Logistics Supply Chain Operations

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What is the primary goal of the logistics process outlined?

Minimizing production time

Ensuring dispatch compliance with minimum cost (correct)

Maximizing the number of dispatches

Improving customer satisfaction above all else

Which of the following is NOT considered a stakeholder in the logistics process?

Marketing and Sales Team

Quality Support Services

Retail Customers (correct)

Production Planning

Which team is NOT a part of the Indian Quality Support Services in logistics?

Plant Yards Team

Operations Team

Stockyard and Physical Distribution Team

Customer Relations Team (correct)

Which type of transport is included in the logistics network?

Coastal Transport Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of dispatch compliance in logistics?

It guarantees on-time delivery to customers. Signup and view all the answers

What does EXW stand for in logistics terms?

Ex Works Signup and view all the answers

What costs are the customer's responsibility under EXW terms?

Transportation Signup and view all the answers

Which delivery term indicates that the logistics team is responsible for arranging transportation?

FOR Signup and view all the answers

What is required for freight class eligibility for steel transportation?

Minimum 10 tons Signup and view all the answers

Which cost is not associated with EXW terms?

Lead time of delivery Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the logistics team under ERS terms?

Arrange the rake for delivery to siding Signup and view all the answers

What kind of freight class surcharge is applicable for billets?

10% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is included under the delivery cost components?

Idle Freight Signup and view all the answers

Which movement from the list involves the use of a gondola?

HSM to Shed-10 Signup and view all the answers

What type of transportation is not used for movement from Shed-10 to HSM?

Rake Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following movements is planned to have no rail transport?

IBMD to HSM Signup and view all the answers

Where does the movement of 'Origin Siding to Origin Seaport' apply?

To Stockyard Signup and view all the answers

Which logistics option is fully applicable for the movement from CRM mill to CRM Complex?

Road Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of multipicks from Mills/Yards to customers?

Must use road transport Signup and view all the answers

Which option represents a movement with multi-pick capabilities?

LSPC to Customer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following movements includes both road and coastal transport?

Mill to Origin Seaport Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome when materials are moved from HSM to Origin Siding?

Must be road-based Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is only applicable by road transport?

Stockyard to LSPC Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT include Shed-10 as a movement destination?

Mill to Origin Seaport Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is the CRM Complex directly involved as a source?

CRM Complex to Shed-10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mode of transport used from HSM to Customer?

Road Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of destination siding in logistics movements?

It serves as a customer delivery point. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Logistics Goal Statement

Ensure dispatch compliance with minimum cost.

Logistics Stakeholders

Production Planning
Marketing and Sales Team
Customers
Logistics
Indian Railway
Quality Support Services:
- Operations Team
- Plant Yards
- Stockyard and Physical Distribution Team
- Port Team

Scale of Operations

The text provides a diagram called "Bird Eye View of Supply Chain Network"
The text provides a diagram called "Comparison of Modes"

Logistics Material Movements and Flows

The diagram provided shows a complex network of material movements and flows in a supply chain
The flow starts in plants (Mill) and goes through various stages like HSM, Shed-10, CRM Complex and IBMD
Movements can utilize various modes: Road, Rail, and Coastal
There are distinct movement IDs, signifying different stages, for example, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2A, etc.
The chart "Logistics Material Movements and Modes" table details each movement and the mode of transportation utilized

Logistics Solution at TSL

Focuses on cost, time, and available resources and constraints

Dispatch Planning

Based on Transportation Terms (EXW, ERS, FOR)
Logistics team responsibilities vary depending on the transportation term chosen
Delivery compliance is a key aspect
Cost Components:
- Base Freight (Type of resource)
- Idle Freight (MG norms)
- Handling Cost
- Unitization Cost
- Second Leg Cost
- Terminal Charges (Public Siding)
- Lead time of delivery
- Type of Resource
Other Considerations:
- Resource Utilisation
- DC Cost

Cost Components

Details wagon and 2 point rake freight class, train load, load, class surcharge, and remarks
Steel and Billet have a freight class of 165, with a 10% surcharge and BSS & DS applicable
Eligibility for a 2 point rake includes a minimum of 10 wagons for each destination, with a specific distance requirement.

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Description

Test your understanding of logistics operations and compliance in supply chain management. This quiz covers stakeholders involved, material movements, and the various modes of transportation. Gain insights into the complexities of logistics management and network flows.