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DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS:

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Supplier selection (Flexibility)

Flexibility in supply chain is very important because a flexible chain is worthy enough to respond to any kind of shift in the volumes. Also, they can respond to the changes in more appropriately and effectively. There are two types of flexibility and that are as follows:

Micro flexibility: if any issues or opportunities arises in the company then how quickly the response team detect them. For example, the truck is late, demand suddenly increases, a customer needs superior wrapping or handling then how fast and successfully can these changes be made or managed.

Macro flexibility: if there are any strategic or change in program happened then how swiftly the company can respond and adapt to the situations

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Supply chain configuration

Multisourcing is the best for Mainfreight because of the following things.

It is very flexible and helps buyers during the shortage period. (srivastav, 2010)argues that, as there are multiple number of suppliers they can order the same type of product from some other manufacturer.

Backup source is always there to supply the products. If for some reason or any conflict arises between the companies and the company decided to cut off the supplies, then the backup can start suppling the products and the supply chain can work efficiently.

It helps avoid the complacency because if there is only one supplier and due to any conflicts, he decided not to supply products then major problems can arise for the company.

The indirect sourcing cost is very low. Also, the bidding become competitive as there are various manufacturers who try to win the bid and lead to low overall costs.

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According to (Main freight, 2017)supply chain is considered to be great only when it allows us the following things such as:

Management time is being saved.

Flexible operations.

Remove waste effectively.

Measure quality.

Implement continuous improvement strategy.

Achieve excellence in customer service.

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The key perspectives for the supply chain design for Main Freight are as follows:

Structure of the supply chain- According to (Mayerson, 2014) a lean supply chain will be the best for the logistics supply chain management of Mainfreight. The structure the supply chain includes various process. The process includes various simple steps but with various complexities. Automated data collection- (robinsons, 2015) says that the use of barcodes or radio frequencies identification(RFID) is compulsory because it can track and collect the data about the product automatically and it is very beneficial as it decreases the human errors in decoding the and it is very cost effective because no human labour is needed and very less errors which can cause disasters. The second step will be transaction based inventory flow as it can help track the product every movement is tracked from arrival to slot replacement to picking to wrapping in this way it can help make a transaction which is the effective way to track the products. Then the third step will be dock arrival times. It plays a vital role in saving a lot of money because if all merchandise does not reach the dock at the same time then a lot of space will be wasted as only few products will be transported in the trucks. The fourth step is picking procedures and here prediction plays a vital role when the shipment is yet to arrive. Planning is also important as there can be a picking shortage in the portion of warehouse. Moreover, vendor compliance program is very helpful for the manger because it helps him to make sure that inventory is coming in the warehouse in correct time and in the right quantity and whether it is packed properly or not. Returns management is to make sure that if customer wants to return the product, as it is a additional cost the supplier can repair or return to the manufacturer. Lastly the flexibility, errors will likely to happen in the warehouse as a result warehouse team should adapt to the conditions and respond in way that they can meet to the demands of vendors and the customers.

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Hey guys, you haven't done anything yet, this is very concerning.

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Increasing our Australian network

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Posted on 20 October 2017

Our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service across all areas of the supply chain has seen our investment in our network and facilities continue to increase.

Over the last 3 years we have completed over a dozen significant building projects in Australia's capital cities both in our domestic and international businesses.

Further development is now taking place in other major cities - these investments are designed to optimise productivity and increase service levels for our customers.

As indicated in our Annual Report we are looking to move into more key regional areas and Bendigo and Toowoomba are earmarked as locations to continue our strategy of wanting to control the delivery quality and to intensify our network.

New site | Newcastle, NSW

Projected to be completed in 2018 construction is underway on our new purpose built facility that will ensure the efficient and effective handling of freight.

1.7 hectares of land.

5,800m² facility with 4,200m² of raised dock which will allow loaders to have better line of sight when loading your valuable product.

4 rear loading docks to increase the number of trailers that can be handled.

A further 7,200m² hardstand.

Located at the end of the M1 Sydney Motorway with premium access to the recently opened Hunter Expressway and Pacific Highway for all local and interstate deliveries.

Site extension | Albury, NSW

We originally moved into this depot in 2012 and the last 5 years have seen our team and operations expand so much that we are now increasing the site by over 50%.

Completed in August, 2017, the extension includes 1,000m ² of hardstand and provide excellent access for B-Doubles and other large vehicles. Our Albury branch is located at 536 Dallinger Road, Lavington 2641, NSW, to find out more talk to our team here.

We welcome visitors to any of our sites to learn more about the value we can provide your business and your customers. Please contact your local sales executive to set up a time.

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Increasing our Australian network and facilities | October 2017 - mainfreight

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Posted on 20 October 2017 Our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service across all areas of the supply chain has seen our investment in our network and facilities continue to increase. Over the last 3 years we have completed over a dozen significant building projects in Australia's capital cities both in our domestic and international businesses.

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News of the Mainfreight
They got a good profit after the earthquake in Christchurch in the month of may because the rail line was not working on that time
So they delivered the food and stuff by road.

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Mainfreight​ workers are in for a bonus of thousands of dollars each after the freight company posted another record profit, partly thanks to New Zealand's tourism boom and immigration.

The profit after tax was 17 per cent higher at $103 million, on turnover of $2.3 billion, and also meant staff get $19.7 million in bonus payments, up 18 per cent on last year.

Managing director Don Braid said Mainfreight performed strongly in spite of the earthquakes affecting cargo between the North and South Island, and momentum was being maintained into the new financial year.

Staff bonuses were shared among branches based on their performance and the number of staff at each branch, so it varied widely but would be in the thousands of dollars for most staff, he said.

READ MORE:
* Coastal shipping still ahead in quake aftermath
* Mainfreight posts record annual profit of $88 million

"If there hadn't been the earthquakes we would have done better because we had to set up a new branch and road freight through the Lewis Pass. The extra fees we charged didn't cover our costs," Braid said.

He expected the main rail line between Picton and Christchurch to be restored by the end of the year in time for next Christmas, reducing demands on the inland roads.

NZ Transport Agency has spent more than $60m upgrading the inland route to accommodate the increase from 50 trucks to 600 trucks a day as well as car traffic.

"We move a lot of food and beverage and there's no doubt we've seen volumes rising through tourism and immigration," Braid said.

He was confident about the outlook for the year ahead, with a focus on improving revenues and profits in Asia, America and Europe where there were significant growth prospects.

An additional 180,000 freight consignments were handled, and the extra business from tourism and immigration prompted the company to buy more land for warehousing and freight facilities, Braid said.

Mainfreight will spend $75m on more land and facilities in New Zealand and Australia with associated expenditure including software of approximately $37m.

Air freight and sea freight teams have been operating out of new facilities at Christchurch International Airport.

From the turnover of $2.3b, about $1.7b was earned from overseas operations, with New Zealand cargo operations contributing $609m.

Australian road, warehousing, and air and sea freight activities increased 6.3 per cent to approximately $564m, allowing for currency movements.

European trade was up 10 per cent at approximately $460m, US logistics and sea freight declined 4.7 per cent to $618m, while results from operations in Asia were disappointing at $63m and Mainfreight withdrew from an unsuccessful leased warehouse business in Hong Kong.

Shares in the Stock Exchange-listed company have risen from $17.30 a share in August 2016 to $22.28 this month. The profit means shareholders get a healthy 24 cents fully imputed (taxed) dividend.

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Mainfreight record profit, staff bonus boosted by tourism despite earthquake disruption

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Mainfreight​ workers are in for a bonus of thousands of dollars each after the freight company posted another record profit, partly thanks to New Zealand's tourism boom and immigration. The profit after tax was 17 per cent higher at $103 million, on turnover of $2.3 billion, and also meant staff get $19.7 million in bonus payments, up 18 per cent on last year.

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We have to discuss the. Final outcome as well as in this we have to find out raw material and there process and what are the outcome if something goes wrong or what’s our plan

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Ministry of primary industries in Nz is responsible for RMP Of all the animal products like dairy and milk .

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If you process or manufacture animal products, you may need a Risk Management Programme (RMP).

What an RMP is

An RMP is a written programme designed to manage the hazards, wholesomeness and labelling of animal material and products. Hazards may be biological, chemical or physical.

Your RMP describes how you will process your products to meet the requirements of the Animal Products Act 1999. This is to ensure the products you sell are 'fit for purpose' - safe, suitable and truthfully labelled.

Who needs an RMP

In general, all primary processors of animal material and products for human or animal consumption are required to operate under a registered and independently verified RMP. Certain dairy processors and secondary processors (for example, dual operator butchers) also need an RMP.

Examples of primary processors needing an RMP include:

mammal, bird (including ostrich and emu) and seafood primary processors

farm dairy operators

dairy processors, including, stores, and transporters (unless covered by the Food Act 2014)

most avian egg primary processors

deer velvet processors.

Examples of secondary processors needing an RMP include:

renderers and blood-drying operations for mammals and birds

dual operator butchers (butchers dealing in both homekill and regulated meat)

all secondary processors of animal products intended for human or animal consumption who export to countries requiring official assurances.

For the full lists of primary and secondary processors needing an RMP, see the 'Businesses requiring RMPs' section of the RMP manual:

Who doesn't need an RMP

Examples of people who are exempt from having an RMP include:

primary producers of animal products (for example, sheep and beef farmers)

processors of dairy products consumed on premises

certain dairy products that are multi-ingredient foods

egg producers who have 100 birds or less and sell all eggs direct to the consumer

primary processors of animal material for purposes other than human or animal consumption (for example, skinning and shearing).

For a full list of processors not needing an RMP, see the 'Businesses not requiring RMPs' section of the RMP manual:

In addition, the Animal Products (Exemptions and Inclusions) Order 2000 exempts some operators from having an RMP.

Your Risk Management Programme

Your RMP sets out how you ('the operator') will identify and control, manage, eliminate or minimise food safety hazards and other risk factors in relation to your processing. All animal products traded and used must be 'fit for intended purpose' and meet the appropriate New Zealand animal product legislation.

Your registered RMP is a legally binding document that must be developed and implemented in accordance with the Animal Products Act 1999 and other relevant New Zealand legislation.

Developing your RMP

You can develop your RMP from scratch to meet the needs of your specific operation, or base it on a template, a Code of Practice (COP), or a model. Find out more:

Registering your RMP

You must register your RMP with MPI. If MPI approves your application, you will be added to the public list of registered RMPs. Find out about the process for getting your RMP registered:

Getting your RMP verified

After registering your RMP, you must get it checked regularly by an MPI-recognised verifier to ensure you are complying with the law. Your contracted recognised agency will visit and verify your records regularly to confirm that your RMP continues to deliver product that is fit for purpose. Frequency of verification depends on product type. Find out more about RMP verification:

Operating your RMP

It is up to you to ensure processes are carried out in accordance with your registered RMP, all the risk management activities are working effectively, and records are kept. To find out how to run, amend and cancel your RMP, conduct a product recall, and when MPI can suspend or revoke your RMP, refer to:

Related information

Refer to your specific food sector and also other general food safety requirements you may need to comply with.

Keeping up to date

It's important to keep up to date with any new or revised information about RMPs, including requirements, consultations, strategies and other content changes. Subscribe to MPI to receive the latest MPI news by email:

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If you process or manufacture animal products, you may need a Risk Management Programme (RMP). An RMP is a written programme designed to manage the hazards, wholesomeness and labelling of animal material and products. Hazards may be biological, chemical or physical.

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we have to find out two-three suppliers which are actually providing stuff to this company... are they the permanent suppliers??

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Mainfreight company was established in 1978 by Bruce Plested. Mainfreight is transport limited international or domestic company. There are different product which are provinding stuff to main freight company. which are given below -
storage -
1. frozen - milk, fruits
2. Materials -
3. Electronic suppliers
4 international product
5. domestic product

The supply chain of Kiwi fresh milk product

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thats alrite man..but dont talk about the history. we just have to discuss about the supply chain and working of the company

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Great to see you have started a padlet... still very empty though... please finish your introduction before next class

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Great to see you have started a padlet... still very empty though... please finish your introduction before next class

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ya we r here!!!