The Modelling Of the Logistics Process of Kungo Rock Express Using Simulation

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Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of logistics process in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on modelling and its relation with logistic process of Kungo Rock Express. The research also analyzes many aspects of modelling a logistics process and tries to gauge its effect on Kungo Rock Express. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for the modelling of a logistic process and tries to describe the overall effect of logistic process on service providers in air/sea cargo industry.

Table of Contents

ABSTRACTII

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Problem Statement1

Purpose of the study1

Significance of the Study1

Rationale of the study2

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW5

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY48

Overview of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Approaches48

Selected Research Design48

Case Study51

Qualitative Data Analysis51

Resources52

Nature Of Data52

Validity52

Literature Search53

Ethical concern54

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION55

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION71

REFERENCES73

Chapter 1: Introduction

Problem Statement

Kungo Rock Express is a leading indigenous provider of air and sea cargo services. Since 2010, its freight forwarding service is well known for its strong domestic networking, providing excellent and secured services for our customers. With over 15 years of experience in air and sea cargo deliveries to over 200 communities, advanced information technology, highly dedicated experts and professionals, deployment of specialized manpower for every customer, full technical ability and fleet of vehicles they are truly the best at what they do. Kungo Rock products includes air carbonate services, air freight services, aircraft clearing and handling, air protocol, services ,aircraft refueling(jet a1) arrangement, aircraft charter brokerage, executive aviation services, freight and baggage transfer, crew transportation, car hire, hotel reservation, excess luggage services, express delivery, pick-up services.

Purpose of the study

The overall purpose of the study is to construct the Modelling of the logistics process of Kungorock Express using simulation.

Significance of the Study

The air cargo system is a complex network that handles a vast amount of freight aboard passenger and all-cargo aircraft. With today's globalization, there is a growing need for fresh products to be delivered year round all over the world, thus, temperature sensitive items are likely to be shipped by air because of their relatively short shelf life. Moreover, increasing demand for just in time delivery; containers being packed by third parties; inspection time being very limited and transportation security being linked to volume, monitoring of goods within containers as well as within the cargo warehouse may contribute to enhanced security, operation efficiency and provide valuable real-time information. New technologies to better track cargo shipments are accountable for maintaining control and tracking along the supply chain. Radio frequency identification (RFID) is seen as an emerging technology for improving the air cargo supply chain. For RFID technology to be implemented, more research has to be done regarding the environmental compatibility of air cargo warehouses, the regulations involved and the materials encountered in this supply chain. Moreover, the frequency of choice may be critical for system optimization. Therefore, the main objectives of this dissertation are: indentify the multiple RF interferences encountered inside an air cargo warehouse; evaluate the RF propagation behavior inside ...