Coordinative function of logistics
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An important condition for the integration of the company's activities in pursuit of meeting the needs of customers is the coordination of these actions. Coordination means combining of only those elements (people performing specific activities, and other resources with specific functions) that are necessary to ensure success, These elements contribute to the success of the whole (assembly, or any part) - and thus managers should use them in the right quality, amount and at the right time.
Coordination of activities carried out under the various functions of the company to provide customers products that meet their needs depends therefore on obtaining timely and appropriate information to enable decision related to the commitment of necessary resources. The fulfillment of such a condition is substantially simplified by the logistics information system formed respectively.
Coordination tasks in logistics
Coordinative tasks within logistics involve coordinating and managing the various activities and resources necessary to ensure the efficient and effective flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers. These tasks include:
- Planning and forecasting: Determining the appropriate level of inventory, production, and delivery schedules based on customer demand and supplier capabilities.
- Scheduling and dispatching: Coordinating the movement of goods and services from suppliers to customers, including scheduling transportation and assigning carriers.
- Inventory management: Ensuring that the right level of inventory is maintained to meet customer demand, including monitoring inventory levels, reordering products, and managing stockouts.
- Distribution: Coordinating the movement of goods and services from suppliers to customers, including scheduling transportation and assigning carriers.
- Supply chain management: Coordinating and managing the flow of goods and services between suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers.
- Collaboration and communication: Maintaining effective communication and collaboration with suppliers, customers, and other logistics partners to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods and services.
- Logistics control and monitoring: Monitoring and controlling logistics activities, such as tracking deliveries, managing transportation costs, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
Information as a coordinator
Information supporting the coordination should be used primarily on such areas of responsibility as planning of needs of the individual units involved in the supply, production, distribution and scheduling. Taking into account the types of information at the operational level, system should provide data on settlement of deliveries, inventory allocation, and shipping of final and supplementary deliveries. Information adds significant value to whole logistic process of the company and between companies.
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Summary
In summary, coordination of a company's activities is crucial for meeting customer needs and requires timely and appropriate information to make informed decisions about allocating resources. An effective logistics information system can simplify this process by providing data on deliveries, inventory allocation, and shipping, which can greatly enhance the overall logistic process both within the company and between companies.
References
- Yi, W., & Özdamar, L. (2007). A dynamic logistics coordination model for evacuation and support in disaster response activities. European Journal of Operational Research, 179(3), 1177-1193.
