3. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Logistics management is that part of supply
chain management that
plans, implements, and controls the
efficient, effective forward and reverse flow
and storage of goods, services and related
information between the point of origin and
the point of consumption in order to meet
customers' requirements.
5. OBJECTIVES OF LOGISTICS
Rapid Response
Minimum Variance
Minimum Inventory
Movement consolidation
Quality improvement
Life-Cycle support
6. MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Customer service standards
Transportation
Support activities
Warehousing
Purchasing
Protective packaging
7. JD OF LOGISTICS MANAGER
Logistics and distribution managers organize the storage and distribution of
goods. Essentially they need to ensure the right products are delivered to the
right location on time and at a good cost. They may be involved in
transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the flow of goods.
monitoring the quality, quantity, cost and
efficiency of the movement and storage of
goods.
coordinating and controlling the order cycle
and associated information systems.
analyzing data to monitor performance and
plan improvements and demand.
8. JD OF LOGISTICS MANAGER
allocating and managing staff resources according to
changing needs;
liaising and negotiating with customers and suppliers.
developing business by gaining new
contracts, analysing logistical problems and
producing new solutions.
When managing warehouse or transport staff, the
role may also include:
implementing health and safety procedures.