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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