What is logistics? Why it is a growing business career field? Saint Leo University's Career Services expert provides a basic overview of this booming industry and why an online business degree in logistics can lead to a lucrative career.
Logistics involves planning and implementing the efficient movement and storage of goods and services from the supplier to the customer. It includes activities like transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment. Logistics aims to meet customer needs cost effectively and ensure the right materials are delivered at the right time. Key logistics activities involve customer service, inventory planning, procurement, transportation, and distribution center operations. Logistics provides benefits like risk reduction and better productivity but also faces challenges around speed, customer service, and data management.
The document discusses the history and evolution of logistics from 2700 BC to present day. Some key developments include the transport of stone blocks in ancient Egypt, revolutionary Greek vessels enabling intercontinental trade in 300 BC, the Hanseatic League establishing cooperation for sea transport in 1200, the advent of the railroad and new conveyances in 1800, military logistics concepts transferring to business in 1940, containerization revolutionizing world trade in 1956, just-in-time concepts in 1970-1980, and supply chain management emerging to manage logistics from vendor to customer today under advancing globalization.
The document discusses the key elements and functions of logistics management. It defines logistics as the process of planning and executing the efficient movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. The main elements of logistics include procurement, inventory management, transportation, warehousing, material handling, and packaging. The key logistics functions involve information systems, transportation, inventory control, warehousing, material handling, and network design. The document also outlines several important concepts and operating objectives in logistics like rapid response, minimum variance, and life cycle support.
International logistics involves managing the flow of materials, services, and information across international borders. It includes transportation infrastructure, vessels for ocean shipping like liner, bulk, and tramp services, air freight, inventory management, packaging, storage facilities, trade zones, outsourcing logistics services, e-commerce, security, environmental impacts, government influences, and export documentation requirements. Effective international logistics coordination balances centralized and decentralized control and considers many regulatory, cultural, economic and infrastructure factors.
Logistics is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of goods, services and information from origin to consumption to meet customer requirements. Logistics involves integrating information, transportation, inventory, warehousing and packaging to add time and place value. Logistics and supply chain management are equivalent terms dealing with managing materials, information and financial flows in a network from suppliers to customers. The evolution of logistics has transformed it from a military term to an integrated business function.
Logistics strategy & planning, Customer Service & ProductsFahad Ali
The document discusses key topics in logistics strategy and planning, including reasons for increased interest in logistics such as deregulation and globalization. It covers major logistics decision areas like transportation modes and warehousing approaches. Transportation modes discussed include road, water, rail, air and pipeline. The document also addresses consolidation, customer service, logistics products, pricing logistics, and risks associated with products.
Logistics involves managing the flow of goods and resources from production to markets. It aims to overcome time and space constraints. Key logistics functions include warehousing, transportation, inventory management, and information systems. Integrating these functions is important to gain an overall strategic view of operations and improve performance. Effective logistics is critical for business success and has significant economic and social impacts.
Logistics involves planning and implementing the efficient movement and storage of goods and services from the supplier to the customer. It includes activities like transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment. Logistics aims to meet customer needs cost effectively and ensure the right materials are delivered at the right time. Key logistics activities involve customer service, inventory planning, procurement, transportation, and distribution center operations. Logistics provides benefits like risk reduction and better productivity but also faces challenges around speed, customer service, and data management.
The document discusses the history and evolution of logistics from 2700 BC to present day. Some key developments include the transport of stone blocks in ancient Egypt, revolutionary Greek vessels enabling intercontinental trade in 300 BC, the Hanseatic League establishing cooperation for sea transport in 1200, the advent of the railroad and new conveyances in 1800, military logistics concepts transferring to business in 1940, containerization revolutionizing world trade in 1956, just-in-time concepts in 1970-1980, and supply chain management emerging to manage logistics from vendor to customer today under advancing globalization.
The document discusses the key elements and functions of logistics management. It defines logistics as the process of planning and executing the efficient movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. The main elements of logistics include procurement, inventory management, transportation, warehousing, material handling, and packaging. The key logistics functions involve information systems, transportation, inventory control, warehousing, material handling, and network design. The document also outlines several important concepts and operating objectives in logistics like rapid response, minimum variance, and life cycle support.
International logistics involves managing the flow of materials, services, and information across international borders. It includes transportation infrastructure, vessels for ocean shipping like liner, bulk, and tramp services, air freight, inventory management, packaging, storage facilities, trade zones, outsourcing logistics services, e-commerce, security, environmental impacts, government influences, and export documentation requirements. Effective international logistics coordination balances centralized and decentralized control and considers many regulatory, cultural, economic and infrastructure factors.
Logistics is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of goods, services and information from origin to consumption to meet customer requirements. Logistics involves integrating information, transportation, inventory, warehousing and packaging to add time and place value. Logistics and supply chain management are equivalent terms dealing with managing materials, information and financial flows in a network from suppliers to customers. The evolution of logistics has transformed it from a military term to an integrated business function.
Logistics strategy & planning, Customer Service & ProductsFahad Ali
The document discusses key topics in logistics strategy and planning, including reasons for increased interest in logistics such as deregulation and globalization. It covers major logistics decision areas like transportation modes and warehousing approaches. Transportation modes discussed include road, water, rail, air and pipeline. The document also addresses consolidation, customer service, logistics products, pricing logistics, and risks associated with products.
Logistics involves managing the flow of goods and resources from production to markets. It aims to overcome time and space constraints. Key logistics functions include warehousing, transportation, inventory management, and information systems. Integrating these functions is important to gain an overall strategic view of operations and improve performance. Effective logistics is critical for business success and has significant economic and social impacts.
Logistics management is the part of supply chain management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customer's requirements
This document discusses logistics management strategies and their formulation and implementation. It covers linking a firm's strategy to its logistics strategy, setting logistics goals and making decisions, analyzing logistics networks, formulating logistics strategies including different channel strategies, and implementing and measuring performance of logistics strategies. Key aspects covered include aligning business and logistics strategies, common logistics challenges, and key performance indicators for evaluating service and inventory management.
Logistics management is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of goods, services and information from the point of origin to the point of consumption. An intelligent supply chain creates competitive advantage through seamless integration and efficiency. Key performance indicators define efficiency as on-time delivery with minimal delays and maximum shipment control. Advanced tracking technology and paperless processing are important for supply chain intelligence.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in international logistics and global supply chain management. It discusses the evolution of logistics and supply chain management, factors driving globalization of business, and essential components for effective global logistics and SCM. The document also summarizes several keys to global logistics excellence, including total delivered cost management, global logistics process automation, and integrated planning and execution platforms.
A brief overview of logistics management covering the following: the aim of logistics, components of logistics, major functions of logistics and the phases of logistics management.
This document discusses logistics management and its importance. It defines logistics and outlines its scope at both the macro and micro level. Logistics is important for delivering products and services to customers effectively and efficiently. It discusses how logistics can help integrate different business functions and optimize the flow of materials through the supply chain. Key aspects of logistics like transportation, warehousing, inventory management and packaging are also summarized.
The document discusses various aspects of logistics management including definitions, objectives, importance and key concepts. It defines logistics as the process of optimizing the flow of materials and supplies through an organization to deliver products to customers. The objectives of logistics are to make the right products available in the right place at the right time, while achieving customer satisfaction and lowest cost. It also discusses the importance of logistics in physical distribution, reverse logistics, material handling, packaging and the paradigm shift in viewing logistics operations as an integrated system rather than separate functions.
The document provides an overview of the logistics and transportation industry in India. It discusses key topics such as:
- The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12-13% driven by growth in manufacturing, retail, FMCG and e-commerce.
- Major players in the industry include DHL, TNT, AFL, GATI and DTDC.
- The government plays an important promotion role through investments in infrastructure and implementing reforms like GST.
- Transportation contributes significantly to the Indian economy by enabling trade and providing millions of jobs.
- Emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles, drones and 3D printing will continue shaping innovations in the industry.
This document is a project report submitted for a Master's degree in business administration. It examines global issues in logistics management. The report includes an acknowledgements section thanking those who helped and supported the author. It also includes an executive summary and chapters on topics like the functions of logistics, categories of logistics, the importance of logistics management, and the advantages of logistics. The report was submitted to fulfill degree requirements and was certified to be the original work of the author.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in logistics management. It defines logistics and supply chain management, outlines common logistics functions like transportation and warehousing, and lists approaches used in logistics like just-in-time and outsourcing. Specific logistics applications and challenges are described for industries like fuel transportation, vehicle logistics, and milk run distribution. Key logistics roles like freight forwarders and the use of e-marketplaces are also summarized.
This document discusses international logistics and supply chain management. It defines international logistics as designing and managing the forward and reverse flow of materials, services, and information across international corporations. It also discusses key aspects of international logistics like materials management, physical distribution, transportation infrastructure, inventory management, packaging, and storage facilities. International logistics is more complex than domestic logistics due to factors like varying transportation infrastructure in different countries.
Supply chain management and logistics managementNancyLakhani
Supply chain management involves coordinating all supply chain activities including product development, production, logistics, and information sharing to maximize customer value. Effective supply chain management can increase revenue and decrease costs by creating efficiencies. Key activities include physical distribution, transportation, inventory management, and ensuring the right products reach customers through the appropriate channels at the right time and in the right condition. Coordinating the supply chain is important for meeting customer demands profitably.
Logistics is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of goods, services and information from origin to consumption. Logistics and supply chain management are equivalent terms. Key logistics functions include purchasing, inventory control, transportation, warehousing and customer service. Approaches in logistics management include just-in-time, vendor managed inventory, and collaborative transportation management. Logistics operations differ across sectors like textiles, retailing, health and automotive due to factors like seasonality, inventory risks and delivery requirements. Outsourcing logistics to experts can help streamline operations and integrate information systems as seen in the case studies of Intra Medikal and Carşı working with Ekol Logistics.
Manage your business logistics process through our predesigned supply chain management logistics PowerPoint presentation slides. These PPT slides will help in improving your business supply chain function to improve your end customer’s satisfaction rate as the customers always value the fast and accurate service. Thus supply chain function is considered as the backbone which supports the business existence and reliability in the economic market. Additionally, use this supply chain PowerPoint template to take the competitive edge over others, manage your business cost and more. You can also explain various other relevant topics with this PPT slide template such as cost management, logistic services, transportation services, procurement, and operations management and many more like this. This PPT configuration will depict the centrality of the organization's method as it develops the future business prospects and helps in your general business improvement. Thus start engaging your investors with these skilled predesigned icons PPT layout. Entertain folks with a comic interlude through our Supply Chain Management Logistics PowerPoint Presentation Slides. It allows you to act the joker.
Logistics management aims to coordinate activities from procurement to delivery to satisfy customers at lowest cost. It links suppliers, production, distribution and customers through materials and information flows. The ultimate goal is customer satisfaction by establishing organizational linkages to the marketplace. Effective logistics can provide competitive advantage through cost leadership or value differentiation. Logistics optimization reduces costs and improves customer service through activities like transportation, inventory, warehousing and information management.
Decision making criteria in transport management 1Keshar Khadka
This document discusses key concepts in transport management. It defines transport management and explains that transport costs account for a significant portion of logistics costs. The document outlines factors that influence transport decisions for shippers and carriers such as transportation costs, inventory costs, speed of transport, and distance involved. It also discusses criteria for selecting transport modes and factors that determine transportation costs like the value, volume, and density of goods as well as packaging and destination requirements.
Logistics involves managing the flow of goods and resources between the point of origin and consumption. It integrates transportation, inventory, warehousing and packaging. Inbound logistics receives, stores and distributes incoming materials, with objectives like ensuring prompt availability, accurate documentation, meeting specifications and safe storage. Outbound logistics handles outgoing goods and materials with objectives like meeting customer demand, balancing supply and demand, reducing costs and maintaining transparency.
Third party logistics (3PL) involves outsourcing elements of supply chain management to a third party provider. 3PL providers can perform transportation, warehousing, distribution, and other logistics functions. Using 3PLs allows companies to focus on their core competencies while improving efficiency. There are different types of 3PL providers, including asset-based providers that use their own assets and management-based providers that coordinate using other companies' assets. Outsourcing to 3PLs has grown as companies seek to reduce costs and improve supply chain performance.
This document provides an overview of supply chain management and logistics. It discusses that supply chain management is used by many large corporations like Walmart and General Electric, as well as smaller businesses. A supply chain is defined as the system involved in moving products from suppliers to customers, including transportation and distribution. The document then lists some key terms and concepts in supply chain management and logistics, potential careers in the field, educational opportunities, industry publications, and logistics consulting services.
This document summarizes accomplishments and ongoing work related to supply chain management and logistics education in Indiana. Key accomplishments include developing articulation agreements between secondary and postsecondary programs, curriculum aligned with professional certifications, and teacher professional development activities. Current focus areas include further developing programs of study, expanding partnerships, and creating scholarship opportunities to support STEM students pursuing supply chain degrees.
Logistics management is the part of supply chain management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customer's requirements
This document discusses logistics management strategies and their formulation and implementation. It covers linking a firm's strategy to its logistics strategy, setting logistics goals and making decisions, analyzing logistics networks, formulating logistics strategies including different channel strategies, and implementing and measuring performance of logistics strategies. Key aspects covered include aligning business and logistics strategies, common logistics challenges, and key performance indicators for evaluating service and inventory management.
Logistics management is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of goods, services and information from the point of origin to the point of consumption. An intelligent supply chain creates competitive advantage through seamless integration and efficiency. Key performance indicators define efficiency as on-time delivery with minimal delays and maximum shipment control. Advanced tracking technology and paperless processing are important for supply chain intelligence.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in international logistics and global supply chain management. It discusses the evolution of logistics and supply chain management, factors driving globalization of business, and essential components for effective global logistics and SCM. The document also summarizes several keys to global logistics excellence, including total delivered cost management, global logistics process automation, and integrated planning and execution platforms.
A brief overview of logistics management covering the following: the aim of logistics, components of logistics, major functions of logistics and the phases of logistics management.
This document discusses logistics management and its importance. It defines logistics and outlines its scope at both the macro and micro level. Logistics is important for delivering products and services to customers effectively and efficiently. It discusses how logistics can help integrate different business functions and optimize the flow of materials through the supply chain. Key aspects of logistics like transportation, warehousing, inventory management and packaging are also summarized.
The document discusses various aspects of logistics management including definitions, objectives, importance and key concepts. It defines logistics as the process of optimizing the flow of materials and supplies through an organization to deliver products to customers. The objectives of logistics are to make the right products available in the right place at the right time, while achieving customer satisfaction and lowest cost. It also discusses the importance of logistics in physical distribution, reverse logistics, material handling, packaging and the paradigm shift in viewing logistics operations as an integrated system rather than separate functions.
The document provides an overview of the logistics and transportation industry in India. It discusses key topics such as:
- The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12-13% driven by growth in manufacturing, retail, FMCG and e-commerce.
- Major players in the industry include DHL, TNT, AFL, GATI and DTDC.
- The government plays an important promotion role through investments in infrastructure and implementing reforms like GST.
- Transportation contributes significantly to the Indian economy by enabling trade and providing millions of jobs.
- Emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles, drones and 3D printing will continue shaping innovations in the industry.
This document is a project report submitted for a Master's degree in business administration. It examines global issues in logistics management. The report includes an acknowledgements section thanking those who helped and supported the author. It also includes an executive summary and chapters on topics like the functions of logistics, categories of logistics, the importance of logistics management, and the advantages of logistics. The report was submitted to fulfill degree requirements and was certified to be the original work of the author.
The document provides an overview of key concepts in logistics management. It defines logistics and supply chain management, outlines common logistics functions like transportation and warehousing, and lists approaches used in logistics like just-in-time and outsourcing. Specific logistics applications and challenges are described for industries like fuel transportation, vehicle logistics, and milk run distribution. Key logistics roles like freight forwarders and the use of e-marketplaces are also summarized.
This document discusses international logistics and supply chain management. It defines international logistics as designing and managing the forward and reverse flow of materials, services, and information across international corporations. It also discusses key aspects of international logistics like materials management, physical distribution, transportation infrastructure, inventory management, packaging, and storage facilities. International logistics is more complex than domestic logistics due to factors like varying transportation infrastructure in different countries.
Supply chain management and logistics managementNancyLakhani
Supply chain management involves coordinating all supply chain activities including product development, production, logistics, and information sharing to maximize customer value. Effective supply chain management can increase revenue and decrease costs by creating efficiencies. Key activities include physical distribution, transportation, inventory management, and ensuring the right products reach customers through the appropriate channels at the right time and in the right condition. Coordinating the supply chain is important for meeting customer demands profitably.
Logistics is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of goods, services and information from origin to consumption. Logistics and supply chain management are equivalent terms. Key logistics functions include purchasing, inventory control, transportation, warehousing and customer service. Approaches in logistics management include just-in-time, vendor managed inventory, and collaborative transportation management. Logistics operations differ across sectors like textiles, retailing, health and automotive due to factors like seasonality, inventory risks and delivery requirements. Outsourcing logistics to experts can help streamline operations and integrate information systems as seen in the case studies of Intra Medikal and Carşı working with Ekol Logistics.
Manage your business logistics process through our predesigned supply chain management logistics PowerPoint presentation slides. These PPT slides will help in improving your business supply chain function to improve your end customer’s satisfaction rate as the customers always value the fast and accurate service. Thus supply chain function is considered as the backbone which supports the business existence and reliability in the economic market. Additionally, use this supply chain PowerPoint template to take the competitive edge over others, manage your business cost and more. You can also explain various other relevant topics with this PPT slide template such as cost management, logistic services, transportation services, procurement, and operations management and many more like this. This PPT configuration will depict the centrality of the organization's method as it develops the future business prospects and helps in your general business improvement. Thus start engaging your investors with these skilled predesigned icons PPT layout. Entertain folks with a comic interlude through our Supply Chain Management Logistics PowerPoint Presentation Slides. It allows you to act the joker.
Logistics management aims to coordinate activities from procurement to delivery to satisfy customers at lowest cost. It links suppliers, production, distribution and customers through materials and information flows. The ultimate goal is customer satisfaction by establishing organizational linkages to the marketplace. Effective logistics can provide competitive advantage through cost leadership or value differentiation. Logistics optimization reduces costs and improves customer service through activities like transportation, inventory, warehousing and information management.
Decision making criteria in transport management 1Keshar Khadka
This document discusses key concepts in transport management. It defines transport management and explains that transport costs account for a significant portion of logistics costs. The document outlines factors that influence transport decisions for shippers and carriers such as transportation costs, inventory costs, speed of transport, and distance involved. It also discusses criteria for selecting transport modes and factors that determine transportation costs like the value, volume, and density of goods as well as packaging and destination requirements.
Logistics involves managing the flow of goods and resources between the point of origin and consumption. It integrates transportation, inventory, warehousing and packaging. Inbound logistics receives, stores and distributes incoming materials, with objectives like ensuring prompt availability, accurate documentation, meeting specifications and safe storage. Outbound logistics handles outgoing goods and materials with objectives like meeting customer demand, balancing supply and demand, reducing costs and maintaining transparency.
Third party logistics (3PL) involves outsourcing elements of supply chain management to a third party provider. 3PL providers can perform transportation, warehousing, distribution, and other logistics functions. Using 3PLs allows companies to focus on their core competencies while improving efficiency. There are different types of 3PL providers, including asset-based providers that use their own assets and management-based providers that coordinate using other companies' assets. Outsourcing to 3PLs has grown as companies seek to reduce costs and improve supply chain performance.
This document provides an overview of supply chain management and logistics. It discusses that supply chain management is used by many large corporations like Walmart and General Electric, as well as smaller businesses. A supply chain is defined as the system involved in moving products from suppliers to customers, including transportation and distribution. The document then lists some key terms and concepts in supply chain management and logistics, potential careers in the field, educational opportunities, industry publications, and logistics consulting services.
This document summarizes accomplishments and ongoing work related to supply chain management and logistics education in Indiana. Key accomplishments include developing articulation agreements between secondary and postsecondary programs, curriculum aligned with professional certifications, and teacher professional development activities. Current focus areas include further developing programs of study, expanding partnerships, and creating scholarship opportunities to support STEM students pursuing supply chain degrees.
This document provides a catalogue of books related to logistics and operations published by Kogan Page. It includes summaries of 13 books covering topics like warehouse management, sustainable logistics, supply chain risk management, and category management. The document also provides information about Kogan Page as a publisher and how to access their resources and order inspection copies of titles.
This document summarizes a class on integrated logistics management. It discusses key concepts like anticipating customer needs, acquiring resources to meet needs, and optimizing networks to fulfill requests. It also covers objectives like rapid response and minimum inventory/variance. Variables affecting evaluation include globalization, IT, and supply chain management growth. Operations involve inbound/outbound logistics. Key factors are shippers, suppliers, carriers, and government regulation. Advantages and benefits of integrated logistics services are discussed.
This document summarizes a class on integrated logistics management. It discusses key concepts like anticipating customer needs, acquiring resources to meet needs, and optimizing networks to fulfill requests. It also covers objectives like rapid response and minimum inventory/variance. Variables affecting evaluation include globalization, IT, and supply chain management growth. Operations involve inbound/outbound logistics. Key factors are shippers, suppliers, carriers, and government regulation. Integrated logistics provides advantages to companies by improving customer service and reducing costs through coordination across the supply chain.
Logistics information systems is the combination of two disciplines: logistics and information systems. The manifestation can be two types as a course and a branch of logistics education.
This document provides an outline and introduction to a research paper on welfare benefits for blue-collar workers in logistics organizations. The outline includes sections on introduction, objectives, methodology, analysis, findings, suggestions and conclusion. The introduction defines blue-collar workers and their role across different industries. It also describes the types of blue-collar jobs such as construction, warehousing, manufacturing, and transportation. The objectives section lists goals around understanding work conditions, job satisfaction, welfare benefits and their socioeconomic impact. The methodology details how primary and secondary data will be collected through surveys, interviews and research.
Logistics is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of goods, services and information from the point of origin to the point of consumption. It involves the integration of transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging. The goal of logistics management is to meet customer requirements for delivery of products and services in the most cost-effective manner possible. Key functions include purchasing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation and customer service. An effective logistics system provides the right products to customers in the right quantities, at the right place and time, while minimizing costs and resources.
This document provides an introduction to logistics and distribution systems. It defines key terms and discusses the scope and components of logistics. Logistics involves the physical and information flows from raw materials to finished goods and aims to have the right resources in the right place at the right time. The document outlines factors like transportation, warehousing, packaging and inventory that are part of an integrated logistics system. It also discusses concepts like total cost approach, trade-off analysis, and the financial impact of logistics planning and control.
The document defines logistics and discusses its origins and various applications. It can be summarized as follows:
1. Logistics is defined as the management of the flow of goods, information and resources between the point of origin and consumption in order to meet customer needs, originally developed to supply military organizations.
2. Logistics involves integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, packaging, and occasionally security.
3. It has origins in the military needing to supply troops and has since evolved to encompass supply chain management across industries, involving planning and control of efficient movement and storage of goods.
This document discusses logistics in business organizations. Logistics management involves ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time. The objectives of logistics include customer satisfaction, understanding customer needs, managing uncertainty, responding to globalization, information flow, and cost reduction. Logistics is a rapidly growing field with careers in areas like inventory control, warehousing, administration, customer service, transportation, and consulting. Logistics strategy encompasses vision/mission development, transportation, vendor development, supply chain management, and communications. Key aspects of logistics management are location, staffing, taxation, packaging, transportation, order fulfillment, inventory, and customer management.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on warehouse and logistics. It begins with acknowledgments to various professional organizations. It then covers location details for the presentation such as emergency procedures and room setup. Guidelines are provided around attendance, participation, and ownership of the session's success. The purpose and objectives of the presentation are then outlined as optimizing inventory levels, building an inventory management plan, designing warehouse operations, and increasing accuracy and traceability. The agenda lists the topics to be covered over the day including project status updates, construction schedules, and planning the path forward. The introduction provides background on the importance of warehouses in supply chains and justifies their role when part of the overall least-cost supply chain design. Key concepts around
1. The document describes a chapter on supply chain management and logistics that covers topics such as the evolution of supply chain management, key logistics activities and processes, and the relationship between logistics and other business functions like marketing and production.
2. Six principles of logistics are outlined, including that logistics benefits society, is pervasive in business, contributes to company revenues and growth, plays a key role in marketing strategy, activities affect one another, and fulfills promises made by other parts of the business like marketing.
3. The chapter aims to help students understand concepts like supply chain management, logistics performance measures, and future trends in logistics.
Logistics management involves ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time. The objectives of logistics include customer satisfaction, understanding customer needs, managing uncertainty, responding to globalization, effective information flow, and cost reduction. Careers in logistics are growing and include positions in inventory control, warehousing, transportation, consulting, and logistics administration. Key aspects of logistics management are location, staffing, taxation, product and supplier development, packaging, transportation, order fulfillment, inventory management, and customer management. Planning considers performance measures, processes, systems, organizational requirements, inventory, supply, and transportation.
Logistics is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of goods, services and information from the point of origin to the point of consumption. It involves transportation, warehousing, material handling, and often packaging and security. The key functions of logistics include purchasing, inventory management, warehousing, transportation and customer service. Logistics aims to satisfy customer needs through the coordination of these functions and the delivery of products and services in a cost-effective manner.
Logistics management involves ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time. Key objectives of logistics management include customer satisfaction, understanding customer needs, managing uncertainty, responding to globalization, effective information flow, and reducing costs. Logistics is a rapidly growing field with careers in areas like inventory control, warehousing, transportation, consulting, and customer service. Effective logistics requires planning locations, staffing, transportation, order fulfillment, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.
Talent Breakout – Art van Bodegraven, VBA: “The Supply Chain Talent Shortfall”Elemica
The document discusses the challenges of filling talent pipelines in supply chain management. There is a shortage of hundreds of thousands of drivers, analysts, distribution associates, and others. The field of supply chain management offers rewarding careers with opportunities for growth, impact on business performance, and recession resistance. Entry points exist for people with various educational backgrounds, and the scope of supply chain is broad, spanning sourcing, operations, distribution, and more. Filling talent shortages can help create good jobs and careers.
Logistics management involves ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time. The document outlines the objectives, careers, and key aspects of logistics management. Logistics managers oversee the flow of materials from suppliers to customers through activities like transportation, warehousing, inventory control, and order fulfillment. They must also understand customer needs and respond to changes in technology, customers, and competition.
How to comprehend business and management logistics.pptxrajalakshmi5921
Logistics management involves planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of raw materials, inventory, and finished goods through the supply chain. It aims to have the right resources in the right condition at the right time and location. Logistics managers oversee the transportation and storage of goods through distribution centers and pipelines to deliver products to customers. Effective logistics is important for business efficiency and reducing costs, while logistics problems can hurt a company by causing delays and unsatisfied customers.
The document discusses the evolution of distribution and logistics management to modern supply chain management (SCM). It describes how the focus has shifted from physical distribution, to integrated logistics management, and now SCM which links partners throughout the supply chain. SCM aims to deliver enhanced customer value through coordinated management of information and material flows. The document also outlines key aspects of logistics and SCM including activities, strategies, integration, and enabling information technologies.
Learnings from Successful Jobs SearchersBruce Bennett
Are you interested to know what actions help in a job search? This webinar is the summary of several individuals who discussed their job search journey for others to follow. You will learn there are common actions that helped them succeed in their quest for gainful employment.
We recently hosted the much-anticipated Community Skill Builders Workshop during our June online meeting. This event was a culmination of six months of listening to your feedback and crafting solutions to better support your PMI journey. Here’s a look back at what happened and the exciting developments that emerged from our collaborative efforts.
A Gathering of Minds
We were thrilled to see a diverse group of attendees, including local certified PMI trainers and both new and experienced members eager to contribute their perspectives. The workshop was structured into three dynamic discussion sessions, each led by our dedicated membership advocates.
Key Takeaways and Future Directions
The insights and feedback gathered from these discussions were invaluable. Here are some of the key takeaways and the steps we are taking to address them:
• Enhanced Resource Accessibility: We are working on a new, user-friendly resource page that will make it easier for members to access training materials and real-world application guides.
• Structured Mentorship Program: Plans are underway to launch a mentorship program that will connect members with experienced professionals for guidance and support.
• Increased Networking Opportunities: Expect to see more frequent and varied networking events, both virtual and in-person, to help you build connections and foster a sense of community.
Moving Forward
We are committed to turning your feedback into actionable solutions that enhance your PMI journey. This workshop was just the beginning. By actively participating and sharing your experiences, you have helped shape the future of our Chapter’s offerings.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Community Skill Builders Workshop. Your engagement and enthusiasm are what make our Chapter strong and vibrant. Stay tuned for updates on the new initiatives and opportunities to get involved. Together, we are building a community that supports and empowers each other on our PMI journeys.
Stay connected, stay engaged, and let’s continue to grow together!
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For more, visit pmissc.org.
In the intricate tapestry of life, connections serve as the vibrant threads that weave together opportunities, experiences, and growth. Whether in personal or professional spheres, the ability to forge meaningful connections opens doors to a multitude of possibilities, propelling individuals toward success and fulfillment.
Eirini is an HR professional with strong passion for technology and semiconductors industry in particular. She started her career as a software recruiter in 2012, and developed an interest for business development, talent enablement and innovation which later got her setting up the concept of Software Community Management in ASML, and to Developer Relations today. She holds a bachelor degree in Lifelong Learning and an MBA specialised in Strategic Human Resources Management. She is a world citizen, having grown up in Greece, she studied and kickstarted her career in The Netherlands and can currently be found in Santa Clara, CA.
Joyce M Sullivan, Founder & CEO of SocMediaFin, Inc. shares her "Five Questions - The Story of You", "Reflections - What Matters to You?" and "The Three Circle Exercise" to guide those evaluating what their next move may be in their careers.
A Guide to a Winning Interview June 2024Bruce Bennett
This webinar is an in-depth review of the interview process. Preparation is a key element to acing an interview. Learn the best approaches from the initial phone screen to the face-to-face meeting with the hiring manager. You will hear great answers to several standard questions, including the dreaded “Tell Me About Yourself”.
Success is often not achievable without facing and overcoming obstacles along the way. To reach our goals and achieve success, it is important to understand and resolve the obstacles that come in our way.
In this article, we will discuss the various obstacles that hinder success, strategies to overcome them, and examples of individuals who have successfully surmounted their obstacles.
2. What is logistics?
Having the right thing, in the right place, at the right time! ..and all
the planning and execution which goes along with it.
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3. Basic cycle of logistics
• Raw Materials
• Transportation
• Storage
• Manufacturing
• Packaging
• Storage
• Distribution
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4. Other logistics terms
Supply chain management – some say another term for logistics,
others a bigger concept that involves multi-functions and multi-
enterprises, and includes the end user in the picture
Sourcing – finding resources for raw materials, finished goods or
services
Procurement – the act of obtaining and purchasing goods, which
includes sourcing, negotiating, and selection strategies
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5. Common industries needing logisticians
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Transportation
• Refining
• Military
• Disaster Relief
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6. Qualities of a logistician
• Planning
• Organization
• Time Management
• Practicality
• Problem Solving
• Good Listener
• Computer Proficiency
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7. Wow – all that tracking!!
EDI
PLM
PDM
POS
SKU
UPC
ASN
CRP
PO
BOM
RFID
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8. Why a career in logistics?
• Growing field – due to outsourcing, 22% increase through 2020
• Good pay – median salary up approx. 40% since 2002 ($74,000)
• All levels of employment available
• Promotions abundant
• Military logistics = mid-management civilian positions
• No relocation required
• Stepping stone to international business
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9. Examples of job titles
Entry Level
• Account Executive or Customer
Service Representative
• Data Entry
• Inventory Clerk
• Transportation coordinator
• Manufacturing supply associate
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10. Examples of job titles
Advanced
• Industry Analyst
• Materials Manager
• Purchasing Manager
• Supply Chain Manager
• Systems Support Manager
• Transportation Director
• Warehouse Operations Manager
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11. A complex hierarchy
Logistics Company
vs.
Logistics department within a
company in any industry
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12. Examples of logistics companies
• PLS Logistics
• RWS Logistics
• Total Quality Logistics
• Walmart Logistics
• DHL, UPS, FedEx Supply Chain
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13. Job boards tell it all!
PLS Logistics Services Job Board
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14. For those new to logistics…
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15. For those working in logistics…
American Society of Transportation
and Logistics
• Global Logistics Associate (GLA)
• Professional Designation in
Logistics and Supply Chain
Management (PLS)
• Certified in Transportation and
Logistics (CTL)
• Distinguished Logistics
Professional (DLP)
International Society of Logistics
• Demonstrated Logistician
Program
• Certified Master Logistician
• Certified Professional
Logistician
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16. Professional Organizations
American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L)
• www.astl.org
The International Society of Logistics (SOLE)
• www.sole.org
Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
• www.ism.ws
The Association for Operations Management (APICS)
• www.apics.org
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
• http://cscmp.org
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17. Saint Leo COL Logistics Resources
• Dr. Lowder, Department of Management & Business Administration
• Student Advisor, Courtney Caton
Courtney.caton@saintleo.edu, 813/226-4818
• Career Advisor, Nancy Cheek,
Laura.cheek@saintleo.edu, 813/221-6342
• Business Association – 2nd and 4th Wed at 7pm
https://www.facebook.com/groups/335516309907947/#_=_
Click here to enter the meeting room
Student Life Specialist, Ben Wagner
Benjamin.wagner@saintleo.edu, 813/226-4952
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18. Sources
• http://logisticsdegree.net
• www.targetjobs.co.uk
• https://external-plslogistics.icims.com
• www.mymajor.com
• www.inboundlogistics.com
• http://www.inventoryexplained.com
• www.bls.gov
• www.supplychaindigital.com
• http://cerasis.com Saint Leo University
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