Questions from Logistics Management


Q: Cofely, in the Netherlands, is an installation and technical services

Cofely, in the Netherlands, is an installation and technical services company with annual revenues of €1.3 billion and some 7,000 staff. The firm is organised into 14 distinct businesses with their ow...

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Q: SKF is a manufacturing company based in Sweden that produces a wide

SKF is a manufacturing company based in Sweden that produces a wide range of industrial parts and equipment. The company has undergone a multi-year effort to centre its sourcing more on TCO. In the co...

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Q: With whom was about €1 billion. The procurement team analysed

With whom was about €1 billion. The procurement team analysed this supply base, and was helped in this task because there was one single list of suppliers – which is not at all always the case! In mor...

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Q: Boeing’s challenges with the market introduction of the Dreamliner plane are already

Boeing’s challenges with the market introduction of the Dreamliner plane are already touched upon in Chapter 4. After its introduction, the Dreamliner ended up grounded due to battery issues. Boeing w...

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Q: Eaton Corporation is a $16 billion diversified power management and technology

Eaton Corporation is a $16 billion diversified power management and technology manufacturer of over 400,000 products as diverse as pumps and valves, cylinders, connectors, hoses and motors. The compan...

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Q: Auto Roadside Recovery (ARR) is a medium sized company operating

Auto Roadside Recovery (ARR) is a medium sized company operating around Madrid. ARR provides a vehicle breakdown service offering roadside repair and recovery of the vehicle. Frequently used parts inc...

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Q: Mars, the manufacturer of confectionery and pet food, has been

Mars, the manufacturer of confectionery and pet food, has been on a multi-year journey towards supplier relationship management. In 2015 the company evaluated its existing performance and process and...

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Q: Haiti was hit by a disastrous earthquake of 7.0 magnitude

Haiti was hit by a disastrous earthquake of 7.0 magnitude on 12 January 2010. It caused more than 120,000 deaths, more than 300,000 injuries and more than 1.5 million people to become homeless. The co...

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Q: Unilever has also become very focused on seeking upstream collaboration opportunities to

Unilever has also become very focused on seeking upstream collaboration opportunities to support its ambition to double the size of the company whilst reducing its environmental impact. For procuremen...

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Q: Electrolux is a manufacturer of domestic appliances such as dishwashers and vacuum

Electrolux is a manufacturer of domestic appliances such as dishwashers and vacuum cleaners. The company has developed a programme to boost innovation, based on joint innovation efforts with suppliers...

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