文档介绍：CHAPTER 14
Organizing and Analyzing Logistics Systems
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Learning Objectives
To examine the problems and opportunities involved in systems analysis
To relate the importance of industry standards to systems analysis
To discuss the steps involved in redesigning a logistics system
To examine a number anizational alternatives
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Learning Objectives
To describe a number of techniques for achieving logistics coordination and integration
To distinguish between centralized and decentralized anizations
To distinguish between logistics within the firm and outsourcing logistics activities
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Logistics Systems: Analysis, Design, and Integration
Key Terms
Benchmarking
Channels petition audit
Customer audit direct product profitability (DPP) analysis
Key Terms
Environmental sensitivity audit
Existing facilities audit
Integrated service providers
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Logistics Systems: Analysis, Design, and Integration
Key Terms
Linking-anization
Matrix management
Product audit
Simulation
System constraints
Key Terms
Systems analysis
Third-party, or contract, logistics
Unified anization
Vendor audit
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What Is Systems Analysis?
Systems analysis refers to the orderly and planned observation of one or more segments in the work or supply chain to determine how well each segment functions
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General Questions
Why do we perform each task?
What value is added by it?
Why are the tasks performed in the order they are?
Can we alter the sequence of the processing steps to increase efficiency?
Why are the tasks performed by a particular group or individual?
Could others perform this task?
Is there a better way for the system to operate?
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Problems in Systems Analysis
Multiple business functions are impacted
There are trade-offs among conflicting objectives
Logistics system impacts are difficult to precisely evaluate
There are business issues unique to each