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Seminar Term-Work
choose any theme related to the matter
of logistics, e.g.:
packaging, container system, handling
equipment, storage facilities,
transportation services etc.
write ca. 5 pages text + figures and
pictures
presentation: 12th - 14th week of
semester
Sources: books, magazines, internet
(http://www.manufacturing.net/lm)
History of Logistics I.
Logistics were employed by one of the
Definition of Logistics I.
Logistics is the process of planning, implementing
and controlling the efficient, effective flow and
storage of raw materials,
materials in-process inventory,
finished goods, services, and related information
from point of origin to point of consumption for the
purpose of conforming to customer requirements.
requirements
(Council of Logistics Management)
(Institute of Logistics)
Logistical Activities I.
Logistics manager may be responsible for:
Traffic and transportation,
Warehousing and storage,
Industrial packaging,
Materials handling,
Inventory control,
Order processing,
Customer service levels,
Demand forecasting,
Development of Logistics I.
Stage 1:
Logistics were limited to distribution.
distribution Problems relating
to transaction with finished products and related
physical distribution were dominant. The problem of
inventories was not important.
This pioneering period culminated in the sixties - this
approach is not used any more.
Product Quality
The tendency for product quality to
improve:
Product Variability
The tendency for product variability to
increase:
Product Sophistication
The tendency for product
sophistication to grow:
Multiechelon Logistics
Channel