Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
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CHENNAI
FURNISHED BY
GUNAKANTA DOLEY
PRAVEENRAJ T
Title:
Logistics network design of a retailer – Derby, Chennai.
Type of research:
Descriptive research.
In supply chain, logistics plays a major role, since getting the goods at the right time and right
quantity without any damage is crucial. There may be chances of uncertainty in delivering the
goods; especially in delivering the goods to retails stores from a centralized warehouse is a
critical task. Derby is one of the leading menswear retailer who has several retail stores
across South India. They are very successful in in their goods replenishment for their outlets
with the help of an effective logistics network. In this project we investigate the logistics
network design for Derby retail stores located in Chennai and carry out a detailed analysis of
the supply chain activities.
Objectives:
• To study the logistics network design for Derby retail stores located in Chennai,
where the local retail stores have been supplied with the goods from the warehouse
coordinating with the backend office.
• To find any difficulties faced in this network; analyzing the problem and to find any
feasible solution for the same.
Methodology:
The data collection method planned is primary method which includes personal interaction
with management staff at Derby’s retail backend office located at Egmore, Chennai.
Collecting information about the network model for the logistics activities from the
warehouse to the various retail stores located in Chennai. Critical Path Analysis will be the
tool used for developing the network model for logistics activities.
Expected Results:
To gain overall knowledge about the logistics activities for a retailer, Derby – Chennai and
suggesting some optimum solutions for the difficulties which they face in this process.