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INBOUND LOGISTICS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Productivity and Profitability
- Government Contracts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- value chain
1, record 1, English, value%20chain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The value chain ... is a concept from business management that was first described and popularized by Michael Porter in his 1985 best-seller, Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance. The value chain in its original sense was defined as a sequence of value-enhancing activities. In its simplest form, raw materials are formed into components, which are assembled into final products, distributed, sold, and serviced. In other words, the chain consists of a series of activities that create and build value. 2, record 1, English, - value%20chain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Primary activities are directly concerned with the creation or delivery of a product or service. They can be grouped into five main areas :inbound logistics, operations(production), outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and services. Each of these primary activities is linked to support activities which help to improve their effectiveness or efficiency. There are four main areas of support activities : procurement, technology development, human resource management, and infrastructure. 2, record 1, English, - value%20chain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Productivité et rentabilité
- Marchés publics
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chaîne de valeur
1, record 1, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20valeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil de gestion qui décompose l'entreprise en activités pertinentes au plan stratégique, depuis l'approvisionnement en marchandises, en matières ou en fournitures auprès des fournisseurs jusqu'à la livraison de la marchandise ou du produit ou la prestation du service au client, le but étant de comprendre le comportement des coûts et de déterminer où se trouvent les sources existantes de différenciation du produit. 2, record 1, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20valeur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les activités principales ont directement trait à la création ou à la livraison d'un produit ou d'un service. Elles peuvent être regroupées en cinq grandes catégories : logistique amont, production, logistique aval, commercialisation et vente, services. Chacune de ces activités principales est associée à des activités de soutien qui aident à en améliorer l'efficacité ou l'efficience. Les activités de soutien sont réparties en quatre grandes catégories : approvisionnements, développement technologique, gestion des ressources humaines, et infrastructure. 3, record 1, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20valeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productividad y rentabilidad
- Contratos gubernamentales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cadena de valor
1, record 1, Spanish, cadena%20de%20valor
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
El conjunto de actividades realizadas por una empresa que le añaden valor y le permiten competir. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cadena%20de%20valor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Puede dividirse en "actividades primarias", como logística, fabricación, marketing y ventas, y servicio post-venta, y "actividades secundarias", como infraestructura de la empresa, recursos humanos, tecnología, y compras. 1, record 1, Spanish, - cadena%20de%20valor
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-12-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- logistics inbound/outbound coordinator-production
1, record 2, English, logistics%20inbound%2Foutbound%20coordinator%2Dproduction
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- logistics inbound/outbound co-ordinator-production
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coordonnateur de logistiques au départ et à l'arrivée - production
1, record 2, French, coordonnateur%20de%20logistiques%20au%20d%C3%A9part%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27arriv%C3%A9e%20%2D%20production
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coordonnatrice de logistiques au départ et à l'arrivée - production 1, record 2, French, coordonnatrice%20de%20logistiques%20au%20d%C3%A9part%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27arriv%C3%A9e%20%2D%20production
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- coordinateur de logistiques au départ et à l'arrivée - production
- coordinatrice de logistiques au départ et à l'arrivée - production
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-07-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations
- Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- global value chain
1, record 3, English, global%20value%20chain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GVC 2, record 3, English, GVC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Global value chain refers to five interrelated activities, taking place in more than one country, that provide a company with opportunities to increase its competitive advantage by adding value to its products and services. Those activities are :inbound logistics[, ] operations[, ] outbound logistics[, ] marketing and sales[, and] service... 3, record 3, English, - global%20value%20chain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion
- Économique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chaîne de valeur mondiale
1, record 3, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20valeur%20mondiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CVM 2, record 3, French, CVM
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La chaîne de valeur mondiale fait référence à cinq activités interdépendantes se déroulant dans plus d'un pays et [offrant] à une entreprise la possibilité d'accroître son avantage concurrentiel en ajoutant de la valeur à ses produits et services. Ces cinq activités sont : la logistique amont[,] les opérations[,] la logistique externe[,] le marketing et les ventes, [et] le service. 3, record 3, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20valeur%20mondiale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Work and Production
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- logistics inbound/outbound co-ordinator
1, record 4, English, logistics%20inbound%2Foutbound%20co%2Dordinator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- logistics inbound/outbound coordinator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Travail et production
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coordonnateur de logistiques au départ et à l'arrivée
1, record 4, French, coordonnateur%20de%20logistiques%20au%20d%C3%A9part%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27arriv%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coordonnatrice de logistiques au départ et à l'arrivée 1, record 4, French, coordonnatrice%20de%20logistiques%20au%20d%C3%A9part%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27arriv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principales fonctions : établir [et] maintenir un horaire de fabrication et le surveiller tout au long du mois pour assurer la livraison ponctuelle des produits aux clients; réviser l'horaire quotidiennement afin d'atteindre les objectifs définis; surveiller les niveaux d'inventaire et planifier les activités de comptage de cycle; produire les documents de production pour la fabrication [...] et surveiller l'avancement de la fabrication des produits; s'assurer de façon journalière que les soldes des inventaires sont conformes; planifier l'inventaire de matière première pour soutenir les activités de production en fonction des besoins. 2, record 4, French, - coordonnateur%20de%20logistiques%20au%20d%C3%A9part%20et%20%C3%A0%20l%27arriv%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Government Contracts
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Inbound Logistics Central Area
1, record 5, English, Inbound%20Logistics%20Central%20Area
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ILCA 2, record 5, English, ILCA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inbound Logistics Central Area; ILCA : extracted from the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions(SACC) Manual, produced by Public Works and Government Services Canada. 3, record 5, English, - Inbound%20Logistics%20Central%20Area
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Marchés publics
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Logistique intégrée de la région centrale
1, record 5, French, Logistique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion%20centrale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- LIRC 2, record 5, French, LIRC
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Logistique intégrée de la région centrale; LIRC : extrait du Guide des clauses et conditions uniformisées d'achat (CCUA) de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 3, record 5, French, - Logistique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion%20centrale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Government Contracts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Inbound Logistics Atlantic Area
1, record 6, English, Inbound%20Logistics%20Atlantic%20Area
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ILAA 2, record 6, English, ILAA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inbound Logistics Atlantic Area; ILAA : extracted from the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions(SACC) Manual, produced by Public Works and Government Services Canada. 3, record 6, English, - Inbound%20Logistics%20Atlantic%20Area
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Marchés publics
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Logistique intégrée de la région de l'Atlantique
1, record 6, French, Logistique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion%20de%20l%27Atlantique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- LIRA 2, record 6, French, LIRA
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Logistique intégrée de la région de l'Atlantique; LIRA : extrait du Guide des clauses et conditions uniformisées d'achat (CCUA) de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 3, record 6, French, - Logistique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion%20de%20l%27Atlantique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Government Contracts
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Inbound Logistics Europe Area
1, record 7, English, Inbound%20Logistics%20Europe%20Area
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ILEA 2, record 7, English, ILEA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inbound Logistics Europe Area; ILEA : extracted from the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions(SACC) Manual, produced by Public Works and Government Services Canada. 3, record 7, English, - Inbound%20Logistics%20Europe%20Area
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Marchés publics
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Logistique intégrée de l'Europe
1, record 7, French, Logistique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27Europe
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- LIE 2, record 7, French, LIE
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Logistique intégrée de l'Europe; LIE : extrait du Guide des clauses et conditions uniformisées d'achat (CCUA) de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 3, record 7, French, - Logistique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27Europe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Government Contracts
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Inbound Logistics Coordination Center
1, record 8, English, Inbound%20Logistics%20Coordination%20Center
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ILCC 2, record 8, English, ILCC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inbound Logistics Coordination Center; ILCC : extracted from the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions(SACC) Manual, produced by Public Works and Government Services Canada. 3, record 8, English, - Inbound%20Logistics%20Coordination%20Center
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Marchés publics
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Centre de coordination de la logistique intégrée
1, record 8, French, Centre%20de%20coordination%20de%20la%20logistique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CCLI 2, record 8, French, CCLI
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centre de coordination de la logistique intégrée; CCLI : extrait du Guide des clauses et conditions uniformisées d'achat (CCUA) de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 3, record 8, French, - Centre%20de%20coordination%20de%20la%20logistique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Government Contracts
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Inbound Logistics Quebec Area
1, record 9, English, Inbound%20Logistics%20Quebec%20Area
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ILQA 2, record 9, English, ILQA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inbound Logistics Quebec Area; ILQA : extracted from the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions(SACC) Manual, produced by Public Works and Government Services Canada. 3, record 9, English, - Inbound%20Logistics%20Quebec%20Area
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Marchés publics
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Logistique intégrée de la région du Québec
1, record 9, French, Logistique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- LIRQ 2, record 9, French, LIRQ
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Logistique intégrée de la région du Québec; LIRQ : extrait du Guide des clauses et conditions uniformisées d'achat (CCUA) de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 3, record 9, French, - Logistique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9gion%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Government Contracts
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Inbound Logistics United Kingdom
1, record 10, English, Inbound%20Logistics%20United%20Kingdom
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- ILUK 2, record 10, English, ILUK
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Inbound Logistics United Kingdom; ILUK : extracted from the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions(SACC) Manual, produced by Public Works and Government Services Canada. 3, record 10, English, - Inbound%20Logistics%20United%20Kingdom
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Marchés publics
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Logistique intégrée du Royaume-Uni
1, record 10, French, Logistique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20du%20Royaume%2DUni
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- LIRU 2, record 10, French, LIRU
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Logistique intégrée du Royaume-Uni; LIRU : extrait du Guide des clauses et conditions uniformisées d'achat (CCUA) de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 3, record 10, French, - Logistique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20du%20Royaume%2DUni
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-09-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
- Transport of Goods
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- inbound logistics
1, record 11, English, inbound%20logistics
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The movement of materials from suppliers and vendors into production processes or storage facilities. 2, record 11, English, - inbound%20logistics
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Transport de marchandises
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- logistique amont
1, record 11, French, logistique%20amont
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Logistique amont : gestion des approvisionnements et des retours; déconditionnement / contrôles qualité / mise en stock; magasins avancés fournisseurs; livraisons bord de chaîne en J.I.T (Just In Time); approvisionnements synchrones, kanban; pré-manufacturing. 2, record 11, French, - logistique%20amont
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il faut préciser ici que la livraison inclut la logistique amont (gestion des stocks...) et aval (la prise en compte des retours, le service après-vente...) ainsi que les services dérivés (le suivi en ligne de la livraison ou même la gestion du paiement par le logisticien, par exemple). 3, record 11, French, - logistique%20amont
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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