Numerical investigation and optimization of mixed convection in ventilated sq…

Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the optimal conditions of the mixed convection in a ventilated square cavity filled with Cu-water nanofluid utilizing of Taguchi ethod. The paper aims to discuss diverse issues befell for the said model. Design/methodology/approach – The numerical solutions of nonlinear coupled equations are developed by means of Taguchi method. T…

Market segmentation in container shipping services: A qualitative study

Abstract Purpose – Container shipping is a standardized business-to-business service market where carriers need to stay customer focused to survive. Market segmentation is an ideal solution to develop customized marketing programs for each segment, but container lines need personalized marketing programs for each customer. Hence, the purpose of this study is to develop a segmentation framew…

Internationalisation within liner shipping An examination of the sales networ…

Purpose – Container shipping is generally considered a global business. This truth may not hold from a single-company perspective. The companies’ physical operation etworks show that container carriers operate differently and follow different paths in their internationalisation development. Additionally, the degree of internationalisation, easured on the basis of sea-oriented operatio…

Long-term container throughput forecast and equipment planning: the case of B…

Abstract Purpose – This paper aims to forecast inbound and outbound container throughput for Bangkok Port to 2041 and uses the results to inform the future planning and management of the port’s container terminal. Design/methodology/approach – The data used cover a period of 16 years (192 months of observations). Data sources include the Bank of Thailand and the Energy Policy and Plannin…

Household waste impacts on physicochemical variables in Port Harcourt

Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show impacts of household wastes handling on some physicochemical parameters of surface water, soil, sediments and borehole water samples in Port Harcourt. Waste generated from the households are indiscriminately dumped on roads, stream channels, bush lands and open spaces thus defacing the landscape of the city, flooding and spreading vec…

Growth in containership sizes to be stopped?

Abstract Purpose – The increase of containership sizes driven by the need to create greater economies of scale seems to be an endless process. Vessels of more than 21,000 TEU are presently on order. The purpose of this paper is to question whether a positive effect still remains at present mega ship sizes and, even if this was the case, whether such presumably small effect would be outweighe…

Evaluation of dry port implementation in Ghana

Abstract Purpose – Congestion at Ghana’s main seaports is a problem that has received much attention recently. This is as a result of continuous increase in containerized cargo. To increase the capacity of Ghana’ seaport, the Ministry of Transport through the Ghana Shippers Council initiated the Boankra Inland Port Project. The aim of this paper is to assess the feasibility and economic …

Growth in containership sizes to be stopped?

Purpose – The increase of containership sizes driven by the need to create greater economies of scale seems to be an endless process. Vessels of more than 21,000 TEU are presently on order. The purpose of this paper is to question whether a positive effect still remains at present mega ship sizes and, even if this was the case, whether such presumably small effect would be outweighed by costl…

Constructing English-medium instruction indicators in the shipping courses of…

Purpose – This paper aims to use an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and combine this with the fuzzytheory to identify key indicators influencing English-medium instruction (EMI) in the shipping ourses of Taiwan’s higher education. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a literature review and expert interviews, an evaluation model with 4 indicators and 13 sub-indicators was developed. …

Are the new fuel-efficient bulkers a threat to the old fleet?

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the headlined eco-bulkers ordered in 2012 and 2013 are posing a threat to the less-efficient ships ordered at the end of the boom in 2008 and 2009. Design/methodology/approach – This paper will first investigate the drivers for the interest in such low-emission, low-speed bulker as well as the more general history of bulker desig…

Assessing the shipping in the Northern Sea Route: a qualitative approach

Purpose – The Northern Sea Route (NSR) could become viable in the near future. If this happens, it will radically reduce sailing times and distances on routes from Asia to Northern Europe. However, although much has been written about the feasibility of the NSR, about the issues involved and about the possible opening of the route, the views of key stakeholders from companies who would potent…

Anti-competition of ocean shipping alliances: a legal perspective

Abstract Purpose – Antitrust exemptions to shipping alliances in the liner shipping sector have prevailed for many years. This study aims to examine anti-competition of ocean shipping alliances from a legal perspective of the USA, the European Union (EU) and People’s Republic of China (PRC).Design/methodology/approach – Adopting the standard “doctrinal approach to legal research and a…

laporan pelaksanaan pelatihan opus terminal advanced technical training

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Economy - wide impact of a more efficient Tanjung Priok port

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Materi pelatihan : Customer Service Excellence Tahun 2017

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Tahun 2017

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Third party logistics services usage by large Australian firms

Outsourcing of logistics functions is a business dynamic of growing importance in Australia (for example, see [1]) and elsewhere in the world (see, for example [2,3]. Third party logistics involves the use of external companies to perform logistics functions which have traditionally been performed within an organization. The functions performed by the third party can encompass the entire logist…

Views Of Logistics Service Providers On Modularity In Logistics Services

The objective of this paper is to increase understanding of the concept of service modularity and to present examples of applications of modularity approach in logistics services. This aim is pursued with an empirical case study, consisting of interviews of 25 logistics service providers (LSPs). Themes found in the literature are used in the interviews and in the analysis of the interviews. The…

Are shippers satisfied with the diversified provision of logistics service by…

This paper explores the current feature of the service provision in the shipping industry and contributes to a more thorough understanding of the industry. A questionnaire was developed to examine the performance of service providers assessed by international shippers in the UK and South Korea. We find that British shippers are more likely to be satisfied with the diversified service provision …

Are supply (driven) chains forgotten?

This paper explores the current feature of the service provision in the shipping industry and contributes to a more thorough understanding of the industry. A questionnaire was developed to examine the performance of service providers assessed by international shippers in the UK and South Korea. We find that British shippers are more likely to be satisfied with the diversified service provision …

Analysing the impacts of ICT on knowledge work productivity

The potential of information and communication technology (ICT) in improving knowledge work productivity is well-documented in the existing literature. However, prior research fails to provide means for analyzing whether the potential can be realized in a specific organizational context. Thus, this paper aims to focus on the context-specific analysis of the impacts of ICT services on knowledge …

Enhancing customer orientation of service delivery systems: an integrative fr…

To streamline and improve their service delivery systems, service organizations have much to learn from their manufacturing counterparts in the use of quality and process improvement tools. The purpose of this article is to present a practical framework which integrates these tools in order to enhance the efficiency and customer orientation of service delivery systems. Two examples are used to …

Managing Service Quality: An International Journal Determinants and conseque…

The purpose of this study is to investigate the antecedents and consequences of consumer satisfaction with the use of self-service technology (SST) in a retail setting. Design/methodology/approach – In cooperation with a survey firm, a total

Shipping Statistics Yearbook 1987

The Shippping Statistics Yearbook 1987 as a comprehensive reference source contains statistical information derived and compiled from numerous different sources. The special topics dealing with Analysis of total world merchant fleet, land-up and broken-up tonnage as well as special fleets Key figures on world seaborne trade and world trade development Detailed overview on nearly 30 major com…

Outstanding : 47 ways to make your organization exceptional

Every day outstanding organizations do things and promote values that ensure they will retain customers, grow revenues, increase market share, and build their reputations. People in these organizations hold values and take actions-- individually and collectively--that are not always easy or obvious but are fundamentally powerful. 

Informed by his own …

Fast innovation : achieving superior differentiation, speed to market, and in…

“How can I create an innovation engine that will consistently deliver substantial organic growth?” This question is the number-one issue for most CEOs and senior executives today. Innovation is a critical driver of organic growth, yet based on the authors' research, only a small percent of companies effectively use innovation to sustain long-term, profitable growth. And the stakes couldn't…

Service management : mewujudkan layanan prima

Tema sentral buku ini adalah membangun layanan prima dalam sebuah organisasi. Layanan (service) bukan saja bermanfaat sebagai pelengkap produk yang ditawarkan, namun juga merupakan kunci diferensiasi setiap perusahaan. Meminjam konsep The Flower of Services rumusan almarhum Christopher Lovelock, layanan bisa dianalogikan sebagai delapan daun bunga yang melekat pada setiap penawaran produk: info…

Uplifting Service : The Proven Path To Delighting Your Customers, Colleagues,…

We are deep in a service crisis. In the operating room, surgeons and their teams communicate in a very precise language; airplane pilots follow a strict protocol to take off and land safely every time; and, when launching a new product, companies lay out a plan that all employees follow. But when it comes to building a strong service culture, the path to success is usually much less clear. We r…

Analysis of proper capacity at Jakarta International Container Terminal

As a facility with high capital investment, container terminal tends to be operated with maximum capacity by using high utilization of facilities and equipment rather than a proper throughput. However, a high utilization is leading to the ships waiting time and as consequence lowering the service level. Therefore a study is needed to determine the proper capacity by considering the interest of …

Optimization of stuffing services at port of Palembang

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Identifying the strategy to reduce queuing of trucks during peak hour operati…

Belawan International Container Terminal especially serves export and import container by activities loading, discharge, receiving, delivery and behandle. These terminal in the main entrance gate container to North Sumatera, Aceh and most Riau. Recently, the terminal face the queue of trucks at peak time operation. These condition reduce terminal's level of service. This paper will evaluate a…

The Apple Experience: Secrets to Building Insanely Great Customer Loyalty

Carmine Gallo interviewed professionals at all levels who have studied Apple, and he spent hundreds of hours observing the selling floor in Apple?s retail space and learning about Apple?s vision and philosophy. Using insights and data from these sources, he breaks down Apple?s customercentric model to provide an action plan with three distinct areas of focus: ? Inspire Your Internal Customer …

Manajemen Pelayanan Prima : Mencegah Pembelotan dan Membangun Costumer Loyality

Perhatian terhadap kepentingan pelanggan dengan cara melihat kebutuhan serta kepuasan atas pelayanan menjadi faktor kunci untuk keberhasilan usaha di tengah iklim persaingan yang semakin ketat. Menyadari pentingnya nilai sebuah layanan prima kepada pelanggan dan meningkatnya tuntutan pelanggan terhadap layanan perusahaan semakin membuat perusahaan harus mengembangkan bisnis pada manajemen hubun…

Manajemen Pelayanan Umum di Indonesia

Pengelolaan pelayanan umum di Indonesia saat ini dilakukan oleh pemerintah dan swasta. Hal ini berdampak pada timbulnya kompetisi dalam pelaksanaan layanan baik menyangkut cara, teknik, atau metode yang menarik para pengguna jasa layanan. Oleh karena itu, pengetahuan tentang pelayanan umum, administrasi perkantoran, motif, sikap, dan tingkah laku pelayanan, serta manajemen pelayanan umum mutlak…

Innovation and dynamic capabilities in a traditional service sector Evidence …

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the types and the nature of innovations developed by small companies in a traditional service sector, as well as the ways that innovations impact their strategic capabilities.

Innovating in reverse: services and the reverse product cycle

As they account for the largest share of employment and value added, services do not (or cannot) lie outside a Schumpeterian view of innovation phenomena. Of the various attempts at shedding more light on the mechanisms of innovation in service industries and firms, we consider the “reverse product cycle” to warrant special attention because of its highly thought-provoking nature and its th…

Cruise passengers' satisfaction: Cartagena de Indias

The purpose of this paper is to explain the onshore satisfaction of cruise passengers, in the port of call of Cartagena de Indias.

The Third-Party Logistics Services and Globalization of Manufacturing

Cross-border production chains of manufacturing require coordination and logistics. Third-party logistics services have thus taken this role as a link in the globalization of economic activities. Distriparks, a provider of total logistics to manufacturing, have emerged in Singapore to offer customized distribution and inventory management. Established as a traditional entrepoˆt by internationa…

The potential seasonal alternative of Asia–Europe container service via Nor…

The summer minimum extent of Arctic sea ice shrank drastically in these years, and the opportunity on Arctic international shipping emerged. The Northern Sea Route (NSR), formerly blocked by permanent ice, was completely ice-free in September in the past 3 years. Because this route is much shorter than conventional Asia–Europe shipping lane, many maritime countries have paid attention to expl…

The optimal ship sizes of container liner feeder services in Southeast Asia: …

Deploying containerships with increasing carrying capacities in achieving better capacity utilization has been well-documented. However, ship operators often face the problem in deploying containerships with the right size, especially given the capital-intensive nature of container liner shipping, which would lead to substantial implications if inappropriate ships were used. While studies on op…

Research on public logistics centre as tool for cooperation

This paper focuses on logistics centre concept and benefits for users. Intermodal benefit, forwarders impact, IT solutions, new transport flows due to synergy, better supply chain management, additional services, cost sharing, economies of scale, quality of the services, know-how, joint marketing impact, and benefit for growth of third-party logistics services are presented. The main bottleneck…

Evaluating the service requirements of dedicated container terminals: a revis…

The purpose of this article is to evaluate the service requirements of dedicated container terminals (DCTs). In this article, the service attributes (SAs) of DCTs were first discussed. A fuzzy analytic hierarchy process model was then constructed to measure the users’ perceived importance and dissatisfaction for each of the SAs. Based on these two measurements, a revised importance-performanc…

Enhanced logistics service provider framework for higher integration and effi…

The concept of maritime logistics results from the convergence of maritime transport and supply chains. The paper aims to propose an enhanced logistics service provider (LSP) framework which facilitates LSPs to integrate supply chains in an optimal manner by utilising their unique expertise and experience. In the framework, the enhanced LSP serves as the single contact point for shippers and as…

Determinants of slow steaming and implications on service patterns

The research focuses on the impact of the shipping strategy to decrease the commercial speed of container vessels, in order to reduce the bunker costs, on current service patterns. In this regard, the study also hypothesizes potential development trends in the near future. The reduction of the commercial speed, commonly referred to as “slow steaming,” has been introduced to mitigate the neg…

Costeffectiveness of the Movement of Export Products

The company, BJ's, is a large snackfood manufacturer, with plants in Bathurst and Wodonga. The dried snackfood manufacturing facility is located at Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. Prior to 1988 small quantities of standard domestic product were exported to the Pacific islands and South East Asia. The dried products for these orders were transported to Wodonga, Victoria, to be combined wi…

Optimal shipping routes and vessel size for intermodal barge transport with e…

Despite the growing role of barge transportation in the hinterland access of major seaports in Northwestern Europe, service network design for intermodal barge transportation has received little research attention. In this paper, a decision support model for service network design in intermodal barge transportation is presented. The model determines optimal shipping routes for roundtrip service…

Understanding Environmental Influence on Human Service Organizations

This study addresses the impact of the external environmental context of individual organizations on their internal structures and service configurations, as they attempted to adapt to a changing political economy, via an examination of a portion of the Georgia child welfare system’s response to the introduction of the principles of managed care. Based, in part, on Hasenfeld’s (1992) notion…

Logistics operations, supply chain management and sustainability

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Offshore service industry and logistics modeling in the gulf of mexico

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Laporan Pelaksanaan Kegiatan Workshop Service Excellence For Customer Service…

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27 - 28 November 2017 (Batch I), 4 - 5 Desember 20

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Educating the supply chain logistics for humanitarian efforts in Africa: a ca…

There are gaps in the countries of Africa between basic universal health care and what is provided. Educating those who are trying to help is important to bring about change. Recently, there are many organizations and individuals responding to those needs, including governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGO). These entities strive to improve the conditions of the African people by pr…