Pipeline equipment purchase method

The key to the purchase of logistics equipment depends on “what logistics equipment is most suitable for my operation needs?” So we must proceed from our own reality. In addition, to choose a strong company, we need a higher demand for the choice of our logistics equipment.

1. Describe in detail the functions that the equipment must perform to serve the operational objectives.

What is the selected logistics equipment? This issue is critical and this is the question that all logistics managers must answer accurately before beginning to determine the equipment plan. The lack of a sufficient description of the equipment's operational requirements and a description of the best capabilities that the equipment should have will result in a mismatch in the selected equipment. In order to more clearly describe the logistics equipment requirements, it is recommended to use an operational analysis tool. On the basis of the structured analysis of the work, the flow of goods between the relevant work and each work module will be easier to describe and calculate, and it is more convenient to grasp the description of the logistics equipment requirements in each operation.

2. Prepare a detailed equipment plan to meet the determined operational requirements.

In the logistics equipment planning process, the purpose is not to determine the detailed specifications of the equipment plan, but to determine the general classification of the equipment. For example, for shelf equipment, the equipment plan to be first developed is based on pallet racks or cantilevered shelves; then, in the fourth and fifth steps of the logistics equipment planning and selection process, more detailed specifications are formulated. Forms such as galvanizing or surface spray molding. One thing I have to remind my colleagues, equipment development work, it is easier said than done. We must pay attention to the accumulation of knowledge of various logistics equipment. For more complex system requirements, professional logistics planning consultants are a common practice worldwide.

3. Quantitative (economic assessment) combined with qualitative analysis.

For the economic evaluation of the equipment program, the first is the cost calculation. Usually, costs fall into two categories: investment costs and annual operating costs. The most common investment cost is the procurement cost of logistics equipment. Annual operating costs are the ongoing costs of using the equipment. Typical annual operating cost items include salaries for logistics operations, logistics equipment maintenance costs, taxes, and insurance premiums. Once the corresponding life cycle cost of the equipment plan is calculated, the present value of the equipment plan should be calculated. Depreciation, tax calculations and corporate income tax are important aspects of economic analysis. It will not be described in detail here. Once the qualitative factors are determined, all factors need to be weighted according to important procedures. Then, score differently for different scenarios.


4. Choose logistics equipment and suppliers.

Once selected, the next step is to specify the detailed specifications of the required logistics equipment. Usually this stage is an important job to describe the detailed specifications of the logistics equipment requirements, and contact the supplier, detailed consultation with the supplier qualification and equipment description. The final step in the logistics equipment planning process is to prepare the equipment/system bidding document. The specific operation methods in this regard are not repeated here.

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