Certified Logistics and Supply Chain Management Professional
Logistics & Supply Chain Management are considered as one of the most powerful sources of competitive advantage in recent times. It attempts to enhance the traditional management by focusing on the organization and integration amongst the various partners of supply chain for better management and thus providing greater value to the consumer. Vskills Certified logistics and SCM professionals find employment in various transportation, warehousing, distribution and shipping conglomerates.
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This ppt covers all the necessary points of supply chain management i.e.. how to manage supply chain, inbound & outbound logistic,make and buy analysis, supply chain strategies.
Supply chain management mba 4 sem PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Babasab Patil
The document defines a supply chain as the flow of goods and services from raw material suppliers to end customers, including upstream and downstream activities such as transportation and storage. It also provides definitions of supply chain management from the Institute for Supply Management and The Supply Chain Council. Key issues in supply chain management discussed include network planning, inventory control, distribution strategies, integration, information technology, customer value, and product design.
The Role of the Internet in Supply Chain Management - PPTCHANDAN SINGH
This document presents a project on the role of the internet in supply chain management. It discusses objectives of supply chain management including adding value and improving performance. It reviews literature on types of IT use in SCM including transaction processing, supply chain planning and collaboration, and order tracking. It also discusses the importance of information flow in integrated supply chain management.
This document provides an introduction to supply chain management. It discusses key concepts like the objective of a supply chain being to maximize overall value, and defines a supply chain as all stages involved in fulfilling a customer request. It also covers different views of supply chains, including the cycle view which looks at processes between successive stages, and the push/pull view which categorizes processes as either push (anticipatory) or pull (reactive to customer orders). Achieving strategic fit between the supply chain strategy and competitive strategy is also discussed.
Supply chain management (SCM) systems help companies manage key business processes like suppliers, customers, and partners. SCM involves planning production and delivery, sourcing materials, manufacturing products, and returning unsatisfactory goods. The goals of SCM are speed, efficiency, reduced costs, and improved cycle times. SCM systems have evolved from inventory software in the 1960s to today's technologically advanced systems that help with forecasting, logistics, predictability, and reducing costs. While ERP integrates all business functions, SCM is more specialized in planning and executing the supply chain.
The document discusses supply chain concepts including defining a supply chain as a network of stages that fulfill customer demand and includes manufacturers, suppliers, transporters, warehouses, retailers, and customers. It provides examples of supply chains for Dell and Toyota. Key problems in managing supply chains are discussed as customer service goals, facility location, inventory decisions, and transportation. Decision levels in supply chain management are defined as strategic, tactical, and operational with examples given. Logistics costs for the economy and manufacturing firms are presented.
Westminster is a large health care products manufacturer with a decentralized supply chain across its three independent subsidiaries. Recent research found opportunities to improve integration and customer responsiveness. Three initiatives will be implemented: 1) Production based on customer POS data for timely replenishment. 2) Reduce order cycle through more frequent deliveries and direct store deliveries. 3) Increase logistics technology use to control costs and meet customer needs. This aims to lower inventory, backorders, and shipping costs through a more responsive supply chain.
This ppt covers all the necessary points of supply chain management i.e.. how to manage supply chain, inbound & outbound logistic,make and buy analysis, supply chain strategies.
Supply chain management mba 4 sem PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT Babasab Patil
The document defines a supply chain as the flow of goods and services from raw material suppliers to end customers, including upstream and downstream activities such as transportation and storage. It also provides definitions of supply chain management from the Institute for Supply Management and The Supply Chain Council. Key issues in supply chain management discussed include network planning, inventory control, distribution strategies, integration, information technology, customer value, and product design.
The Role of the Internet in Supply Chain Management - PPTCHANDAN SINGH
This document presents a project on the role of the internet in supply chain management. It discusses objectives of supply chain management including adding value and improving performance. It reviews literature on types of IT use in SCM including transaction processing, supply chain planning and collaboration, and order tracking. It also discusses the importance of information flow in integrated supply chain management.
This document provides an introduction to supply chain management. It discusses key concepts like the objective of a supply chain being to maximize overall value, and defines a supply chain as all stages involved in fulfilling a customer request. It also covers different views of supply chains, including the cycle view which looks at processes between successive stages, and the push/pull view which categorizes processes as either push (anticipatory) or pull (reactive to customer orders). Achieving strategic fit between the supply chain strategy and competitive strategy is also discussed.
Supply chain management (SCM) systems help companies manage key business processes like suppliers, customers, and partners. SCM involves planning production and delivery, sourcing materials, manufacturing products, and returning unsatisfactory goods. The goals of SCM are speed, efficiency, reduced costs, and improved cycle times. SCM systems have evolved from inventory software in the 1960s to today's technologically advanced systems that help with forecasting, logistics, predictability, and reducing costs. While ERP integrates all business functions, SCM is more specialized in planning and executing the supply chain.
The document discusses supply chain concepts including defining a supply chain as a network of stages that fulfill customer demand and includes manufacturers, suppliers, transporters, warehouses, retailers, and customers. It provides examples of supply chains for Dell and Toyota. Key problems in managing supply chains are discussed as customer service goals, facility location, inventory decisions, and transportation. Decision levels in supply chain management are defined as strategic, tactical, and operational with examples given. Logistics costs for the economy and manufacturing firms are presented.
Westminster is a large health care products manufacturer with a decentralized supply chain across its three independent subsidiaries. Recent research found opportunities to improve integration and customer responsiveness. Three initiatives will be implemented: 1) Production based on customer POS data for timely replenishment. 2) Reduce order cycle through more frequent deliveries and direct store deliveries. 3) Increase logistics technology use to control costs and meet customer needs. This aims to lower inventory, backorders, and shipping costs through a more responsive supply chain.
Retail Supplty Chain Presentation To Be Givensunil
The document summarizes a presentation about supply chain management in retail. It discusses key supply chain concepts like integrated supply chains and the benefits they provide. It also provides examples of supply chain processes at companies like Tanishq and McDonald's, describing how they leverage IT systems and a global network of suppliers to efficiently manage inventory and fulfill customer orders.
Trends Emerging in Supply Chain and LogisticsNeal Elbaum
Supply chains are crucial entities that help keep the global economy running just right. Every business today must rely on accurate supply chain management processes in several of its day-to-day operations. The concept of the supply chain has undergone a significant revolution, making the entire process cost-effective and highly efficient. Here are some notable trends in the supply chain industry.
This document discusses supply chain management (SCM). It provides an introduction to SCM, including that it is also known as a value chain and involves the management of inventory flows across organizations. It discusses the importance of SCM in gaining efficiencies, reducing costs, and meeting competitive pressures. The objectives of SCM are also outlined, such as rapid demand fulfillment and giving customers what they want at low costs. Different SCM modules, functions, issues, software solutions, and EDI activities are described. It concludes with a case study of how Bharat Petroleum reduced logistics and distribution costs by 56% and inventory levels by 60% using SAP Supply Chain Management software.
Essentials of Supply Chain Management, 4th Edition Lecture and Study SlidesMichael Hugos
Lecture slides and weekly quizzes for instructors and students using Essentials of Supply Chain Management, 4th Ed. PowerPoint version available, contact info@scmglobe.com.
Supply chain management involves coordinating the production, delivery, and sales of a product to customers. It includes integrating suppliers, distributors, and customers into a cohesive process. Information systems are important for facilitating supply chain management by allowing organizations to track inventory levels, monitor orders, plan production based on demand, and communicate changes quickly. Uncertainties in supply can be reduced through accurate information sharing across the supply chain network. Common supply chain management software helps model supply chains and generate optimal sourcing and manufacturing plans.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
The document discusses retail supply chain management in China. It provides an overview of the current status and challenges of supply chain management among Chinese retailers. Specifically, it notes that Chinese retailers lag behind western retailers in areas like information systems, distribution centers, and cold chain logistics for perishable foods. Common issues include a lack of modern facilities, inefficient operations, and over-reliance on suppliers for distribution. The development of supply chain management in China remains a work in progress.
This document discusses the role of information technology in supply chain management. It states that information is crucial for coordinating supply chains and enabling good decisions. IT systems capture and deliver the accurate, accessible, and shared information needed across strategic planning, operations, inventory management, transportation, sourcing, and other supply chain functions. When implemented effectively, IT can significantly improve supply chain performance by providing visibility across the end-to-end process from suppliers to customers.
This document discusses supply chain management. It defines supply chain management as coordinating the flow of materials, information, and finances from suppliers to manufacturers to distributors to retailers to consumers. The goal is to reduce inventory while keeping products available. There are three main flows in a supply chain: product flow, information flow, and financial flow. The document also discusses key drivers, issues, and challenges in supply chain management like strategic partnerships, information sharing, and defining customer value.
Digital Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain 4.0 - Supply Chain Management ...Danar Mustafa
This document discusses supply chain 4.0 and the key implications of digital technologies in supply chain management. It defines key terms like digitization and digital transformation. It outlines the industrial revolutions and driving technologies of industry 4.0 like the internet of things, cloud computing, and big data analytics. It also discusses how digitalization can unlock value and benefits through mass customization, automation, and leveraging big data. Finally, it provides examples of how new digital technologies are transforming supply chain management.
An introduction to supply chain management and role of transportataionBehzad Behdani
This presentation provides a brief introduction about “supply chain management” and especially, the role of transportation in the smooth operation of “modern” supply chains is discussed.
This document discusses supply chain management in retail. It defines supply chain management and describes the flows and conflicting objectives that exist in supply chains. It notes the difficulty in matching supply and demand due to uncertainties. It discusses the need for supply chain management in retail to reduce costs, save time, and increase customer satisfaction and profits. The document contrasts push-based and pull-based supply chain strategies and describes functions in the retail supply chain like transportation and inventory management. It addresses topics like supplier selection, outsourcing decisions, and global supply chain issues.
Managing Logistics in Retail Marketing.Heleen Mills
This document discusses logistics and supply chain management in retail. It makes three key points:
1. Logistics involves planning and implementing the physical movement of products from manufacturers to consumers. It includes storage, inventory management, transportation, packaging and communications.
2. Traditionally, supply chains used a "push" strategy with manufacturers in control, but they now use a "pull" strategy driven by consumer demand. Retailers are more involved in designing supply chains.
3. Inventory management is important, with fast inventory turnover better than slow turnover. For fashion retailers, short product cycles and regular new items allow customers to shop more often and improve competitiveness.
The Effect Of Material Management Techniques On Production Planning Processjaike james
This presentation is prepared as part of the semester 4 POM assignment. All material we have used in PPT is (explanations and animated PPT files) available for download. The following link will take you to the downloads page of the authors GDrive (https://bit.ly/3f7JB9q). In case you need any further help regarding the project, you can get in touch with them, authors via our LinkedIn Hisham (https://bit.ly/3y1NvJp) and Jaike(https://bit.ly/3exll1d)
Logistics and supply chain management involves planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to customers. Key activities include order processing, inventory management, materials planning, warehousing, and transportation. The objectives are to meet customer service standards, reduce costs and cycle times. Integrated supply networks involving partnerships between companies have been predicted to improve information sharing, decision making, collaboration and speed of execution. Third and fourth party logistics providers offer outsourced services to manage portions of companies' supply chains. Global logistics requires coordination of product and information flows internationally while addressing issues like transportation costs, integration across cultures and customer service consistency.
1) The document discusses information systems and supply chain management in the retail industry. It focuses on how retailers and vendors collaborate through information sharing and strategic partnerships to ensure the right inventory is available for customers.
2) Key aspects covered include benefits of supply chain collaboration like improved product availability and higher returns on investment. Technologies like RFID and EDI are transforming information flows to create more efficient push and pull supply chain models.
3) Advanced approaches like CPFR involve sharing proprietary strategic data to optimize forecasting, replenishment and inventory levels across the retail supply chain. When implemented successfully, these systems and partnerships can provide retailers with a significant competitive advantage.
Supply Chain and Logistics Information SystemAnusuya Nandi
The document discusses supply chain and logistics management information systems (LMIS). It defines an LMIS as a system used to aggregate, analyze, and display logistics data to make decisions and manage the supply chain. An LMIS tracks inventory levels, consumption, demand, shipments and other key metrics. It links different supply chain levels and shares needed information. Common challenges include poor recordkeeping, reporting, data sharing, and use of data for decision making. The document also discusses e-business applications in supply chain management like e-commerce, e-procurement, and e-collaboration.
This document discusses the relationship between logistics and marketing. It begins by providing an overview of supply chain management and the key logistics activities involved in transportation, warehousing, and information flows. It then explains how logistics interfaces with the four Ps of marketing: product, price, promotion, and place (distribution). Specifically, it notes that logistics managers should be involved in product design decisions since physical characteristics impact costs, and that pricing, promotion strategies, and distribution channels all affect demand patterns and inventory requirements planned by logistics.
Introduction To Supply Chain Management Week 1Shah Danny
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses supply chain management. It defines a supply chain as a global network used to deliver products from raw materials to end users through information flow, physical distribution, and cash flow. Supply chain management involves planning, implementing, and controlling supply chain operations to efficiently satisfy customer requirements. The goals of supply chain management are to drive customer value, utilize assets better, and grow revenue. Benefits include reducing uncertainty, maintaining proper inventory levels, minimizing delays, and providing good customer service. Problems along the supply chain can include delays, lack of coordination, uncertainties, poor demand forecasting, and interference in production. Solutions involve scanning the business environment, enhancing strategic objectives, and improving organizational skills.
Retail Supplty Chain Presentation To Be Givensunil
The document summarizes a presentation about supply chain management in retail. It discusses key supply chain concepts like integrated supply chains and the benefits they provide. It also provides examples of supply chain processes at companies like Tanishq and McDonald's, describing how they leverage IT systems and a global network of suppliers to efficiently manage inventory and fulfill customer orders.
Trends Emerging in Supply Chain and LogisticsNeal Elbaum
Supply chains are crucial entities that help keep the global economy running just right. Every business today must rely on accurate supply chain management processes in several of its day-to-day operations. The concept of the supply chain has undergone a significant revolution, making the entire process cost-effective and highly efficient. Here are some notable trends in the supply chain industry.
This document discusses supply chain management (SCM). It provides an introduction to SCM, including that it is also known as a value chain and involves the management of inventory flows across organizations. It discusses the importance of SCM in gaining efficiencies, reducing costs, and meeting competitive pressures. The objectives of SCM are also outlined, such as rapid demand fulfillment and giving customers what they want at low costs. Different SCM modules, functions, issues, software solutions, and EDI activities are described. It concludes with a case study of how Bharat Petroleum reduced logistics and distribution costs by 56% and inventory levels by 60% using SAP Supply Chain Management software.
Essentials of Supply Chain Management, 4th Edition Lecture and Study SlidesMichael Hugos
Lecture slides and weekly quizzes for instructors and students using Essentials of Supply Chain Management, 4th Ed. PowerPoint version available, contact info@scmglobe.com.
Supply chain management involves coordinating the production, delivery, and sales of a product to customers. It includes integrating suppliers, distributors, and customers into a cohesive process. Information systems are important for facilitating supply chain management by allowing organizations to track inventory levels, monitor orders, plan production based on demand, and communicate changes quickly. Uncertainties in supply can be reduced through accurate information sharing across the supply chain network. Common supply chain management software helps model supply chains and generate optimal sourcing and manufacturing plans.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
The document discusses retail supply chain management in China. It provides an overview of the current status and challenges of supply chain management among Chinese retailers. Specifically, it notes that Chinese retailers lag behind western retailers in areas like information systems, distribution centers, and cold chain logistics for perishable foods. Common issues include a lack of modern facilities, inefficient operations, and over-reliance on suppliers for distribution. The development of supply chain management in China remains a work in progress.
This document discusses the role of information technology in supply chain management. It states that information is crucial for coordinating supply chains and enabling good decisions. IT systems capture and deliver the accurate, accessible, and shared information needed across strategic planning, operations, inventory management, transportation, sourcing, and other supply chain functions. When implemented effectively, IT can significantly improve supply chain performance by providing visibility across the end-to-end process from suppliers to customers.
This document discusses supply chain management. It defines supply chain management as coordinating the flow of materials, information, and finances from suppliers to manufacturers to distributors to retailers to consumers. The goal is to reduce inventory while keeping products available. There are three main flows in a supply chain: product flow, information flow, and financial flow. The document also discusses key drivers, issues, and challenges in supply chain management like strategic partnerships, information sharing, and defining customer value.
Digital Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain 4.0 - Supply Chain Management ...Danar Mustafa
This document discusses supply chain 4.0 and the key implications of digital technologies in supply chain management. It defines key terms like digitization and digital transformation. It outlines the industrial revolutions and driving technologies of industry 4.0 like the internet of things, cloud computing, and big data analytics. It also discusses how digitalization can unlock value and benefits through mass customization, automation, and leveraging big data. Finally, it provides examples of how new digital technologies are transforming supply chain management.
An introduction to supply chain management and role of transportataionBehzad Behdani
This presentation provides a brief introduction about “supply chain management” and especially, the role of transportation in the smooth operation of “modern” supply chains is discussed.
This document discusses supply chain management in retail. It defines supply chain management and describes the flows and conflicting objectives that exist in supply chains. It notes the difficulty in matching supply and demand due to uncertainties. It discusses the need for supply chain management in retail to reduce costs, save time, and increase customer satisfaction and profits. The document contrasts push-based and pull-based supply chain strategies and describes functions in the retail supply chain like transportation and inventory management. It addresses topics like supplier selection, outsourcing decisions, and global supply chain issues.
Managing Logistics in Retail Marketing.Heleen Mills
This document discusses logistics and supply chain management in retail. It makes three key points:
1. Logistics involves planning and implementing the physical movement of products from manufacturers to consumers. It includes storage, inventory management, transportation, packaging and communications.
2. Traditionally, supply chains used a "push" strategy with manufacturers in control, but they now use a "pull" strategy driven by consumer demand. Retailers are more involved in designing supply chains.
3. Inventory management is important, with fast inventory turnover better than slow turnover. For fashion retailers, short product cycles and regular new items allow customers to shop more often and improve competitiveness.
The Effect Of Material Management Techniques On Production Planning Processjaike james
This presentation is prepared as part of the semester 4 POM assignment. All material we have used in PPT is (explanations and animated PPT files) available for download. The following link will take you to the downloads page of the authors GDrive (https://bit.ly/3f7JB9q). In case you need any further help regarding the project, you can get in touch with them, authors via our LinkedIn Hisham (https://bit.ly/3y1NvJp) and Jaike(https://bit.ly/3exll1d)
Logistics and supply chain management involves planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to customers. Key activities include order processing, inventory management, materials planning, warehousing, and transportation. The objectives are to meet customer service standards, reduce costs and cycle times. Integrated supply networks involving partnerships between companies have been predicted to improve information sharing, decision making, collaboration and speed of execution. Third and fourth party logistics providers offer outsourced services to manage portions of companies' supply chains. Global logistics requires coordination of product and information flows internationally while addressing issues like transportation costs, integration across cultures and customer service consistency.
1) The document discusses information systems and supply chain management in the retail industry. It focuses on how retailers and vendors collaborate through information sharing and strategic partnerships to ensure the right inventory is available for customers.
2) Key aspects covered include benefits of supply chain collaboration like improved product availability and higher returns on investment. Technologies like RFID and EDI are transforming information flows to create more efficient push and pull supply chain models.
3) Advanced approaches like CPFR involve sharing proprietary strategic data to optimize forecasting, replenishment and inventory levels across the retail supply chain. When implemented successfully, these systems and partnerships can provide retailers with a significant competitive advantage.
Supply Chain and Logistics Information SystemAnusuya Nandi
The document discusses supply chain and logistics management information systems (LMIS). It defines an LMIS as a system used to aggregate, analyze, and display logistics data to make decisions and manage the supply chain. An LMIS tracks inventory levels, consumption, demand, shipments and other key metrics. It links different supply chain levels and shares needed information. Common challenges include poor recordkeeping, reporting, data sharing, and use of data for decision making. The document also discusses e-business applications in supply chain management like e-commerce, e-procurement, and e-collaboration.
This document discusses the relationship between logistics and marketing. It begins by providing an overview of supply chain management and the key logistics activities involved in transportation, warehousing, and information flows. It then explains how logistics interfaces with the four Ps of marketing: product, price, promotion, and place (distribution). Specifically, it notes that logistics managers should be involved in product design decisions since physical characteristics impact costs, and that pricing, promotion strategies, and distribution channels all affect demand patterns and inventory requirements planned by logistics.
Introduction To Supply Chain Management Week 1Shah Danny
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses supply chain management. It defines a supply chain as a global network used to deliver products from raw materials to end users through information flow, physical distribution, and cash flow. Supply chain management involves planning, implementing, and controlling supply chain operations to efficiently satisfy customer requirements. The goals of supply chain management are to drive customer value, utilize assets better, and grow revenue. Benefits include reducing uncertainty, maintaining proper inventory levels, minimizing delays, and providing good customer service. Problems along the supply chain can include delays, lack of coordination, uncertainties, poor demand forecasting, and interference in production. Solutions involve scanning the business environment, enhancing strategic objectives, and improving organizational skills.
Supply chain management-Introduction-Part 1Gourab Ray
This document provides an overview of supply chain management and logistics. It defines supply chain management as dealing with linking organizations within a supply chain to meet demand efficiently and at low cost. Logistics is described as managing the flow of goods from origin to customer. Key aspects of logistics work are discussed, including order processing, inventory management, transportation, warehousing, and facility network design. The document also provides historical context on how supply chain management related to colonialism and a conceptual diagram of an integrated supply chain framework.
This document discusses supply chain management (SCM). It defines SCM as managing the flow of goods and services from raw materials to end customers, including sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution. The document outlines the history and evolution of SCM and logistics. It describes how SCM adds value at each step of the supply chain and how the objectives of SCM are to maximize overall value created for the customer and increase supply chain profitability.
The document discusses key aspects of supply chain management including demand creation and forecasting, product development and commercialization, distribution network configuration, information sharing, and inventory management. It emphasizes the importance of integrating these different elements and having clear communication across the entire supply chain to quickly fulfill customer demand like the fast fashion retailer Zara, which can design, produce, and deliver new products to stores within 3 weeks through a highly coordinated process.
Supply chain management involves the flow of goods and information from raw materials to the customer. It includes procurement, production, and distribution. Key drivers are production, inventory, location, transportation, and information. The components are plan, develop, make, deliver, and return. Products, information, and funds flow between customers and suppliers. Supply chain management aims to coordinate activities among organizations to trade off costs, service, time, risk, and other metrics across the chain.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in international logistics and global supply chain management. It discusses the evolution of logistics and supply chain management, factors driving globalization of business, and essential components for effective global logistics and SCM. The document also summarizes several keys to global logistics excellence, including total delivered cost management, global logistics process automation, and integrated planning and execution platforms.
This document outlines a presentation on supply chain management. It defines supply chain management as managing the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers, including inventory, purchasing, and delivery. The supply chain process involves planning production, sourcing materials, making products, delivering products, and selling to customers. Key performance indicators for supply chain management relate to inventory levels and turnover, purchasing costs, delivery times, order fulfillment rates, and supplier and customer satisfaction.
The document discusses supply chain management and procurement. It defines supply chain management as the management of the flow of goods from raw materials to finished products to the consumer. It also discusses types of procurement including single tender, OEM, collaborator, urgency orders, limited tender, competitive tender, and open tender. Finally, it covers basic procurement terminology such as cost, insurance and freight terms, performance bank guarantees, lead times, liquidated damages, inspections, and letters of intent.
A brief overview of Supply Chain Management including explanation of different types of Stock. This documents contains the brief explanation of Demand and Supply
The document discusses supply chain management. It defines a supply chain as the system involved in moving products from suppliers to customers, including organizations, activities, and resources. Supply chain management involves planning, implementing, and controlling supply chain operations to efficiently meet customer demands. It encompasses sourcing, procurement, production, and logistics management as well as coordination with supply chain partners. The goals of efficient supply chain management are revenue growth, better asset utilization, and cost reduction.
This document discusses achieving strategic fit between a company's competitive strategy and its supply chain strategy. It outlines three key steps: 1) Understanding customer needs and how they impact supply chain uncertainty. 2) Understanding the company's supply chain capabilities and how to balance responsiveness and efficiency. 3) Aligning the supply chain strategy to best meet customer needs given the company's supply chain capabilities. Strategic fit is achieved when a company's supply chain strategy supports its competitive strategy to satisfy customer priorities. The document also discusses factors like product life cycles and competitive changes that require evolving the supply chain strategy over time.
The document discusses supply chain management (SCM). It defines SCM as the active management of supply chain activities to maximize customer value and achieve a competitive advantage. It describes key aspects of SCM including integrating suppliers, distributors and customers; using information systems to automate information flow; and setting objectives at strategic, tactical and operational levels to manage resources, scheduling and production planning. The document also outlines challenges in SCM like demand uncertainties and the bullwhip effect, and how information systems and software can help address these challenges by facilitating information flow, tracking orders and inventory, and enabling collaborative planning across the supply chain.
The document discusses supply chain management (SCM). It defines SCM as the management of relationships between suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers, and customers to deliver value to customers at a low cost. The goal of SCM is to optimize efficiency through integrating these entities. The document also describes how SCM has evolved from a "push" model driven by forecasts to a "pull" model driven by actual customer demand.
the committed delivery window
The document provides an overview of the logistics and supply chain management space in India. It discusses key aspects of supply chain management including integration across businesses. It estimates the potential market size for logistics and supply chain management in India to be around 8 trillion rupees across various industries like manufacturing, retail, transportation, and services. The document also outlines career opportunities and typical job roles in supply chain management at different experience levels.
1. A supply chain involves all parties involved in fulfilling a customer request, including suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Materials and products flow between these entities.
2. Supply chain management (SCM) aims to efficiently integrate these entities so that the right products are delivered to the right place at the right time while minimizing costs.
3. Uncertainty is inherent in supply chains and can cause fluctuations in inventory levels and backorders, even if customer demand remains steady. SCM strategies aim to reduce this uncertainty and its negative effects.
Supply Chain Management in the Motor Vehicle Industry, the Example of Mini.aguesdon
The powerpoint presentation based on my dissertation. It is much less complete than the dissertation itself, as the presentation must only last 3 minutes.
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IISCM Digest is the supply chain and procurement magazine from Integrated Institute of Supply Chain Management (IISCM). IISCM is a unit of Fhyzics Business Consultants Private Limited. IISCM Digest will feature articles, interviews, book reviews, SCM concepts, SCM terminologies, future trends in supply chain management, job openings, supply chain and procurement career advice, certifications, education opportunities, upcoming webinars etc.
Certified International Supply Chain Professional Dubai UAEITI Institute
Certified International Supply Chain Professional Dubai UAE. From International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute USA. For more visit : http://itiinstitute.org/coursesuae/certified-supplychain-manager.html
PPT for Logistic Management unit 1 and unit 2 and unit 3Rajeswari Anand
This document provides an overview of a logistics management course. It outlines 5 units that will be covered: Introduction, Procurement, Inventory Management, Transportation, and Warehousing. The objectives are to understand logistics functions and supply chain management, inventory policies, transportation modes, and warehouse types. Upon completing the course, students should be able to analyze how logistics decisions impact performance, develop inventory and transportation strategies, and have an overall understanding of logistics management.
In the dynamic landscape of logistics and supply chain management, staying ahead of the curve is essential for career growth. Trivandrum, known for its vibrant educational ecosystem, offers a range of courses to empower professionals in this field. Among the myriad options, "civil QA QC courses in Trivandrum" stand out as crucial for individuals aiming to excel in logistics and supply chain management roles.
Institute to Industry For logistics professionalsAbeer Ray
The CII Institute of Logistics provides various certification programs in logistics and supply chain management through distance education and in-house corporate formats. The distance programs range from certificates to post-graduate diplomas lasting 6 months to 18 months, while the in-house programs offer shorter functional certificates lasting 20-30 hours. The courses cover both functional and behavioral aspects of logistics management, and include topics like supply chain strategies, management tools, and technologies like RFID. The Institute aims to align their coursework with current industry skill needs through committees and alliances.
This document discusses supply chain management and the future of logistics. It covers key factors for supply chain success like route optimization, inventory management, and technology. It discusses concepts like demand driven value networks, integrative improvement systems, and supply chain maturity. It addresses topics such as inventory optimization, different planning needs, talent management, asset management, transportation methods, warehousing, packaging, and the roles of technology. It outlines principles of asset management and discusses the future of supply chains, challenges, and measures for success.
Planning building & operating 3rd party warehousingImdad Logistics
This document outlines the planning and implementation process for building and operating a third-party logistics centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2010. It begins by defining key terms like supply chain, third-party logistics, and operational specifications. It then discusses determining the facility type and engineering guidelines. Sections also address the questions of why go with third-party logistics, who would be involved, when to launch, and how to implement the project over six phases from initiation to going live. The implementation process would take around 22 months from initiation to a pilot project assessment.
The document discusses supply chain management and logistics. It defines supply chain management as managing the network of processes involved in procurement, manufacturing, distribution, and sales order fulfillment. Logistics is described as the backbone that drives supply chains by managing the flow of goods and information between entities. Information technology is highlighted as a key enabler of modern global supply chains. The roles of transportation, warehouses, vendors, and third-party logistics providers in facilitating complex international supply chain networks are also outlined.
Quality Management Systems In Logistics And Supply Chain - TCI Logisitcstcilogistics
The application of the eight modern TQM principles of ISO9001 in supply chain quality management, namely customer focus, leadership, involvement of people, process management, system management, continual improvement, factual approach to decision-making, and mutually beneficial supplier relationships, so as to promote the improvement of operation efficiency and competition advantage of the whole supply chain system.
This document provides an overview of integrated supply chain management (ISCM) and recommendations for its implementation. It defines ISCM as coordinating the flow of goods, information, and funds from suppliers to customers. The document recommends using the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model to assess a company's supply chain, which breaks the supply chain into planning, sourcing, production, and delivery processes. It also outlines a three phase approach to implementing ISCM - concept, conversion, and execution phases - and the key activities involved in each phase, such as assessing opportunities, developing strategies and organizational structures, and translating strategies into actions.
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I.1 Interface between Logistics Manufacturing
I.2 Logistics: Manufacturing issues in Customer Service.
I.3 Production scheduling
I.4 Interface between Logistics Marketing
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
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Logistics & Supply Chain ManagementLogistics & Supply Chain ManagementLogistics & Supply Chain ManagementLogistics & Supply Chain Management are considered as one of the most powerful sources
of competitive advantage in recent times. It attempts to enhance the traditional
management by focusing on the organization and integration amongst the various partners
of supply chain for better management and thus providing greater value to the consumer.
Vskills Certified logistics and SCM professionals find employment in various
transportation, warehousing, distribution and shipping conglomerates.
Why should one take this certification?Why should one take this certification?Why should one take this certification?Why should one take this certification?
To develop knowledge, skills and competencies in the field of logistics and supply chain
management and learn about the different aspects of logistics functions, including
purchasing, operations, warehousing and transportation and supply chain management. It
enables you to understand logistics and supply chain management and the global logistics
industry.
Who will benefit fWho will benefit fWho will benefit fWho will benefit from taking this certification?rom taking this certification?rom taking this certification?rom taking this certification?
This certification is designed for those who plan a professional career or specialization in
the field of logistics and supply chain management. It seeks to benefit individuals involved
in operations, warehousing, transportation and SCM, third party logistics providers or any
individuals seeking to expand their understanding of the global logistics and transport
industry.
Test Details:Test Details:Test Details:Test Details:
• Duration:Duration:Duration:Duration: 60 minutes
• No. of questions:No. of questions:No. of questions:No. of questions: 50
• Maximum marks:Maximum marks:Maximum marks:Maximum marks: 50, Passing marks: 25 (50%); There is no negative marking in
this module.
Fee Structure:Fee Structure:Fee Structure:Fee Structure:
Rs. 4,000/- (Includes all taxes)
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Table of Content
I. Introduction to LogisticsI. Introduction to LogisticsI. Introduction to LogisticsI. Introduction to Logistics
I.1 Interface between Logistics Manufacturing
I.2 Logistics: Manufacturing issues in Customer Service.
I.3 Production scheduling
I.4 Interface between Logistics Marketing
II. Material ManagementII. Material ManagementII. Material ManagementII. Material Management
II.1 Introduction
II.2 Objectives and Functions of Materials Management
II.3 Functions of Material Management
II.4 Secondary Functions
III Distribution Channel ManagementIII Distribution Channel ManagementIII Distribution Channel ManagementIII Distribution Channel Management
III.1 Functions of Marketing Channels
III.2 Importance of Channel Distribution
III.3 Types of Channel Arrangement
III.4 Type of Channel Members
III.5 Activities performed by marketing channels
III.6 Role of Intermediary in a Marketing Channel
III.7 Types of Intermediaries
III.8 Difference between Direct and Indirect Marketing Channels
III.9 Multiple Channels of Distribution
III.10 Channel Flow
III.11 Establishment Issues
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III.12 Level of Distribution Coverage
III.13 Managing Marketing Channels
III.14 Selecting Channel Members
III.15 Implementing Channel Strategy
III.16 Evaluating Channel Performance
IV Warehouse Management and ControlIV Warehouse Management and ControlIV Warehouse Management and ControlIV Warehouse Management and Control
IV.1 Warehouse Management System (WMS)
IV.2 Warehousing
IV.3 Warehouse operating principles
IV.4 Warehouse strategy
IV.5 Planning the distribution warehouse
IV.6 Warehouse layout
IV.7 Types of Material handling systems in warehousing
V TransportationV TransportationV TransportationV Transportation
V.1 Importance of Transportation
V.2 Modes of Transport
V.3 Containerization
VI Supply chain ManagementVI Supply chain ManagementVI Supply chain ManagementVI Supply chain Management
VI.1 Porter Value Chain
VI.2 Working of SCM
VI.3 Manufacturing Flow Management
VI.4 International Supply Chain and Logistics
VI.5 Supply Chain Management in Rural Areas
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VII Distribution and NetworkVII Distribution and NetworkVII Distribution and NetworkVII Distribution and Networking in SCMing in SCMing in SCMing in SCM
VII.1 Factors Influencing Distribution Network Design
VII.2 Design Options for a Distribution Network
VII.3 Selecting a Distribution Network Design
VIII Cost Analysis and Measurement in SCMVIII Cost Analysis and Measurement in SCMVIII Cost Analysis and Measurement in SCMVIII Cost Analysis and Measurement in SCM
VIII.1 Costs in supply Chain
VIII.2 Importance and Need for cost analyses
VIII.3 Analyzing supply Chain Cost
VIII.4 Classification of Supply Chain Costs
VIII.5 Performance Measurement
VIII.6 Evaluation of performance in Supply Chain Management
VIII.7 Design Strategy in Supply Chain Management
VIII.8 Outsourcing
VIII.9 Design for Logistics
IX Mathematical ModeIX Mathematical ModeIX Mathematical ModeIX Mathematical Modeling in Logisticsling in Logisticsling in Logisticsling in Logistics
IX.1 Applications of Network Optimization
IX.2 Formulating Transportation Problem
IX.3 Transshipment Problems
IX.4 Network Models
X Role of Information Technology in SCMX Role of Information Technology in SCMX Role of Information Technology in SCMX Role of Information Technology in SCM
X.1 Electronic Commerce (e-commerce)
X.2 Electronic Data Interchange
X.3 Bar Coding and Scanning
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X.4 Data Warehouse
X.5 Internet
X.6 Intranet/Extranet
X.7 World Wide Web
X. 8 Decision Support Systems
X.9 Manufacturing Process systems
X.10 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
X.11 Distribution on Requirements Planning (DRP)
X.12 Supply Chain Planning (SCP)
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Course OutlineCourse OutlineCourse OutlineCourse Outline
I. Introduction to LogisticsI. Introduction to LogisticsI. Introduction to LogisticsI. Introduction to Logistics
Explains the activities performed and the decisions taken to facilitate the flow of
goods and services.
Describes the various components of logistics management.
Explains the primary strategies followed by every organization in the competitive
environment.
Explains the primary determinants for an effective operation of logistic interface and
describes the competitive priorities and manufacturing strategies followed in any organization.
Understand the manufacturing/logistics issues at the interface to improve customer
service.
Explains the concepts of production scheduling and its benefits.
Explains the relation between logistics and marketing.
II. Material ManagementII. Material ManagementII. Material ManagementII. Material Management
Explains the process and importance of Materials Management.
Describes the primary and secondary objectives of Materials Management.
Describes the primary functions of Materials Management such as Materials
Requirement Planning (MRP), purchasing, planning and controlling the inventory,
ascertaining and managing the flow and supply of material and ensuring Quality
Control.
Describes the secondary functions of Materials Management such as simplification
and standardization, monitoring the design and development of the product, taking
appropriate make and buy decision, ensure proper coding and classification of
material and proper forecasting and planning of demand of the product.
III Distribution Channel ManagementIII Distribution Channel ManagementIII Distribution Channel ManagementIII Distribution Channel Management
Explains the basic distribution channels and the standard functions performed by
manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers as well another channels members existing
in the channel arrangement.
Explains the importance of channel distribution in the channel arrangement.
Explains Independent and Dependent channels in a given channel arrangement.
Explains the different type of channel members that is Reseller and Specialty
Service Providers.
Understand the activities performed by marketing channels such as Disseminating
Marketing Communications and Promote Brands, Sorting and Regrouping
Products, Storing and Managing Inventory, Product distribution, Assume
Ownership Risk and Extend Credit and Share Marketing and Other Information.
Explains the role and functions performed by an intermediary in a distribution
channel.
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Describes the advantages and disadvantages of using an intermediary in a
distribution channel.
Explains the different types of intermediary existing in a distribution system.
Distinguish between Direct and Indirect Marketing Channels.
Explains the functioning of Multiple Channels of distribution and describes the
structure of Channel Levels.
Explains the channel flow in a Distribution Channel Arrangement.
Explains the factors to be considered when designing a distribution strategy such as
Marketing decision issues and Channel Relationship issues.
Understand the levels of Distribution Coverage such as Mass Coverage, selective
Coverage and Exclusive Coverage.
Understand the management of the Marketing Channels
Explains the process of electing the Channel Members by considering the nature
and importance of Marketing Channels, developing channel objective and strategy
and determining the channel structure.
Describes the steps involved in implementing channel strategy and evaluating the
channel performances by taking into account financial evaluation, working
relationship, legal and ethical issues and level of market exposure.
Explains the Forward and Reverse channels of distribution.
Understand the concept of Physical distribution and explains the components of
physical distribution management system.
IV Warehouse Management and ControlIV Warehouse Management and ControlIV Warehouse Management and ControlIV Warehouse Management and Control
Explains the common warehouse storage system, important elements of
warehousing and describes an effective layout of the warehouse storage system.
Describes the working of the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and its
objectives.
Explains benefits of warehousing and describes the primary principles involved in
operating a warehouse.
Understand the warehousing strategies and explains the planning of the distribution
of warehouses.
Explains the proper layout of a warehouse in terms of pilferage protection and
product deterioration.
Describes the different type of material handling system in warehousing.
Describes the different types of material handling equipments such as conveyor,
crane, elevators and hoists, industrial trucks, auxiliary equipments and other
miscellaneous handling equipments.
V TransportationV TransportationV TransportationV Transportation
Explains procedure and importance of transportation.
Describes the different modes of transportation such as land transport, water
transport and air transport.
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Describes freight containers as defined by International Organization for
Standardization (ISO), advantages of a container, classification of containers and
the standard container dimensions and capacity.
VI Supply chain ManagementVI Supply chain ManagementVI Supply chain ManagementVI Supply chain Management
Describes the Porter Value Chain and the primary activities involved in competing in any
industry as defined by Porter.
Explains the working of SCM and describes the integrated Supply Chain Management
System in terms of Customer relationship management, Demand management, Customer
service Management and Customer order fulfillment.
Understand Manufacturing flow management in terms of product procurement and
development and commercialization.
Explains the International supply chain and logistics and describes the international
commercial terms.
Describes the criticalities pertaining to logistics in rural areas and the carious storage options
available.
VII Distribution and Networking in SCMVII Distribution and Networking in SCMVII Distribution and Networking in SCMVII Distribution and Networking in SCM
Explain the Factors Influencing Distribution Network Design such as the customer
needs and the cost of meeting customer needs.
Explains the design for a distribution network being classified on the basis of
Manufacturer storage with direct shipping, Manufacturer storage with direct
shipping and in-transit merge, Distributor storage with package carrier delivery,
Distributor storage with last mile delivery, Manufacturer / distributor storage with
costumer pickup and Retail storage with customer pickup.
VIII CoVIII CoVIII CoVIII Cost Analysis and Measurement in SCMst Analysis and Measurement in SCMst Analysis and Measurement in SCMst Analysis and Measurement in SCM
Describes the effect of distribution network on the cost in terms of Inventories,
Transportation, Facilities and handling and Information.
Understand the importance and need of cost analyses.
Describes the process of analyzing supply chain cost with the help of Activity Based
Costing (ABC) method and explains the classification of these costs.
Describes the techniques for measurement of supply performance with the help of
Benchmarking and Balance Score Card.
Explains the SCOR-Model and the steps involved in improving the supply chain
performance.
Describes the techniques for evaluating the performance in supply chain
management using Inventory turnover ratio and Weeks-of-Supply.
Describes the design strategies in supply chain management using Bullwhip effect.
Explains the reasons and benefits of Outsourcing.
Understand the design for logistics using Mass customization and the principle
involved in organizing an effective mass customization program.
Explains the Price-Break Model and the procedure of calculating the Price-Break.
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IX Mathematical Modeling in LogisticsIX Mathematical Modeling in LogisticsIX Mathematical Modeling in LogisticsIX Mathematical Modeling in Logistics
Understand the Mathematical modeling in logistics using Transportation,
Assignment and Transshipment problem.
Explains the Network models using PERT (Project Evaluation Review
technique)/CPM (Critical Path Method), Shortest Path problems, Maximum Flow
Problem and Minimum Spanning Tree Problem.
X Role of Information Technology in SCMX Role of Information Technology in SCMX Role of Information Technology in SCMX Role of Information Technology in SCM
Explains the role of IT in integrated SCM.
Explains the IT applications in SCM.
Explains the emergence of Electronic Commerce (e-commerce) and the major
challenges faced in is implementation
Explains the process of Electronic data interchange or EDI to facilitate computer to computer
interchange of business documents and/or information between trading partners.
Explains the advantages of EDI in terms of cost reduction.
Describes the process of Coding and Scanning and the general benefits of Bar Code technology
in the supply chain environment.
Explains the concept of Data Warehousing and its advantages.
Explains the concept of Intranet/Extranet in an organization.
Explains the concept of Decision Support System to provide computerized support to
complex non-routine and partially structured decisions.
Understand the concept of Manufacturing Process System (MPS) and its objectives.
Describe the evolution and development of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
System and Distribution Requirement Planning (DRP).
Explains the process of Supply Chain Planning (SCP).
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Sample QuestionsSample QuestionsSample QuestionsSample Questions
1.1.1.1. NonNonNonNon----destructive methods of inspecting and identifying goods indestructive methods of inspecting and identifying goods indestructive methods of inspecting and identifying goods indestructive methods of inspecting and identifying goods in transportationtransportationtransportationtransportation
systems is called _________systems is called _________systems is called _________systems is called _________
A. Radiography
B. Cargo Scanning
C. Produce Inspection
D. Goods Verification
2. Which of these is not a2. Which of these is not a2. Which of these is not a2. Which of these is not a criterioncriterioncriterioncriterion for site selection for a warehousefor site selection for a warehousefor site selection for a warehousefor site selection for a warehouse????
A. Cost Of Procurement Should Be Less
B. Should Be Located In A Major Industrial Area.
C. Services Like Labor Etc Should Be Easily Available
D. Must Be Sufficiently High To Afford Proper Drainage
3. It is common for international marketers to ______3. It is common for international marketers to ______3. It is common for international marketers to ______3. It is common for international marketers to ________ their channel strategies__ their channel strategies__ their channel strategies__ their channel strategies
for each country.for each country.for each country.for each country.
A. Extend
B. Adapt
C. Restrict
D. Eliminate
4. In4. In4. In4. In an automobile manufacturing facility, the management has brought down thean automobile manufacturing facility, the management has brought down thean automobile manufacturing facility, the management has brought down thean automobile manufacturing facility, the management has brought down the
cost of ordering of automotive components from Rs 500 to Rs 50 through thecost of ordering of automotive components from Rs 500 to Rs 50 through thecost of ordering of automotive components from Rs 500 to Rs 50 through thecost of ordering of automotive components from Rs 500 to Rs 50 through the
introduintroduintroduintroduction of electronic ordering. The annual demand of cars is 15,000 units.ction of electronic ordering. The annual demand of cars is 15,000 units.ction of electronic ordering. The annual demand of cars is 15,000 units.ction of electronic ordering. The annual demand of cars is 15,000 units.
Inventory carrying cost of automotive components is Rs 20 per unit per year. TheInventory carrying cost of automotive components is Rs 20 per unit per year. TheInventory carrying cost of automotive components is Rs 20 per unit per year. TheInventory carrying cost of automotive components is Rs 20 per unit per year. The
inventory turnover ratio in both the cases would beinventory turnover ratio in both the cases would beinventory turnover ratio in both the cases would beinventory turnover ratio in both the cases would be
A. 33.64 And 107.48
B. 34.64 And 109.48
C. 32.64 And 112.48
D. 35.64 And 111.48
5. The typical aim of the push approach to supply chain management is5. The typical aim of the push approach to supply chain management is5. The typical aim of the push approach to supply chain management is5. The typical aim of the push approach to supply chain management is
____________ .____________ .____________ .____________ .
A. To Reduce Costs Of Distribution
B. To Enhance Product And Service Quality
C. To Reduce Costs Of New Product Development
D. Both First And Third Answer Above
Answers: 1 (B), 2 (B), 3 (B), 4 (B), 5 (D)Answers: 1 (B), 2 (B), 3 (B), 4 (B), 5 (D)Answers: 1 (B), 2 (B), 3 (B), 4 (B), 5 (D)Answers: 1 (B), 2 (B), 3 (B), 4 (B), 5 (D)