Award Date
Summer 2012
Degree Type
Professional Paper
Degree Name
Master of Hospitality Administration
Department
Hotel Administration
First Committee Member
Jean Hertzman, Chair
Number of Pages
47
Abstract
The purpose of this professional paper is to identify and describe the way logistics and supply chain management practices can be used for costs savings. As hotel companies manage and operate their properties, they should focus on several aspects such as logistics management, inventory management, information technology, procurement and distribution, lean and green supply chain practices. Finally, this paper explores the competitive benefits that come from applying these concepts. Part three will contain a set of recommendations how they can be utilized in the hotel industry
Keywords
Business logistics; Hospitality industry; Hotel management; Lean manufacturing
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Hospitality Administration and Management | Organizational Behavior and Theory | Strategic Management Policy
File Format
Degree Grantor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
Repository Citation
Odoom, Clement K., "Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the Hotel Industry: Impact on Hotel Performance In Service Delivery" (2012). UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones. 1339.
http://dx.doi.org/10.34917/3253876
Rights
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