased inventory system utilization and inventory redeployment. →
●	Warehousing Operations: “An ounce of prevention, a ton of savings”. After large billing errors are discovered at a distribution company, Solertis is called in to reinvent warehousing and order flow operations to prevent future errors from happening. Solertis evaluates current practices, and implements recommendations that net the company a total savings of $80,000 in the first year alone through enhanced order processing, improved order accuracy and overall warehousing efficiencies. →
●	Domestic & International Freight Review: Service up. Cost down! A $60 million manufacturer needs to evaluate and improve their inbound & outbound domestic and international freight processes without adding to their payrolls. Solertis performed comprehensive review of the company’s freight needs, which ultimately leads to streamlining the carrier selection process to save the

 

6. a) Read the following advertisements of some logistics companies.

1.	TLC transportation & Logistics Concepts Domestic transportation & Distribution of Freight & Related Logistics Services – Since 1987 TLC has been providing innovative services for moving your shipments. You will love our new easy way to move freight and get the best rate. We provide a hands on approach for moving freight. Category: FREIGHT Location: ANAHEM CA USA NORTH AMERICA web: http://www.tlc4freight.com
2.	–	Synchronize your operations to meet customer demand efficiently and at a lower cost. Optimize your Supply Chain Logistics Services and boost your bottom line. We’ll show you how.
	–	Get control of your freight operations. Freight transportation costs can make up a major part of your company’s operating budget. We will help you keep them as low as possible.
	–	Lower your Logistics Costs and improve your distribution Network. How do you optimize the flow of your products while keeping your customers completely satisfied? Well lead you throughout the process.
	–	Eliminate delivery problems and improve customer service quality with our services when it comes to fixing delivery and customer service problems, we know what works. We will analyze issues and help you improve your service quality.

3. Logistics. It’s true that it’s about getting things where they need to be, exactly when they need to be there, and doing it as efficiently as possible. But today’s logistics can offer much more than that. It’s a strategic way to add value to your business. It makes running your business easier. It lets you serve your customers better. And it can help you grow. It’s the new logistics.

 

What the New Logistics Can Do for You

The new logistics lets you operate with the heft of a big guy, no matter what size you actually are. You can design a product, get a prototype made, and have it land on your desk in just days. Sell products to customers in Bangalore – right out of your basement. Maneuver the intricacies of global trade with minimal effort. Manage your shipments and minimize their environmental impact. And win repeat customers by making it easy to return products or parts.

 

The new logistics is more than just getting things to the right place at the right time at the right cost. It’s about using the movement of goods as a competitive advantage. It’s a whole new way of thinking. And it’s a powerful force for growing your business.

 

Access to Resources through UPS

You don’t need a large warehouse, distribution center, or global network to access this new logistics. You just need UPS. We’ve built a massive integrated network of physical, technological, and human assets lets you tap into the power and passion of logistics.

 

The new logistics levels playing fields. It lets you act locally or globally. It’s for the individual entrepreneur, the small business, or the large company. It’s reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible.

 

We love logistics. Put UPS to work for you, and you’ll love logistics, too.

Drive Value in Your Supply Chain

All businesses – whether manufacturing, retail, or healthcare – face unique supply chain challenges. Preventing stock-outs. Keeping the production line running. Precisely timing new product launches. Delivering life-saving medications where and when they’re needed. But the new logistics can do more than meet supply chain management needs. It can also create real business value.

 

Take advantage of our expansive, highly efficient network. Let our people manage the logistics. Use space in our facilities (over 35 million square feet) to stage the right amount of product at the right place. Turn servicing warranty obligations into a competitive advantage.

 

With access to sites in more than 120 countries, you can be mere hours from your customers – wherever they are in the world – without investing in physical resources. With the new logistics, you can flex and grow as your business needs.

 

Environmental Responsibility

More and more, customers across all industries are making purchasing decisions based on a company’s sustainable business practices. The new logistics means that you can tap into our environmental accomplishments to strengthen your own green credentials, make your supply chain more sustainable, and attract new customers.

 

Environmental responsibility is deeply rooted in our heritage. In fact, we lead our industry in mitigating climate impact. Among our efforts, we offer all modes of transportation for lower-carbon choices. Provide easy and inexpensive carbon offsets for the climate impact of shipping. Work with customers on eco-responsible packaging. Eliminate tons of paper through paperless technology. And benefit from advanced route-planning technologies for fuel conservation throughout our multi-modal network.

 

At UPS, we’ve got the global network, the logistics expertise, and the tailored solutions to give you the edge. All backed by serious environmental responsibility. And no matter what industry you specialize in.

 

We love logistics. Put UPS to work for you, and you’ll love logistics, too.

 

b) Now it is your turn to think of some promotion lines about your business as a logistician.

 

Just for fun reading.

a)	Hidden Message How to write a testimonial for a bad employee:
	–	For someone who frequently missed work: “An employee like this is hard to find”.
	–	For a lazy employee: “You’d be very lucky to get him / her to work for you”.
	–	For a very unproductive person: “No person would be better than him / her for the job”.
	–	For a stupid employee: “There is nothing you can teach a work like this”.
b)	The Job A woman was being interviewed for a job. “You understand that before we can offer you a position, you must take a short test”. “Of course”, she answered. “Well, how much is two plus two?” “Four”. A second application entered the room. After a short interview, the recruiter asked: “Are you ready for the test? How much is two plus two?” The applicant answered, “whatever the boss says it is”. The second applicant got the job.

 

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