ICT Validation in Logistics Processes: Improvement of Distribution Processes in a Goods Sector Company

Abstract

This article aims to improve the secondary distribution process in a mass consumer company implementing technologies, such as transport management system (TMS) to achieve the objectives set by the company. A DMAIC based methodology is proposed to define and solve structured problems related to secondary distribution, following the performance of the process based on critical to logistics (CTL) factors. The methodology prioritized the design of a master plan for the secondary distribution and the characterization of the secondary distribution process, defining the principal technologies that should compose the business architecture of the secondary distribution, with emphasis on the TMS due to its significant impact and relevance for planning, execution, and control of the distribution process. This study replaces the control component of the DMAIC with the assess component to perform the economic and productivity evaluation of the implementation of a TMS since the improvement proposals were formulated and evaluated. The results show that TMS allows the reduction of delivery time variability, order processing time, voided invoices, distribution costs, the increase in customer service and efficiency in the distribution operation and generates profitability for the medium and long term.

The Degree of Material Distribution on Environmental Outcomes in Selected Large-Scale Fabrics Manufacturing Firms in Lagos State, Nigeria

“…Hence, the determination of channel conveyance is impacted by the accompanying variables: the client, the item, the manufacturers objective, and the retailer's perspective (Save, 2019). According to Cano, Gomez, and Cortes, (2021) to achieve an optimal distribution, manufacturing firms depends on primary distribution, which infers the circulation of items from the production plant to the warehouses. If a production chain is disrupted the echelon impacted the most is identified to limit the disruptions in supplies and requests thus, organizations search for techniques of survival in difficult periods to sustain their market stake (Farooq, Hussain, Masood, & Habib, 2021).…”

Моделювання Транспортної Логістики Військових Вантажів З Урахуванням Збитків, Які Виникають У Зоні Бойових Дій Через Запізнення У Постачанні

“…Запізнення у доставки військових вантажів призводить до мож-ливих збитків при проведенні бойових дій (втрата особового складу збройних сил, пошкодження та знищення військової техніки, зміна характеру бойових дій від наступальних до оборонних, тощо) [5,6]. Тому актуальне рішення задачі організації раціональних логістичних взаємодій при перевезенні військових вантажів, які у теперішній час здійснюються у різнорідній транспортній мережі з переходами (пе-ревалками) з транспортної магістралі одного типу на інший [7,8]. Наприклад, доставка військових вантажів здійснюється за довгим логістичним транспортним ланцюгом: авіаційний-автомобільний-залізничний-автомобільний транспорти.…”

Information management role in logistics operations

“…In this perspective, the process of distribution typifies logistics operations that mitigates the distinction between request and supply, affirming the accessibility of resources among the variables in a production network (Cano, Gómez and Cortés, 2021). This interaction is connected with the paradigm of logistics, that considers conveyances like roads, versatility, and congestions, among others.…”

“…Hence, the preparation, performance, and the utilization of a distributive model, which incorporates information flow, services, items, and funds, are fundamental to fulfil the prerequisites of clients at a minimal risk (Lifang, Jun, Qingpeng and Jiaqi, 2021). In this perspective, the process of distribution typifies logistics operations that mitigates the distinction between request and supply, affirming the accessibility of resources among the variables in a production network (Cano, Gómez and Cortés, 2021). This interaction is connected with the paradigm of logistics, that considers conveyances like roads, versatility, and congestions, among others.…”