Logistics is the process of planning, implementing, and controlling procedures for the efficient
and effective transportation and storage of goods, including services and related information, from
the point of origin to the point of consumption. The goal of logistics is to successfully meet
customer requirements. This definition includes inbound, outbound, internal and external
movements.
See also: logistics
management, 3PL
Contributor(s): ASKA Global Supply Chain Management
This was last updated in April 2012
Email Alerts
Register now to receive SearchManufacturingERP.com-related news, tips and more, delivered to your inbox.
By submitting you agree to receive email from TechTarget and its partners. If you reside outside of the United States, you consent to having your personal data transferred to and processed in the United States.
Privacy
More News and Tutorials
-
Following mammoths like Amazon and eBay, smaller manufacturers are beginning to pack up their goods the day they're ordered. The industry might never be the same with same-day shipping.
-
Facing pressure from e-commerce giants like Amazon, manufacturers are turning to software systems to help achieve same-day shipping.
-
When Beckman Coulter wanted to improve data visibility on its shipping side, it turned to Oracle Transportation Management.
-
Articles
-
Resources from around the Web