Logistics

Describe the importance of system analysis in logistics?
• Planned observation of one or more segments in the logistics network
• Time motion study for incoming freight
• Can be nation wide or on a global scale
• Observation provide data that are subject to statistical analysis

What are the strength + weaknesses of system analysis as applied in logistics?
• Strength- simulating real conditions to determine how well the current systems respond to various happenings

Why are outside consultants frequently employed to analyse a firms logistics practice?
• Bring new outside viewpoints
• Broader perspectives on most problems
• More neutral than an inside person

Why is it important to specify clearly the objectives of a study?
• To establish building blocks
• Difficult to measure systems overall performance without measuring and understanding the performance of the various components?

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