Logistics management involves planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient movement and storage of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption according to customer needs. It encompasses various sub-areas such as purchasing, operations, distribution, inventory management, transportation, and customer service. The objectives of logistics include rapid response, minimum variance and inventory, consolidation of movements, and quality improvement across the lifecycle of products. Key activities involve setting customer service standards, organizing transportation and warehousing, purchasing, and protective packaging.

1. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

2. WHAT IS LOGISTICS?
"Logistics means having the right thing, at the
right place, at the right time."

3. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Logistics management is that 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
customers' requirements.

4. SUB-AREAS OF LOGISTICS
 Purchasing
 Operations Management
 Distribution
 Inventory/Materials Management
 Warehouse Operations
 Customer Service
 Rate Analysis
 Performance Analysis
 Systems Management
 Transportation Management
 Traffic Management
 Dispatching
 Supplier Sourcing
 Analysis
 Demand Forecasting
 Sales
 Warehouse Operations

5. OBJECTIVES OF LOGISTICS
 Rapid Response
 Minimum Variance
 Minimum Inventory
 Movement consolidation
 Quality improvement
 Life-Cycle support

6. MAJOR ACTIVITIES
 Customer service standards
 Transportation
 Support activities
 Warehousing
 Purchasing
 Protective packaging

7. JD OF LOGISTICS MANAGER
Logistics and distribution managers organize the storage and distribution of
goods. Essentially they need to ensure the right products are delivered to the
right location on time and at a good cost. They may be involved in
transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the flow of goods.
 monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and
efficiency of the movement and storage of
goods.
 coordinating and controlling the order cycle
and associated information systems.
 analyzing data to monitor performance and
plan improvements and demand.

8. JD OF LOGISTICS MANAGER
 allocating and managing staff resources according to
changing needs;
 liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers.
 developing business by gaining new
contracts, analysing logistical problems and
producing new solutions.
 When managing warehouse or transport staff, the
role may also include:
 implementing health and safety procedures.