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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| logistics | 2/8/2012 | Shaju Madhavan |
| Q: 1. why is it important for a firm to periodically review its logistics network design? 2. within ... A: 1. Logistics network design is directly related to the business dynamics i.e the market conditions ... | ||
| Collaborative Logistics | 1/12/2012 | Shaju Madhavan |
| Q: I am a Research Analyst at Beroe Inc. I am currently doing a study on Collaborative Logistics In ... A: .your queries are pretty exhaustive and shall try my best to revert suitably Pull and Push based ... | ||
| Brokerage Question | 1/5/2012 | Jim Bowers |
| Q: I work for a returnable plastic container management company in logistics. I secure and pay ... A: Andrew, you will hear different opinions on this question. A strict interpretation of federal law ... | ||
| Courses in Freight Forwarding | 1/5/2012 | Israel B. Bentch |
| Q: Iam working (full time) in Kuwait for past 7 years. I have 5 years experience in shipping field( ... A: Rashmi - In my opinion, if your degree from India is from a well known college, then I don't see why ... | ||
| Course in freight forwarding & Supply chain management | 1/4/2012 | Shaju Madhavan |
| Q: Iam working in Kuwait and i have 7 years experience in Shipping field. Please let me know the best ... A: Since you have experience in the shipping field working in the gulf region, you must definitely be ... | ||
| Courses in Freight Forwarding | 1/4/2012 | Israel B. Bentch |
| Q: Iam working (full time) in Kuwait for past 7 years. I have 5 years experience in shipping field( ... A: Rashmi The answer depends on your current state of education credentials, how much you already ... | ||
| Shipping, logisitics, supply chain management | 1/3/2012 | Ram C.Menen |
| Q: Iam working (full time) in Kuwait for past 7 years. I have 5 years experience in shipping field( ... A: Many thanks for your question. I will try and address all your question in one go as follows. ... | ||
| Tracking Assets with RFID | 12/13/2011 | Shaju Madhavan |
| Q: RFID - READIO FREQUENCY ID checkpoint detection question? Please read question below.? I am trying ... A: My understanding is that you like to deploy an RFID based asset monitoring system in a defined ... | ||
| Edi, GPS, RFID | 11/8/2011 | Shaju Madhavan |
| Q: Q.1. I'd like a reference that goes a good job showing the typical document flows in B2B for various ... A: 1. Typical documentation flows in B2B portals across different industry verticals. Am not sure, I ... | ||
| Logistics Startup for Ecommerce | 11/3/2011 | Ben Reynolds |
| Q: I am interested to know what kind of logistic support a small ecommerce site needs?If I have to ... A: Prab, I ran into the same problem in USA. How do you differentiate yourself from the pack. We ... | ||
| small package ans section 7 | 9/28/2011 | Israel B. Bentch |
| Q: We use UPS as designated carrier to ship goods to our multiple locations prepaid from 100's of ... A: I am not a lawyer and this does not constitute legal advice. In addition, I'm not a transportation ... | ||
| Know about the futur of logistics | 9/23/2011 | Mike Burke |
| Q: i have done MCA know i want to go in the logistic industry. Is it good for me or not? A: Chetan Singh, Your in the fastest developing country in the world right now. India will soon or ... | ||
| steel plant warehouse air conditioning | 9/13/2011 | Shaju Madhavan |
| Q: For an steel making plant, we considered a warehouse with dimensions of 96m x 48m and 12m height. ... A: I could understand that you are storing the spares and wearing goods for Steel Plants and looking at ... | ||
| Truck Owner Operator | 6/17/2011 | Mike Burke |
| Q: Mr.Burke I want to start a trucking business and i am new in this business. I have $23000 to start ... A: While I do have a CDL and have plenty of miles behind the big wheel; trucking is not my line of ... | ||
| Career in Logistics & SCM | 6/9/2011 | Shaju Madhavan |
| Q: I am a mechanical engineer interested to pursue my future career in SCM inclined more towards the ... A: As you have about 2 years of experience in production and manufacturing..you can take up the ... | ||
| To start a career in air frieght industry | 5/18/2011 | Ram C.Menen |
| Q: sir, I am doing B.com final(calicut university) in India.I am very much intersted in setting a ... A: Many thanks for your question. it is the chicken and egg situation. When you step into the world, ... | ||
| CAW | 5/17/2011 | Israel B. Bentch |
| Q: I have a case of product that is 16"L x 10.5"W x 5.5"H, weights 15.2lbs and has a cube of .011. Can ... A: but I did find an answer for you in All Experts: ... | ||
| definitions | 5/13/2011 | Ben Reynolds |
| Q: Could you explain to me the difference between the following oceanfreight terms and under which term ... A: http://networkfob.com/glossary_of_freight_terms.htm#F Rocio , log on to this site and it can ... | ||
| Texas Select NA | 5/9/2011 | Mike Burke |
| Q: In a previous answer you provided this information: Texas Select Malt 8965-01-332-2773 I am ... A: For information to sell to DOD contact DLA Customer Interaction Center at the DLA Logistics ... | ||
| Texas Select NA | 5/8/2011 | Mike Burke |
| Q: In a previous answer you provided this information: Texas Select Malt 8965-01-332-2773 I am ... A: Texas Select Malt 8965-01-332-2773 is the National Stock Number for this item. The NSN is the Part ... | ||
| Storage business | 4/19/2011 | Israel B. Bentch |
| Q: Mr. Bentch I would like to know the some "business models" related to storage or warehousing. I ... A: Claude There is the mixing center approach, which is what I think some of the largest retailers do. ... | ||
| Finding a Brokerage Licence/Account | 4/6/2011 | Israel B. Bentch |
| Q: What step do I need to get a brokerage account and where can i find help. A: Mr. Nzimande I’m assuming you’re talking about brokering sales for consumer goods. The companies ... | ||
| scm | 3/28/2011 | Shaju Madhavan |
| Q: respected sir, i'm pursuing my career in mechanical engg,currently i'm in my last ... A: Nice to know your interest in logistics and scm. Infact mechanical engineers do well in logistics ... | ||
| Importing from Peru | 3/23/2011 | Anthony Persaud |
| Q: and thank you much for helping people like me who feel so lost. I am planning to start an small ... A: The best advice I can give you is to find a US Customs broker located in California as your textile ... | ||
| HELP!! | 3/23/2011 | Anthony Persaud |
| Q: . I hope I am in the right place!! I am currently involved with a company that has several ... A: Not sure whether your question pertains to Customs Brokerage as this is forum for customs brokerage ... | ||
| NCM Numbers | 3/15/2011 | Anthony Persaud |
| Q: Brazil requires the shipper / freight forwarder to place 4 digit NCM numbers on ocean bill of ... A: The US requires 6 digits, possibly due to reporting requirements for vessels entering US waters, I ... | ||
| Spacing for forklifts | 3/10/2011 | Ben Reynolds |
| Q: What should the proper spacing be for a forklift to load and unload racks easily ? A: Lei Feng , Thank you for the question, First you must determine your turning radius on the forklift ... | ||
| Distribution channel | 3/6/2011 | Anthony Persaud |
| Q: Mr. Persaud I would like to know if such a distribution model exists? Is there a business model ... A: Claude I have seen distribution systems as small as delivering goods to customers in taxicabs and ... | ||
| Distribution channel | 3/6/2011 | Anthony Persaud |
| Q: Mr. Persaud I would like to know if such a distribution model exists? Is there a business model ... A: This is a standard model for all distribution of goods, some are on a small scale and others are on ... | ||
| Distribution channel | 3/6/2011 | Ben Reynolds |
| Q: Mr. Crosby I would like to know if such a distribution model exists? Is there a business model ... A: Claude, The best model for an upstart or small to midsize company is using a 3PL provider. They ... | ||
| physical distribution | 2/26/2011 | Ben Reynolds |
| Q: please i would like to know the problems of physical distribution a company might face in terms of ... A: Valentina, Problems or opportunities ? The biggest problems you will face will be people , space, ... | ||
| Master in Air Cargo | 2/16/2011 | Shaju Madhavan |
| Q: Madhavan. I am a commerce graduate with first class marks. I have 3 years of work experience as ... A: It is best to take a Diploma course which shall provide you the knowledge to take up a position in ... | ||
| Holding load hostage | 2/4/2011 | Anthony Persaud |
| Q: I have a carrier that loaded in KY on 2-28(Friday) to deliver in St. Louis,MO on 2-1(Tuesday). On ... A: While my expertise lies in Customs Brokerage, I can only speculate as there could be several ... | ||
| Advise for Career | 2/2/2011 | Shaju Madhavan |
| Q: Respected sir, i am a 26 year old boy from Delhi. i have a bachelor degree in tourism studies ... A: I have answered similar questions before and if you browse through multiple answers on my page it ... | ||
| Air Freight Forwarder | 1/22/2011 | Anthony Persaud |
| Q: I want to become a air freight forwarder ? how do I start ?? Do I need any licences ?? Do I need a ... A: While Freight Forwarding is not my expertise, I believe you will need experience working for a ... | ||
| Brokering loads with the steamship lines | 1/12/2011 | Ram C.Menen |
| Q: I am a trucker driver who works at the ports of los angeles and long beach delivering containers.I ... A: MAny thanks for your question. Unfortunately, I am not very familiar with the US laws/regulations, ... | ||
| Starting a Cargo Airline | 1/1/2011 | Ram C.Menen |
| Q: We would like to start a cargo airline serving mainly between Thailand and India with a base in ... A: Many thanks for your question. I suppose you have already got the AOC [air operator's certificate] ... | ||
| Outsourcing logistics operations | 11/17/2010 | Peter A. Crosby |
| Q: Despite the common reasons given for outsourcing; Service improvement,cost reduction, increasing ... A: Phil: Some companies in many industries in the USA like to control their own warehousing, ... | ||
| Outsourcing logistics operations | 11/17/2010 | Jim Bowers |
| Q: Despite the common reasons given for outsourcing; Service improvement,cost reduction, increasing ... A: That's a really good question Phil. I can only guess what motivates different management decisions ... | ||
| Outsourcing logistics operations? | 11/17/2010 | Dr. Giuseppe Lovecchio, CFPIM, CSCP |
| Q: Despite the common reasons given for outsourcing; Service improvement,cost reduction, increasing ... A: Good question! Logistics needs coordination, consolidation of needs and practices, but lack of ... | ||
Logistics/Supply Chain
Answers by Expert:
Shaju Madhavan
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Questions related to Logistics/ Transportation & SCM. B2B services/ Online Freight Exchanges/ IT Solutions like TMS/ WMS and Inventory Softwares. Technology applications like GPS based tracking solutions. Logistics services related questions like distribution planning and optimization, cost reduction & six sigma, inventory reduction & accuracies, WH design etc. In additions, questions on technology, B2B, B2C, Startups, ERP, Development and implementation, Merger & Acquisitions etc can also be queried.
Experience
15 years of experience in Project Management, Logistics/ Transportation and SCM in India. Direct Implementation experience include
- Logistics Business Consulting (Warehousing, Fleet Management, Distribution etc)
- Inventory Management and Inventory Accuracies
- Distribution, Network, Fleet Optimization
- Cost reduction & Six Sigma
- Logistics Contracting
- IT enabled Logistics BPR
- Logistics IT solutions like TMS/ WMS etc
- Technology Applications deploying GPS/ GIS based applications
- MR and MI reporting in this space
Organizations
- Thermax Ltd
- indiatransportal.com - one of the first b2b for transportation in India
- infreight.comn - b2b and online freight exchange
- Infreight Logistics Solutions Ltd - Consulting/ Technology and Operational Solutions Company
Education/Credentials
Graduate Engineer
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