materail movement from one place to another,transporatation
2006-09-04 19:55:16 · 4 answers · asked by deshmukh 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I think you answered your own question. Logistics refers to being able to find the fastest way to deliver goods and services to a remote location so that operations run smooothly without interruption.
A delay in delivery can add up to substantial losses in productivity and output so it is crucial that everything that's suppose to be there at a given time be there when needed.
2006-09-04 20:00:59 · answer #1 · answered by spindoccc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Logistic means bringing right materials at right time at right place. Further make it available on demand. Now a days JIT (Just In Time) method is followed to reduce the demarage cost and space of ware houses.
Logistic includes sourcing out of suppliers, procurement of materials, co-ordinating with transportation / shipment companies and Customs Offices, and finally warehouse staff.
2006-09-05 03:05:17 · answer #2 · answered by Best Answer Expert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Handling an operation that involves providing labor and materials be supplied as needed, such as warehousing goods/freight as outsourced by manufacturers, thereby reducing their cost. Logistics is also a complex array of networks setup to provide tracking and inventory, among other services.
2006-09-05 03:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by Life after 45 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the definition we used in school was getting materials from here to there
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dealing with the incumbent issues of this action.
moving oil is easier and fewer headaches than moving cattle.
moving furniture is different from moving steel
2006-09-05 03:21:48 · answer #4 · answered by elmo o 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋