Event Title
How many chickens?
Description
Examining the supply chain for one of the world's largest retailers offers a unique geographical perspective into global distribution. With sales of $63.1 Billon, Costco Wholesale is ranked 32nd in the Fortune 500. Costco has 51 million members and operates 529 stores in 7 countries. Having the ability to forward and back trace any product from the member to the supplier offers insight into Costco's distribution system. The application being developed merges various disciplines of GIS by blending network analysis, geo-processing, spatial analysis, and geo-referencing creating a tool that is open, online, and easy to use. Analyzing distribution patterns for any item provides Costco Wholesale with the ability to increase Costco's commitment to the environment by minimizing carbon footprints and reducing costs for members. Tracking product(s) by category or by geographical area, within Costco's network, provides excellent tools for food safety managers, Research Analysts, and logistical engineers.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
8-3-2008 8:00 AM
Subject - LCSH
Business logistics--Environmental aspects; Food--Safety mearures; Costco Wholesale Corporation--Environmental aspects; Geographic information systems;
End Date
8-3-2008 5:00 PM
Subjects - Names (LCNAF)
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Session
GIS and Spatial Data
Genre/Form
abstracts (summaries)
Type
event
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Keywords
supply chain, distribution, GIS, Costco Wholesale, retail, logistics, safety
How many chickens?
Examining the supply chain for one of the world's largest retailers offers a unique geographical perspective into global distribution. With sales of $63.1 Billon, Costco Wholesale is ranked 32nd in the Fortune 500. Costco has 51 million members and operates 529 stores in 7 countries. Having the ability to forward and back trace any product from the member to the supplier offers insight into Costco's distribution system. The application being developed merges various disciplines of GIS by blending network analysis, geo-processing, spatial analysis, and geo-referencing creating a tool that is open, online, and easy to use. Analyzing distribution patterns for any item provides Costco Wholesale with the ability to increase Costco's commitment to the environment by minimizing carbon footprints and reducing costs for members. Tracking product(s) by category or by geographical area, within Costco's network, provides excellent tools for food safety managers, Research Analysts, and logistical engineers.