Certificate in First Line Logistics Leadership - Lone Star College System

Warehouse and Distribution Center Management: This course

teaches students basic concepts in warehousing management. Students
learn how to use warehouse equipment, storage procedures, safety codes

and computer systems to track and identify products in warehousing.

Introduction to Business Logistics:Students learn how to manage
operations logistics. They learn inventory handling, packaging, order
processing and traffic controlling skills needed to run a company's activity

smoothly.
Introduction to Materials Handling: This course introduces students to
the foundations of materials management, such as forecasting actions

and controlling inventory operations.

Principles of Management:Concepts, terminology, principles, theories,

and issues in the field of management.

Problem Solving and Decision Making:Decision making and problem
solving processes in organizations, utilizing logical and creative problem
solving techniques. Application of theory is provided by experiential
activities such as small group discussions, case studies, and the use of
other managerial decision aids.
Certificate in Logistics Management - Riverside Community College

Principles of Logistics: This course teaches students foundations in

product distribution, such as inventory control, warehousing and

distribution planning.
Purchasing and Supply Management:Study of the purchasing and
supply manager's responsibilities including the identification,
acquisition, positioning and management of materials, services and

equipment that organizations needs to attain their goals.

Inventory Control: Students learn about the techniques needed for

planning and controlling inventories.

Freight Claims: Students learn how to file paper work for freight
claims and examine the conditions under which cargo is

transported.
Contracts: This course teaches students about legal issues and
regulations for cargo transportation contracts, freight carriers,

warehousing services and logistics operations.

Transportation and Traffic Management:A study of the freight
transportation system including the demand for freight movement,

laws, regulations, pricing, and policies, traffic management and

international transportation issues.

Warehouse Management:Introduction to an integrated logistics
approach to warehouse management. Includes the role of
warehousing within the supply chain, performance metrics,
applicable leadership basics, how to interact with other logistics
managers to optimize overall activity, as well as principles of
warehouse location, design, layout, operating functions, and

customer service.
International Logistics:An introduction to the role of logistics in
global business; including the economic and service characteristics
of international transportation providers, the government's role,
documentation and terms of sale used in global business, and the

fundamentals of effective export and import management.

Certificate in Global Transportation and Secure Logistics - Tacoma
Community College

Transportation and Distribution: Students learn operating

techniques and cargo transportation and distribution procedures.
They can learn about regulations and safety issues as well as

processes for loading, planning, scheduling and routing goods.

Warehouse and Inventory Management:This course introduces
students to practical concepts of warehousing and inventory
management including the types of equipment, storage processes
and systems, the technologies used to identify and track units in a
warehouse, and the regulations designed to ensure safety in

warehouse operations.
International Logistics:Students will learn global trade strategies
and some of the controllable and uncontrollable factors that

determine success in a global market.

Importing and Exporting: Students learn how to properly export and
import loads internationally and use correct documentation and

processing procedures.
Global Business: Students learn about global logistics and how
international trade affects business economies around the world.

The content and quality the UNF Transportation and Logistics Program curriculum offers qualifies graduates for
the APICS certification (CTL) blanket waiver, a designation given to only 30 academic affiliates nationwide. The UNF
curriculum emphasizes the perspective of logistics as an integrated part of Supply Chain Management. Students are
exposed to courses in information systems, quantitative methods, transportation, warehouse management,
distribution, international logistics, logistics management, subsystems, and a Capstone in Supply Chain
Management. Students are encouraged to complete a semester long internship or work part-time with a company

engaged in logistics and/or supply chain management to provide practical experience and opportunities to apply their
education to problems and issues in business.

LMGT 1110 Principles of Logistics & Supply Chain Management

3 credits
This course introduces logistics/physical distribution and supply, and the related costs. It provides a systematic overview and analysis of the
elements of logistics functions in widely varying types of industries and agencies, including handling, warehousing, inventory control and
financial controls.

LMGT 1130 Transportation Management

3 credits | Prerequisite: LMGT 1110
This course focuses on logistics and intermodal transportation as part of supply chain management. The course addresses the development
of the global transportation system, transportation regulation, the modes of transportation and how they interface, shipper issues, intermodal
transportation management and the future in transportation.

LMGT 1150 Inventory Management

3 credits | Prerequisite: LMGT 1130
This course studies the strategic role that inventory plays in the modern logistics environment. Subjects include inventories, regulations,
outsourcing, material handling, procurement, continuous improvement, inventory control, and measuring inventory productivity.

LMGT 2200 Warehouse Management

3 credits | Prerequisite: LMGT 1130
This course is designed to provide an overview of the strategic role of the warehousing function within the modern logistics environment, and
the elements involved in warehouse management. Subjects include warehouse strategies, regulations, ICT, material handling, inventory
control, and measuring inventory and warehouse productivity.

LMGT 2220 International Logistics Management

3 credits | Prerequisite: LMGT 1110
Topics covered in this course include the governments role in global logistics, the global logistics environment, ocean and air transportation,
transportation to Canada, Mexico and the European continent including intermediaries, documentation, insurance, exporting and importing.
Current trends in globalization will also be explored and evaluated. The role of logistics and transportation organizations in the global supply
chain process will be discussed.

LMGT 2240 Logistics & Technology

3 credits | Prerequisite: LMGT 2200
This course introduces the role of technology in logistics/physical distribution and supply chain management. It explores the creation of
integrated supply chains, the developments of virtual business and the process of re-engineering for business development. In addition, it
looks at procurement as a strategic value from the "why" and "what" of good procurement instead of just the "how".

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

This course introduces students to all the key aspects of logistics management, providing a framework within to develop a deep understanding of the
subject applicable to a wide range of industries both locally and globally. The course explores different ways that the management of logistics can
significantly controbute to wealth creation, competitiveness, and to the advancement of individuals and society.
Industrial visits, case studies, visiting speakers and simulations are used to demonstrate the impact of world class logistics and supply chain
management within different industries.

Transportation and Distribution Planning

Course Description
Effective planning of transportation and distribution networks has become more complex. This is driven by increasing
customer requirements, expansion of global sourcing, security and regulatory requirements, volatile fuel costs, etc. This
course is focused on understanding the strategic and tactical principles, practices, and tools required to address the cost,
service, capacity, and carbon emissions tradeoffs in domestic and international transportation.

Inventory Planning and Management

Course Description
Supply chain management and logistics encompasses all the activities involved in getting products to consumers, including
planning, storing, moving and accounting for inventory. Inventory availability is the most important aspect of customer
service, and the cost of inventory is one of the most important entries on a companys balance sheet.
Recognition of the balance sheet implications of inventory in supply chain management has launched a variety of industrywide inventory reduction initiatives. Despite all these initiatives to reduce inventory in the supply chain, inventory levels for
most companies have remained the same or increased. This course is focused on understanding how to efficiently provide
the inventory necessary for good customer service while minimizing the inventory resulting from poor supply chain
management.

GLOBAL LOGISTICS COURSES

Course Descriptions | Schedule/Costs | Instructor Profiles

GLX 900 INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS

CEU 1.0

This course provides an overview of logistics. The goal is to define terms and identify the
different segments of logistics. Topics include warehousing, inventory control, material handling,
transportation modes, INCOTERMS, the role of all logistical parties and intermodal activities.

GLX 901 IMPORTING AND EXPORTING

CEU 1.0

This course provides an introduction to importing and exporting, by both sea and air. Students

will learn advanced shipping terminology, financial terms, and the role of government in logistics
and the importance of security in transportation. Cost analysis and protection of funds and
goods will be introduced.

GLX 902 GLOBAL LOGISTICS

CEU 2.0

This course focuses on the transportation of goods. Emphasis is placed upon freight forwarding,
analyzing and selecting the proper mode of transportation consistent with the goods being
transported. Covered is the importance of proper documentation, the role of the third party in
financing, boycotts, embargoes, NAFTA and other consortiums. Upon completion the student
should be able to arrange and coordinate the transportation of goods globally.

GLX 903 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT/PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION

CEU 2.0

This course introduces modern warehouse shipping procedures such as packing, crating,
kitting, security, perishable goods storage, hazardous materials storage and record keeping.
Container loading and transport vehicle selection are introduced; long term storage is not
included. The course covers selection of trucking companies, railroads, freight forwarders, small
package services, reverse logistics and global carriers. The emphasis will be on domestic
transportation, inland freight, rate negotiation, dealing with brokers and OTI carriers. Cost,
performance and time will be overriding themes.

GLX 904 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

CEU 0.5

This course introduces the student to the international banking process. Emphasis is placed
upon letters of credit, and also includes sight/time drafts, invoice procedures, pro-forma
invoices, open accounts and other payment transactions. The detail and complexity of letters of
credit demand that most of the session covers this important transaction method.
Logistics Management Course Descriptions

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LGM 1013: Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Provides an overview of the key processes, concepts, and methodologies of supply
chain management. Emphasis is given to the study of the impact that the supply chain
management framework, (that includes distribution, procurement, inventory,

transportation and information technology components) has on business and the

economy. The decision making process within supply chain is of particular importance
as the interrelationships (cost and service trade-offs) between logistics and other areas
of business will be covered. The overall focus is the strategic and financial significance
the supply chain has on the firm's ability to add customer value.

LGM 2023: Transportation Management

This course will introduce students to the role and importance of transportation, and to
overview the operations of each mode of the transportation industry. Students will be
introduced to the carrier cost structures of transportation providers (motor carriers,
railroads, air carriers, intermodal and special carriers), operating characteristics, and
public policy as it relates to transportation regulations. Practical aspects of
transportation and distribution such as planning, routing, scheduling and loading cargo,
and adhering to regulatory, safety, security and administrative requirements will be
stressed.

LGM 2033: Warehousing and Inventory Management

This course introduces students to practical concepts of warehousing and inventory
management including the types of equipment, storage processes and systems, the
technologies used to identify and track units in a warehouse, and the regulations
designed to ensure safety in warehouse operations. Students will learn skills including
basic warehousing functions, e.g., receiving; storage; order picking, shipping, and
industrial truck operator safety training; inventory control; hiring, firing, and employee
motivation; handling returns; automated identification technology; basic unitization
practices; freight claims; hazardous materials; and auditing both private and third-party
warehouse operations to gain a better understanding of warehouse processes through
field trips and/or applied lab exercise.

LGM 2043: Foundations of Strategic Procurement

Prerequisite: LBM 1013.

This course is designed to teach an overview of the procurement function in a supply

chain and a corporation. It focuses on how basic and advanced purchasing
management can be used effectively to meet the challenges and responsibilities of
today's constantly changing business climate. Topics include the challenge of
purchasing and materials management; objectives and organization; function;
specification; quality control and inspection; computerization; international purchasing;
legal and ethical aspects of purchasing including systems, staffing, price/cost analysis,
contract administration, and dealing with vendors; and the establishment of teams to
support complex supply chain and logistic programs.

LGM 2053: International Logistics

An introduction to the role of logistics in global business. Includes the economic and
service characteristics of international transportation providers, the government's role,
documentation and terms of sale used in global business, and the fundamentals of
effective export and import management.

LGM 2073: Efficiency Principles of Manufacturing

This course will introduce students to lean manufacturing operating concepts, total
quality management, Six Sigma methodologies, continuous improvement
tools/techniques, process mapping, 5S principles, statistical process control/pull signals,
cellular manufacturing, mixed-model production, human resource development.

LGM 2083: Operations Management

Operations Management is a study of the efficient production of goods and services that
will satisfy the wants and needs of identified customer groups. The course begins with a
more detailed description of what Operations Management is, then moves to an
examination of the customer and methods for determining customer demand.
Emphasized are analytical reasoning, problem solving, and continuous improvement
concepts required in today's dynamic business and industry environments. Concepts
include quality, productivity, demand forecasting, organizational effectiveness, financial
analysis, and the management of human, physical, and information resources.

List of Logistics Courses

Principles of Logistics
Introductory logistics classes familiarize students with the basic concepts of product distribution and the terminology used in the logistics field.
Students learn the process of planning effective product distribution and discuss methods of transportation and traffic management
techniques. Other topics covered in introductorylogistics classes may include inventory control, protective packaging and customer service.

Supply Chain and Logistics Strategy

Logistics and supply chain strategy courses examine the role of logistics in business. Students examine the principles of customer service,
ways to plan and manage supply chains and even steps for arranging product transportation and distribution. By studying real-business
supply management techniques, from companies like Coco-Cola, students gain practical applications and have the ability to create their own
logistic strategies. Supply chain strategy classes are usually taken toward the end of a degree program and include lectures, reading case
studies and hands-on work creating and analyzing classmate's plans.

Inventory Management
Inventory management logistics classes teach students how to plan and control inventories for product distribution. Students learn the
differences between inventories of raw materials, works-in-progress and finished goods. They become familiar with forecasting and
scheduling techniques. Logistics classes in inventory management also help students build important skills, such as recognizing inventory
dysfunctions, determining how much inventory to carry and protecting inventory from harm.

International Logistics
International logistics classes familiarize students with the international rules, regulations and requirements of importing and exporting goods.
Students learn about customs, free trade zones and the tariff system; classes also discuss potential terrorist threats. In addition to learning
about the various modes of transportation available for international trading, international logistics classes discuss the role of government in
the global economy and the role of logistics in global business. After completing international logistics classes, students will be prepared to
effectively manage international importing and exporting operations.

Logistics and Systems Support Management

In this master's degree level logistics course, students learn how to manage changing logistics systems and how to implement changes to
create a more efficient process. Logistics classes in support management cover everything from organizing the manpower needed to run a
management system, planning maintenance, meeting equipment needs and keeping documentation in order. By becoming familiar with these
needs, students can create effective and practical support and logistics systems that are easy to maintain and manage.

--LOG-110 - Introduction to Logistics

This course provides an overview of logistics. Topics include traffic management, warehousing, inventory control,
material handling, global logistics, and the movement and storage of goods from raw materials sources to end
consumers. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the different segments of logistics and use the
terminology of the industry.

LOG-120 - Global Logistics

This course examines logistics operations, processes, and modes of transportation in an interdependent world
economy. Emphasis is placed on freight forwarding operations, analyzing and selecting transportation modes, and
processing of import/export documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to arrange and coordinate
the transportation of products globally.

OG-125 - Transportation Logistics

This course covers the role and importance of the transportation industry. This is an overview of transportation
emphasizing its environmental and sociological aspects, economic impact, services, regulatory guidelines, policies,
and its future. Upon completion, students should be able to identify modes of transportation, interpret governing
regulations, and describe the principles and terminology used in the transportation industry.

LOG-210 - Fleet Management

This course covers the management of transportation, fleet operations, and safety. Emphasis is placed on DOT
safety regulations in the hiring, training, and supervision of drivers in transportation. Upon completion, students
should be able to write a safety program for drivers involved in interstate commerce following DOT regulations.

LOG-211 - Distribution Management

This course covers the functions, techniques, and tools utilized in warehousing and distribution centers and their
role in business and logistics. Emphasis is placed on warehouse and distribution center management, operations,
productivity, software systems, picking, automation, cross docking, safety, security, material handling,
benchmarking, and cost. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the role of warehouses and
distribution centers, apply industry principles and terminology, and understand distribution productivity measures.

LOG-215 - Supply Chain Management

This course covers all activities involved in the flow of products and information between the suppliers, customers,
producers, and service providers. Topics include acquiring, purchasing, manufacturing, assembling, and distributing
goods and services throughout the supply chain organizations. Upon completion, students should be able to identify
the supply chain units and describe the materials management processes.

LOG-220 - Logistics Management

This course covers the management of the movement and storage of goods and analysis of total costs involved.
Emphasis is placed on the monitoring of inventory using automated systems, managing the storage function,
warehousing, and distribution. Upon completion, students should be able to describe warehousing and facility
layouts, identify material handling methods, and apply inventory control procedures.

LOG-225 - Logistics Systems

This course covers the design, implementation, and application of logistics software systems utilized by businesses
to improve accountability, and capabilities of their logistics processes. Emphasis is placed on an in-depth
understanding of logistical software applications, optimization models, automated data collection, electronic data
interchange, and other logistics software tools. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the various
logistics software applications and explain how they are utilized to improve business and logistics processes.

LOG-230 - Transportation Management

This course covers the function of shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Emphasis is placed on
negotiating price and service requirements in the movement of goods, identifying areas of carrier liability, and the
methods for processing claims. Upon completion, students should be able to compare common carriers and
company operated transportation for service and cost, interpret pricing structures, and determine carrier liability.

LOG-235 - Import/Export Management

This course introduces the elements of import and export operations, from transportation to documentation,
finance, and security and the effects on the global supply chain. Emphasis is placed on existing import/export
regulations, customs documentation, intermodal transportation, foreign freight forwarders, global technology, and
homeland security initiatives. Upon completion, students should be able to perform import/export operations,
channels of distribution, implemented technologies, and associate with operating a secure supply chain.

LOG-240 - Purchasing Logistics

This course introduces the various aspects of purchasing, and their impact on materials management, supply chain,
transportation, and global logistics processes. Emphasis is placed on the different methods of electronic sourcing,
negotiating and pricing principles, and on the internal and external considerations associated with international
logistics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe and apply the principles and terminology used in
procurement including electronic data interchange services, purchasing and logistics systems.

LOG-245 - Logistics Security

This course covers the role and importance of securing the domestic and global transportation and supply chain
networks. Emphasis is placed on Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, the
Transportation Security Agency and how they affect businesses, logistics and transportation processes. Upon
completion, students should be able to apply the principles and terminologies used in securing the logistics and
transportation networks and identify potential threats.

LOG-250 - Advanced Global Logistics

This course covers the advanced application of global operations and logistics strategies, planning, technology, risk,
and management necessary to cope with the global business environment. Emphasis is placed on an in-depth
understanding of global sourcing, shipping, tracking, and e-logistics systems necessary to operate
inbound/outbound logistics in a global market. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the different
global markets and logistics technology available to process international inbound/outbound logistics transactions.

THSS
The aim of this thesis was to describe the current purchase process of womens
clothing department at Prisma Peremarket AS, define the problems concerning the
process and to suggest development actions to solve the problems. The solutions
for the problems were based on the theoretical part of the thesis.
The data used for the case study was gathered by qualitative means working at
the case company as a purchasing assistant and observing the daily routines of the
department. Additional information concerning the current purchase process was
acquired by interviewing the personnel of the department. The theory for the thesis
was gathered by researching literature on the subject.
Purchasing was stated to be an important operation in a company, since it is
closely associated with profitability. In order to make good purchases, the
purchasing personnel of a company should possess core competences needed.
Literature research pointed out that core competences are the factors that
distinguish a company from others. Together with strategic processes, core
competences build a company its core capabilities, that form the companys
competitive advantage not only currently, but also in the future.
The results of the case study revealed a fact that routine purchasing tasks
consumed too much time and obstructed the personnel from strategic tasks that
could create competitive edge for the company. The time consumption problem
would be solved by changing the way of doing purchases.
If more time for competence management would be arranged, the company
could use the competence development tools introduced in the theoretical part of
the thesis. These tools were SWOT analysis used for analyzing strengths,

weaknesses, opportunities and threats, process opening chart used for clarifying
relations of tasks, yearly clock for scheduling the development actions and
competence charts for personnels self evaluation.
Other findings brought forth by the study were that the companys IT systems
and information flow should be developed.
The first goal of the case study of this thesis is to describe the purchasing
actions of womens clothing purchasing department of Prisma Peremarket AS
Estonia. The second goal is to determine the problems of the department and the
third goal is find ways to develop the actions of the department in order to make the
work of the department more efficient. To accomplish that, the thesis defines the
usual operational purchasing tasks and introduces ways for competence
management. The final goal of the case is to give company instructions for followup developments.
1.2 Research methods
The theoretical part of this thesis was done by researching literature of the
subject. The empirical part of the study is the case study. The author gathered the
data for the case mostly by committed observation while working as a purchasing
assistant in the company during autumn 2012. In addition, the author interviewed
the personnel of the department for further information. The interviews were open
interviews, based on questions, which were prepared beforehand. In conclusion, the
research methods used in this study were qualitative. (Qualitative Vs. Quantitative
Research 2013) The first goal of the empirical part was to determine the current
tasks of the purchasing staff. This is part was done with the interviews and through
own observation as working as a purchasing assistant. The second goal was to find
out ways to develop the competence of the purchasing personnel and to see,
whether some tasks can be altered to less time consuming or to delete totally from
the task list. This is accomplished by combining the findings of the empirical study
with the theory introduced in the previous chapters.
1.3 The structure of the thesis
As figure 2 presents, this thesis starts with an introduction of the subject and the
object of the case study. The second chapter focuses on purchasing and thus
determines the word purchasing and focuses on the operative purchasing tasks. The
third chapter focuses on competence development, defines the most important
concepts concerning competence and explains the reader the importance of
competence development. The chapter ends with description of competence
development tools, which are SWOT analysis, opening of main processes, yearly
clock and competence assessment charts. The fourth chapter is the empirical part
of the study and explains with examples, what the purchasing department is doing

currently. It also defines the problems of the case company concerning purchasing
operations and gives some development ideas. The fifth chapter concludes the
thesis.
5 SUMMARY
In conclusion, the aim of this research was to present the current purchasing
process at Prisma Peremarket AS, define the problems, describe developing ideas
for the problems and suggest follow-up research. Before that, theory concerning
purchase process had to be introduced. Purchasing is an important operation for a
company, since it is one of the factors creating the companys competitive edge. It
also dominates the income statement and thus purchasing has a big effect on the
companys cost-effectiveness.
Purchasing consists of strategic and operational activities. This thesis
concentrated mostly on the operational activities with some attention paid to the
strategic operations. The purchasing operations were divided into four dimensions:
technical, logistical, commercial and administrative. The technical dimension
concerns the functionality, quality and specifications of the goods purchased. The
logistical dimension concerns operations associated with optimization of the
material flow from the supplier to the consumption point. The commercial
dimension relates to marketing, negotiating and contracting operations. Lastly, the
administrative dimension includes the handling of orders and expediting and follow
up of invoices.
In order to succeed, a companys personnel should have the core capabilities
needed. These capabilities consist of strategic processes and core competencies.
The core capabilities can be divided into two categories; critical capabilities and
cutting edge capabilities. The critical capabilities are the skills and systems that
provide the company competitive advantage currently. However, in order to keep
the competitive advantage in the future, the companys personnel should possess
cutting edge capabilities, which are the skills that have to be developed in
accordance with future needs.
There are numerous tools for developing competencies. This thesis introduced
four of them. The first one was an eight dimensional SWOT analysis, which is an
analysis tool that can be used in multiple ways to define the strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats of the subject. After these factors are defined, they are
combined not only to describe success factors and possible crisis 42 situations, but
also to list threats to be taken under control and weaknesses that can be turned into
opportunities.
The second competence development tool was the opening of the main
processes, which is used for identifying tasks inside sub processes. First, the main

processes are drawn on a horizontal line. Then the main processes are divided into
sub processes, which again can be divided into activities and individual tasks. This
tool helps the personnel of a company to see the correlations between tasks and
understand the entities of the processes.
The third tool was a yearly clock, which helps an organization to place
competence development actions onto a yearly schedule. This tool is important,
since companies may have difficulties to fit competence management into their
schedules. With the help of this tool, time can be found for all development actions.
The last tool introduced was a competence assessment chart, which is needed
for evaluating the competences of the personnel. First, the individual tasks
concerning specific occupation are listed in the chart. After that the personnel can
selfevaluate their competence concerning the tasks based on a skill level scale from
one to five.
The case study of the thesis presented the present situation of the purchasing
department of womens clothing at Prisma Peremarket AS Estonia. The study
brought forth that the time-consuming, routine tasks obstructed the strategic tasks
and competence development. The solution to the time consumption problem was
to change the separate orders for each of the 16 stores to one bulk order. This
would not only save time for strategic tasks, but also give the company additional
benefits in the form of quantity discounts when ordering in bulk. After the time
would be managed properly, the competence of the personnel could be managed.
Now the company could use the competence management tools described earlier in
the thesis.
In addition to this, more efficient IT tools could be used to save time from routine
tasks and the information flow between managers and subordinates could be
developed.
The reliability of this thesis is good, since in the case of another researcher
conducting the same study, the results would be similar. The validity of this thesis is
also good, since the right people were interviewed concerning the issues presented
in the thesis. The study is based on the theoretic background presented in this
thesis. To conclude, the reliability and validity of this thesis is based on the actuality
that the references are marked accordingly, diverse data was used and multiple
sources were used during the writing process.
In the future follow-up research could be done concerning the suppliers of the
department. Since there are approximately 80 suppliers, the research could find
out, whether some of the suppliers could be left out. The research should identify
which suppliers should be retained and which could be excluded from the supplier
list. Concentrating on fewer suppliers could give opportunities for bigger orders and
thus quantity discounts.

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