CHAPTER 4 Flashcards
a key factor in ensuring the success of an organization from ensuring that the organization has all that it requires to produce results to ensuring that customers are satisfied
effecient logistics
is the management of the flow of goods, resources and information between the point of origin and the destination
Logistics
the process of planning and implementing the efficient transportation and storage of goods from one point to another.
Logistics
ensures that all materials and personnel are available on time and in the right place to ensure that a business objective is accomplished
Logistics
implies having the right type of product or service at the right place, at the right time, for a right price and in the right condition
Logistics
It can be looked at as a subset of supply chain management which ties into project management by ensuring timely completion of a project.
Logistics
focuses on planning, optimizing and executing the use of vehicles to move goods from one place to another.
Transportation
- Route planning
Transportation
- Route optimization
Transportation
- Communication
Transportation
- Cost optimization
Transportation
- Organization of quotes
Transportation
- Improving accountability
Transportation
- Freight payment
Transportation
- Operations execution
Transportation
- Transportation order planning
Transportation
- Consolidating requests
Transportation
- Improving delivery capabilities
Transportation
includes functions like inventory planning and management and order fulfillment. It also involve involves the control and administration of warehouse operations where equipment, vehicles and goods are kept.
Warehousing
- Improves flexibility and responsiveness
Warehousing
- Eases activities like orders and shipments
Warehousing
- Secures the expensive equipment
Warehousing
- Labor management
Warehousing
- Ensures that equipment are kept in check
Warehousing
This deals with the loading, offloading and the movement of materials at the point of origin, in transit and at the point of consumption.
Material handling
This is the process of ordering, storing and using the inventory of the organization with regard to the type and amount of material in a storage facility.
Inventory Management
This is the movement of materials from the point of origin to the point of production.
Inbound Logistics
This is the movement of finished goods from the point of production to the point of consumption.
Outbound logistics
This is the movement of damaged goods from customers back to the point of production
Reverse Logistics
This is an expert in logistics
LOGISTICIAN
who coordinated the organization’s supply chain.
LOGISTICIAN
Find the cheapest and fastest way to transport goods
LOGISTICIAN
Make suggestions to customers regarding improvements
LOGISTICIAN
Keep informed on the latest advancements in logistics technology
LOGISTICIAN
Strive to determine what customers’ needs are and ensure that they must meet them
LOGISTICIAN