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Logistics is "the process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods, services and related information right from the point of origin to the point of consumption (including inbound, out bound, internal and external movements) in order to satisfy customer's requirements. LOGISTICS is also defined as time related positioning of resources. The whole concept of Logistics is based on 7 R's which are: right place right time right quantity right quality right price right condition right customer
Step I : Reinvention
At this level, the overall business strategy is aligned with supply chain strategy to reengineer the supply chain of the participants.
Step II : Transformation
Here the focus is on coordinating specific supply chain functions such as sales and operations planning, distribution management, procurement strategy, customer support and supply chain technology, with the aid of process and organizational changes, T&D, information technology, etc. as applicable.
flow and storage of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods, services and related information, in which transportation is a major element in the entire chain.
What is Warehousing ?
A warehouse is a point in the logistics system where a firm stores or holds raw materials, semi-finished goods, or finished goods for varying periods of time. In the macroeconomic sense, warehousing performs a vital function. It creates time utility for raw materials, industrial goods and finished products. The proximity of market-oriented warehousing to the customer allows a firm to serve the customer with shorter lead times. This warehousing function continues to be increasingly important as companies and industries use customer services as a dynamic, value-adding competitive tool.