Logistics for Competitive Advantage: A European Perspective (3 Parts)

Synopsis

The breakdown of trading barriers within Europe is both a threat and a great opportunity to companies in the European marketplace. Increased competition resulting from the breakdown of trading barriers within Europe is an opportunity for those companies who understand and adapt to their new environment. Case studies are presented to show how manufacturers and retailers have enhanced their competitiveness through logistics.
1: Presentations by Chris Slijkuhuis and Alan Waller. Case studies in pan-European distribution: Philips Sound & Vision, Lufthansa, Lancaster Group, TNT Express, European Pallet Pooling, IBM. Case studies in retail logistics: Asda, Next plc, Manor Bakeries, Pleroma Distribution, Kaufhalle, Associated Independent Stores.
2: Case studies in supply chain integration: Capespan International, Acushnet, Mattel Toys, UniChem, Rover Group, Western Publishing, Cargo Community Services, HM Customs & Excise. Case studies in service logistics: Rover Group, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, and Fiat Auto.
3: Case studies in transport solutions: Electrolux Group Logistiics, Jack Conn International Transport, Irish Express Cargo, TNT Express, United Transport, DFDS Transport, Railfreight Distribution, Mainline Freight, and Lufthansa Express Air Cargo. Case studies in warehousing solutions: Wincanton Logistics, EMI Odean, Lloyds Bank, RS Components. Presentation by Alan Waller: A Vision for Logistics.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 60, 61, 53 min.

Year of production

1996

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £195.00 (inclusive) 1997 sale: £195.00 (inclusive) education

Subjects

Business studies

Keywords

international trade; logistics; marketing; supplier relations

Sections

Title

Introduction / Pan-European distribution / Retail logistics

Synopsis

1: Presentations by Chris Slijkuhuis and Alan Waller. Case studies in pan-European distribution: Philips Sound & Vision, Lufthansa, Lancaster Group, TNT Express, European Pallet Pooling, IBM. Case studies in retail logistics: Asda, Next plc, Manor Bakerie

Title

Supply chain integration / Service logistics

Synopsis

2: Case studies in supply chain integration: Capespan International, Acushnet, Mattel Toys, UniChem, Rover Group, Western Publishing, Cargo Community Services, HM Customs & Excise. Case studies in service logistics: Rover Group, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, a

Title

Transport solutions / Warehousing solutions / A vision for logistics

Synopsis

3: Case studies in transport solutions: Electrolux Group Logistiics, Jack Conn International Transport, Irish Express Cargo, TNT Express, United Transport, DFDS Transport, Railfreight Distribution, Mainline Freight, and Lufthansa Express Air Cargo. Case s

Sponsor

Name

Coopers & Lybrand Europe

Name

European Logistics Association

Name

Institute of Logistics

Distributor

Name

UMC International

Phone

01480 417979

Fax

01480 417989

Address

Erin House
Hartford
Huntingdon
PE18 7XU