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'''Logistics''' is essentially the process of delivering things (raw materials or finished products) from one location to another. So, warehousing and transportation serve as the two main purposes of logistics. The activities involve organizing, carrying out, and maintaining the movement and storage of commodities, as well as the provision of services and the transmission of information about the starting point and the destination<ref>Lambert, D., Stock, J.R., & Ellram, L.M., (1998)</ref>.
'''Logistic [[process]]''' find the best way to produce and distribute goods by taking into account how the [[market]] uses them. as a component of this cycle, an [[organization]] ought to continuously think about the area of an item and examine the different variables related with these areas. according to [[Project]] Manager, this includes personnel costs, [[production]] costs, the time and [[money]] required for deconsolidation, and storage [[options]], including [[cost]] and space<ref>Scholz-Reiter, B., Windt, K., & Freitag, M., (2004)</ref>. A business ought to also take into consideration the elements that have an impact on the level of production [[quality]] as well as the effectiveness of transportation between hubs as part of this procedure.


==Types of Logistics==
==Processes of logistics operations==
=== Inbound Logistics ===
Following are general processes in Logistic operations/ Logistic cycle<ref>Lambert, D. M., Stock, J. R., & Ellram, L. M. (1998)</ref>:
* Serving Customers
* [[Product]] Selection
* Quantification of demands
* Inventory [[Management]]
* Logistics Management [[Information]] [[System]] (LMIS)


Inbound logistics is the process by which a corporation moves, stores, and receives goods. The procurement of high-quality goods, the reduction of overhead expenses, the avoidance of material waste, the increase of sales, and the shortening of manufacturing times may all be facilitated by effective inbound logistics. The cornerstone of inbound logistics is the connection between businesses and their suppliers.  
===Serving customers===
The primary objective of logistics is to serve customers by providing them with the products they require. The [[demand]] for various products at various locations is constantly monitored by logisticians.


===Outbound Logistics===
===Product selection===
It is essential to choose the right products for any [[logistics system]]. It straightforwardly affects the production network framework. As a logistician, you can select which product category you want to move from one location to another. This must be defined in order to appropriately [[plan]] your transportation, warehouse, and business location.


Outbound logistics refers to the movement of finished goods from a warehouse or distribution center to customers. The steps of outbound logistics are distribution, transportation, last-mile delivery, and warehousing and storage. It is a crucial component of a supplier's overall customer relationship management plan. Outbound logistics describes the process through which companies send their goods to their final clients.
===Quantification of demands===
Quantification is the process of acquiring material from a manufacturer or [[supplier]]. It focuses on the estimation of the quantities. You are aware that from time to time, you may receive an unexpected demand for material or large orders. You must either import it or procure it to meet future demands.


===Reverse Logistics===
===Inventory management===
Inventory management is responsible for the storage and distribution of goods in a logistics [[management system]]. When sufficient quantities of goods are obtained, they are stored until a [[customer]] places a    purchase order.


Transporting goods from the end user to the seller is known as reverse logistics. It comprises the gathering, reviewing, classifying, and reconditioning of android distribution. You have definitely experienced this situation at least once when you have ordered a product online that does not meet your needs. After that, you submit a request for a replacement or refund of the merchandise. The business comes to your house and picks up that item. In other words, reverse logistics is the process of getting the product from your side to the company.
===Supply chain management (SCM)===
The supply chain logistics management system is based on [[communication]] between the sender, the supplier, and the receiver. They must [[work]] together to ensure that the process is smooth and error-free.  


== Importance of Logistics ==
===Logistics management information system (LMIS)===
The Logistics [[Management information system|Management Information System]] (LMIS) is a process that plays an important role in delivering the right products, in the right quantity, at the right place, and at the right time.


Whether you're a manufacturer or a reseller, you'll reach to your customers by promoting techniques or by word of mouth. But your product will reach them by a correct distribution network.
==Importance of logistic processes==
It depends on the vendor whether or not they wish to manage the delivery system by themselves or source the provision to a reliable company to handle their offer chain management.
Whether you're a manufacturer or a reseller, you'll reach your customers by promoting techniques or by word of mouth. But your product will reach them through a correct [[distribution network]].
Many distributors, dealers and retailers rely upon provision for the delivery of merchandise they need. the main responsibility of any provision is to deliver the correct product within the right amount to the correct client at the correct time.
It depends on the vendor whether or not they wish to manage the delivery system by themselves or source the provision to a reliable [[company]] to handle their offer chain management.
Logistics Performance Measures
Many distributors, dealers and retailers rely upon provision for the delivery of merchandise they [[need]] <ref>Rushton, A., Croucher, P., & Baker, P. (2022), p.103</ref>. The main responsibility of any provision is to deliver the correct product within the right amount to the correct [[client]] at the correct time.
logistics management is such an important activity that focuses on the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations.
logistics management is such an important activity that focuses on the [[efficiency]] and effectiveness of daily operations.


===The processes involved in a logistic cycle===  
==Key logistic process efficiency factors==
 
The following are some of the key logistic process efficiency factors:-
* Serving Customers main goal of logistics is to provide customers with the products they need.                Logisticians continuously monitor the demand for products at the various locations.
* '''The warehouse capacity''' is an important factor in inventory management and logistics operations.
* In any logistics system, selecting the right products is critical. It has a direct impact on the supply      chain system. If you are a logistician, you can choose which category of products you want to transport      from one location to another. It is critical to define this so that you can plan your transportation,        warehouse, and place of business accordingly.
* '''[[Shipping]] time''' When a customer places an order, you must ship the order as soon as possible and acknowledge the customer. The speed of your response has a positive impact on the customer and demonstrates the agility of your [[service]].
* Quantification is the process of acquiring material from a manufacturer or supplier. It focuses on the      estimation of the quantities.
* '''Order accuracy''' is simple to calculate and maintain warehouse stocks. However, it takes extra effort and focuses to keep the products accurate. Any incorrect products delivered to a customer will be returned, and please send the correct ones. As a result, the logistician will suffer a loss.
* You are aware that from time to time, you may receive an unexpected demand for material or a large order.    You must either import it or procure it to meet future demands.
* '''On-time final delivery''' sometimes referred to as on-time delivery (OTD), is the proportion of goods delivered to clients on time relative to the total amount of goods dispatched. The KPI gauges the effectiveness of the supply chain and delivery activities. The units shipped on time cover the entire order and are not piecemeal.
* Inventory management is responsible for the storage and distribution of goods in a logistics management      system. When sufficient quantities of goods are obtained, they are stored until a customer places a          purchase order.
* '''Transportation cost''' Mainly logistics makes an error in calculating the correct transportation cost.   To improve the efficiency of your logistic service, take the shortest route possible to save money on fuel.
* The supply chain logistics management system is based on communication between the sender, the supplier,    and the receiver. It is critical that they work together to ensure that the process is smooth and error-    free. The Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) is a process that plays an important role in         delivering the right products, in the right quantity, at the right place, and at the right time
* '''Damaged products''' are the products that may occasionally arrive at the customer in a   damaged state. As a result, you should always define your terms and conditions for customers. Always specify who will bear the loss if a product is damaged in some way and the customer receives it in that condition.
 
* '''Inventory [[turnover]] ratio''' shows how often inventory was sold over a certain time period.
===== Whether it is logistics or any other service, efficiency is critical. The following are some of the key logistics efficiency metrics =====
 
* Shipping Time
* Order Accuracy
* On-Time Delivery
* Transportation Cost
* Damaged Products
* Inventory Turnover Ratio
 
'''Shipping Time'''When a customer places an order with you, it is critical that you ship the order as soon as possible and acknowledge the customer. The speed of your response has a positive impact on the customer and demonstrates the agility of your service.
 
'''Order Accuracy''' is simple to calculate and maintain warehouse stocks. However, it takes extra effort and focus to keep the products accurate. Any incorrect products delivered to a customer will be returned, and please send the correct ones. As a result, the logistician will suffer a loss.
 
'''On-time final delivery''' sometimes referred to as on-time delivery (OTD), is the proportion of goods delivered to clients on time relative to the total amount of goods dispatched. The KPI gauges the effectiveness of the supply chain and delivery activities. The units shipped on time cover the entire order and are not piecemeal.
 
'''transportation cost''' Main logistics makes an error in calculating the correct transportation cost. To improve the efficiency of your logistic service, take the shortest route possible to save money on fuel.
 
'''Damaged Products''' Due to a variety of factors, products may occasionally arrive at the customer in a damaged state. As a result, you should always define your terms and conditions for customers. Always specify who will bear the loss if a product is damaged in some way and the customer receives it in that condition.
 
'''Inventory turnover ratio is a ratio''' that indicates how many times inventory was sold in a given time period.


==Footnotes==
==Footnotes==
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==References==
==References==
* Lambert, D., Stock, J.R., & Ellram, L.M., (1998), ''[https://books.mec.biz/tmp/books/KPYWMGYRF32N4R5S5VEP.pdf Fundamentals of logistics management]'' mcgraw-hill/irwin
* Lambert, D. M., Stock, J. R., & Ellram, L. M. (1998), ''[https://books.mec.biz/tmp/books/KPYWMGYRF32N4R5S5VEP.pdf Fundamentals of Logistics Management]'', McGraw-Hill/Irwin
* Rushton, A., Croucher, P., & Baker, P. (2022), ''[https://industri.fatek.unpatti.ac.id/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/149-The-Handbook-of-Logistics-and-Distribution-Management-Understanding-the-Supply-Chain-Alan-Rushton-Phil-Croucher-Peter-Baker-Edisi-1-2014.pdf The Handbook of Logistics and Distribution Management: Understanding The Supply Chain]'', The Chartered Institute of Logistics and [[Transport]] (UK), Kogan Page publishers, 5th ed.
* Scholz-Reiter, B., Windt, K., & Freitag, M., (2004), ''[http://www.sfb637.uni-bremen.de/fileadmin/SFB_Files/PDF_Download/SFB637_CIRP_2004.pdf "Autonomous logistic processes: New demands and first approaches]'' Proceedings of the 37th CIRP international seminar on manufacturing systems, Budapest.


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Latest revision as of 01:02, 18 November 2023

Logistic process find the best way to produce and distribute goods by taking into account how the market uses them. as a component of this cycle, an organization ought to continuously think about the area of an item and examine the different variables related with these areas. according to Project Manager, this includes personnel costs, production costs, the time and money required for deconsolidation, and storage options, including cost and space[1]. A business ought to also take into consideration the elements that have an impact on the level of production quality as well as the effectiveness of transportation between hubs as part of this procedure.

Processes of logistics operations

Following are general processes in Logistic operations/ Logistic cycle[2]:

Serving customers

The primary objective of logistics is to serve customers by providing them with the products they require. The demand for various products at various locations is constantly monitored by logisticians.

Product selection

It is essential to choose the right products for any logistics system. It straightforwardly affects the production network framework. As a logistician, you can select which product category you want to move from one location to another. This must be defined in order to appropriately plan your transportation, warehouse, and business location.

Quantification of demands

Quantification is the process of acquiring material from a manufacturer or supplier. It focuses on the estimation of the quantities. You are aware that from time to time, you may receive an unexpected demand for material or large orders. You must either import it or procure it to meet future demands.

Inventory management

Inventory management is responsible for the storage and distribution of goods in a logistics management system. When sufficient quantities of goods are obtained, they are stored until a customer places a purchase order.

Supply chain management (SCM)

The supply chain logistics management system is based on communication between the sender, the supplier, and the receiver. They must work together to ensure that the process is smooth and error-free.

Logistics management information system (LMIS)

The Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) is a process that plays an important role in delivering the right products, in the right quantity, at the right place, and at the right time.

Importance of logistic processes

Whether you're a manufacturer or a reseller, you'll reach your customers by promoting techniques or by word of mouth. But your product will reach them through a correct distribution network. It depends on the vendor whether or not they wish to manage the delivery system by themselves or source the provision to a reliable company to handle their offer chain management. Many distributors, dealers and retailers rely upon provision for the delivery of merchandise they need [3]. The main responsibility of any provision is to deliver the correct product within the right amount to the correct client at the correct time. logistics management is such an important activity that focuses on the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations.

Key logistic process efficiency factors

The following are some of the key logistic process efficiency factors:-

  • The warehouse capacity is an important factor in inventory management and logistics operations.
  • Shipping time When a customer places an order, you must ship the order as soon as possible and acknowledge the customer. The speed of your response has a positive impact on the customer and demonstrates the agility of your service.
  • Order accuracy is simple to calculate and maintain warehouse stocks. However, it takes extra effort and focuses to keep the products accurate. Any incorrect products delivered to a customer will be returned, and please send the correct ones. As a result, the logistician will suffer a loss.
  • On-time final delivery sometimes referred to as on-time delivery (OTD), is the proportion of goods delivered to clients on time relative to the total amount of goods dispatched. The KPI gauges the effectiveness of the supply chain and delivery activities. The units shipped on time cover the entire order and are not piecemeal.
  • Transportation cost Mainly logistics makes an error in calculating the correct transportation cost. To improve the efficiency of your logistic service, take the shortest route possible to save money on fuel.
  • Damaged products are the products that may occasionally arrive at the customer in a damaged state. As a result, you should always define your terms and conditions for customers. Always specify who will bear the loss if a product is damaged in some way and the customer receives it in that condition.
  • Inventory turnover ratio shows how often inventory was sold over a certain time period.

Footnotes

  1. Scholz-Reiter, B., Windt, K., & Freitag, M., (2004)
  2. Lambert, D. M., Stock, J. R., & Ellram, L. M. (1998)
  3. Rushton, A., Croucher, P., & Baker, P. (2022), p.103


Logistic processrecommended articles
Distribution logistics subsystemLogisticsOptimization of transportSafety stockDependent demandInventory in transitInventory management techniquesCoordinative function of logisticsOptimum size of the order

References

Author: Billa Nalini