文档介绍：Logistics
Lecturer: Zhao Dan
Lesson 1
Logistics Concepts
Introduction
The term logistics is often mis-intrepreted to mean transportation. In fact, the scope of logistics goes well beyond transportation.
Logistics forms the system that ensures the delivery of the product in the entire supply chain, including transportation, packaging, storage and handling methods, and information flow, etc.
1. Definition of Logistics Management
The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from point of origin to point of consumption in order to meet customer’s requirements.
Components of Logistics Managements
Management actions
Planning
Implementation
Control
RM
In-process
Inventory
FG
Natural
resources
Human
resources
Financial
resources
Information
resources
Time
and place
utility
Efficient
movement
to customer
Proprietary
asset
Competitive
advantage
Logistics managements
Suppliers
Customers
Inputs into logistics
Outputs of logistics
Customer service
Demand forecasting
munication
Inventory control
Material handling
Order handling
Parts and service support
Plant and warehouse
site selection
Procurement
Packaging
Return goods handling
Traffic and Transportation
Warehousing and storage
Logistics activities
Logistics Shift
Shift to view the system as seeking to meet specified customer service levels at the least total system cost , NOT the cost of each functional area:
From products to customer value
From transactions to relationships
From inventory to integrated information
From functions to total system performance
Series of Logistics Questions
Where to find the raw materials needed?
Where to find the energy supply?
Where to find labor supply?
Where to find parts supply?
Where to set up production bases or factories?
Where to build warehouses/distribution centers?
Where to establish anizations?
Where to choose production partners? etc.
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