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I was sent an email yesterday from a student in Europe who wanted to know what ‘our ‘definition of LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT was.

Traditionally, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT is seen as the planning , implementation and control of our Logistics processes for the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customers’ requirements.

When this practice is extended beyond the organisation to the macro level, it includes the integration of the Logistics processes or pipelines of suppliers and customers thus forming a ‘chain’ from the point of origin to consumption.

An extension of the definition of the Supply Chain is that we are not really just a chain or a series of events but rather we are a web of inter-related organisations made up of numerous suppliers, customers and even competitors that form a “Dynamic Value Network”.

This makes absolute sense but also raises the bar somewhat.

From my post yesterday about how difficult it is to truly collaborate with our 3PL, just imagine trying to achieve through collaboration that is both efficient and effective with a network of organisations with differing objectives and cultures.

I am reminded of a picture of a confused orang utan, a friend used to have hanging in his office with a caption that said - Just as I figured out all the answers, they went and changed all the questions.

Raymon Krishnan

Logistics providers, academia and practitioners are all familiar with the theory of Collaboration. The ideal is that manufacturers, retailers and others are most likely to achieve maximum supply chain efficiency, particularly where global operations are involved, if they work closely together. This includes choosing one 3PL as a lead logistics provider (LLP) .

Whilst this theory is generally acceptable, there are those of us who remain dubious about developing a relationship with just one 3PL. Aside from over dependency, there is the concern that a proposed solution from the LLP could perhaps not be the ‘best’ solution. The 3PL, would most certainly (as they would be expected) be acting in their own self interest. Additionally the solution would be based on their perspective of our supply chain or what they perceive the supply chain to be.

What do you think? Raymon

We are delighted to advise that the 6th ASEAN Ports and Shipping 2008 Viet Nam will take place in Ho Chi Minh city on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 June 2008.

Viet Nam is today the fastest growing economy in the South East Asia.

This international transportation gathering will be one of the opportunities to promote Viet Nam,regional shipping and transport logistic to foreign investment and Ho Chi Minh city showcase as a cultural, tourism and conference destination.

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society is pleased to be a supporting organisation of this event.

For more information, visit the event website, or view the Conference Programme (PDF).

For Immediate Release December 2007

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS), based in Singapore, announced today that they have partnered with www.supplychainjobz.com to add additional value to the members services.

Prof. Raymon Krishnan, President of the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society sees the new partnership with SupplyChainJobz as yet another benefit to its Members and the industry.

“In 2007, LSCMS Members have had access to more than S$160,000.00 in benefits. This was given in the way of grants, scholarships, training opportunities and other benefits,” Prof Krishnan said.

“In 2008, the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society intend to increase this amount further and our partnership with SupplyChainJobz will result in not only giving our Members access to jobs in Singapore and the region, but also the ability for Members to post jobs on SupplyChainJobz at significant discounts will add to that goal,”

“LSCMS have always encouraged greater collaboration in our industry and leveraging off the strengths of leading organisations like SupplyChainJobz is just one way to achieve this.” Prof. Krishnan said.

According to Phillip Parsons, Director of SupplyChainJobz, the partnership with LSCMS not only includes their new job board but also training and education.

“We have embarked on a training and education partnership with LSCMS which allows LSCMS members to have access to career resources, tools and information including an on-line training portal where users can search, review and book training all via the Internet,” Mr Parsons said.

“The LSCMS partnership is an exciting opportunity for SupplyChainJobz to expand its capabilities in the Supply Chain & Logistics careers sector and to provide additional benefits to a traditional job board.”

To find out more log on to www.lscms.org today.

…ENDS…

For further information please contact:
Phillip Parsons
Director
SupplyChainJobz
PH: 61 (0) 439 488 780
phil@supplychainjobz.com