C1 Introduction to logistics

logistics

part of the supply chain management that plans, implements and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods

logistics

overall process of managing how resources are aquired, stored and transported

logistics general view

movement of material in whole supply chain (material management and distribution) (inventory, warehousing and transportation)

supply chain management

transforming raw materials into products and getting it to customers (supplier, logistics and customers)

supply and materials management

storage and flows into and through the production process

distribution

storage and flows from the final production point through to the customer or end user

key components of distribution and logistics

-storege, warehousing and handling

-packing and unitization

-inventory

-transport

-information and controls

storage, warehousing and materials handling

location of warehouses, number and sizes of distribution, type of storage, material handling equipment

packaging and unitization

unit load, protective packaging, handling systems

inventory

what, where and how much to stock

transport

mode of transport, type of delivery operation, load planning and route schedule

information and controls

design of systems, control procedures, forecasting

increased importance of logistics

reduction in economic regulation

changes in consumer behavior

technological advances

growing power of retailers

globalization of trades

technical aspects

aspects of the product (speed, capacity, dimensions)

geographical aspects

routes, transportation modes

contractual aspects

incoterms

regulatory aspects

customer compliance, requirements

political and social aspects

situation of countries

transportation assignment

planning, suppliers, production, distribution, customer service (post service)

transportation assignment factors

costs, quickness, efficency, security, precision, mode, customer service