Warehouse Types, Design, and Operations
Warehouse Classes and Storage Types
Merchandise Stored
- Raw Material
- Material for Resale
- Finished Products
- Auxiliary Merchandise
- Liquid Merchandise
- Bulk Goods
Logistics System
- Central Warehouses
- Zone Warehouses
- Traffic Yards
Legal System
- Owned Warehouses
- Rented Warehouses
Structure
- Open-Air Warehouses
- Closed-Air Warehouses
Degree of Automation
- Conventional
- Automated
Warehouse Operations by Logistics Network
Core Warehouses
These are the first level of the logistics network, supplying other warehouses in different areas.
Read MoreCustomer Relationship Management: Strategies for Success
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
CRM is the process of building long-term relationships through continued dialogue and in-depth knowledge of the client. It involves solutions that improve relations between a company and its market, enabling more productive interaction with the client. The basic idea is to collect, analyze, and interpret data to:
- Communicate with the market constantly, individually addressing messages to customers more effectively.
- Understand the needs of each customer and anticipate
Comparing Devices: Desktops, Tablets, Consoles, and Phones
Device Preferences and Uses
It’s hard to choose a single favorite device, as most of us use them all for different purposes and tasks.
Desktops
Desktops offer more storage and are efficient for multitasking, especially for demanding work. They provide ample screen space and a physical keyboard for faster typing.
Tablets
Tablets, while fashionable, have less processing power than laptops and are more limited for heavy tasks. However, they offer mobility and are great for quick news checks, browsing, watching
Read MoreInternational Business: Key Concepts and Strategies
International Business
GAC Assessment 2
1. What is an Entry Mode?
An entry mode is a method in which a company enters a new international market.
2. Mention the Five Entry Modes
- Exporting
- Licensing
- Joint Venture (JV)
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
- The Internet
3. Explain Exporting
Exporting involves marketing and selling home country goods and services in another country.
4. What are Agents and Distributors? Explain the Differences
- Agents: Agents distribute a product on behalf of a company.
- Distributors: Distributors
Financial Planning for Professional Builders: Key Insights
Financial Planning for Professional Builders
Consultants for a Builder’s Financial Plan
Here are four consultants a professional builder may consult to establish a business financial plan:
- Accountant: Ensures that companies and organizations operate efficiently by assessing their financial records.
- Bookkeeper: Maintains accurate financial records by tracking income and expenditure, ensuring the company or individual stays within budget.
- Business Plan Writer: Creates a well-written and professional business
Strategic Management: A Comprehensive Approach
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Strategy
Strategy is the direction of an organization over the long term, which achieves advantage in a changing environment through its configuration of resources and competences with the aim of fulfilling stakeholder expectations.
Strategic Decisions
Characteristics: Long term, scope, advantage, business environment, capability, values, and expectations. They are complex, involve uncertainty, affect operational decisions, require an integrated approach, and involve change.