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Logistics management
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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 |
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major logistical issues today
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- coping with environmental uncertainty - increasing focus on risk mang - sustainability - increasing consolidation in the transportation & 3PL sectors - increasing number of user-friendly analytical tools - increasing use of multi-channel and cross-channel order fulfillment |
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Why is logistics receiving increased focus and interest? |
- increasing competitive pressures - shift in channel power - globalization - developmet of IT systems & increasing importance of info - increased product proliferation - increased number of delivery points |
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Increasing competitive pressure |
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