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MBA Logistics Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management covers key concepts in logistics including definitions of logistics and logistics management, main areas of logistics like procurement, production, distribution and disposal, activities in logistics management such as order processing and inventory management, types of logistics management, objectives of logistics to achieve rapid response and minimum variance, how logistics has gained importance due to factors like increased transportation costs and use of computer technology, advantages like cost reduction and use of distribution networks, and disadvantages like coordination challenges. The conclusion emphasizes that adapting new technology and innovative approaches can help companies compete effectively.

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MBA Logistics Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management covers key concepts in logistics including definitions of logistics and logistics management, main areas of logistics like procurement, production, distribution and disposal, activities in logistics management such as order processing and inventory management, types of logistics management, objectives of logistics to achieve rapid response and minimum variance, how logistics has gained importance due to factors like increased transportation costs and use of computer technology, advantages like cost reduction and use of distribution networks, and disadvantages like coordination challenges. The conclusion emphasizes that adapting new technology and innovative approaches can help companies compete effectively.

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Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Mba I Year II Sem


CONTENT
 What is logistics & logistics management?
 Main fields within logistics

 Activities involved in logistics management

 Types of logistics

 Objectives of logistics

 Logistics has gained importance

 Advantages

 Disadvantages

 Conclusion
WHAT IS LOGISTICS &
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT?

Logistics(Definition)

The planning, execution, and control of the movement / placement of goods


and / or people, and the related supporting activities, all within a system
designed to achieve specific objectives.
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”
MAIN FIELDS WITHIN
LOGISTICS
 Procurement Logistics

 Production Logistics

 Distribution Logistics

 Disposal Logistics
ACTIVITIES INVOLVED IN
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
 Order processing

 Inventory management

 Material planning

 Warehousing

 Transportation.
TYPES OF LOGISTICS
MANAGEMENT
1. Supply Management and Logistics

2. Distribution and Material Movement

3. Production Logistics and Management

4. Reverse Logistics and Product Return


OBJECTIVES OF LOGISTICS
OPERATING OBJECTIVE:

Rapid response

Minimum variance

Quality
LOGISTICS HAS GAINED
IMPORTANCE
 Raise in transportation cost.
 Production efficiency is reaching a peak
 Fundamental change in inventory philosophy
 Product line proliferated
 Computer technology
 Reduction in economic regulation
ADVANTAGES OF LOGISTIC
 A better use of the distribution network
 Costs reduction

 Transportation and express delivery

 Information technology
DISADVANTAGES OF THE
LOGISTICS
 Coordination
 Multinationals and large companies

 Cost of transport

 Legality
CONCLUSION
 If you wish to trump over your competitors, you should
adapt the latest technology and innovative approach.
 The aim of effective logistics management is to
improve the efficiency of the operations, ensuring
customer satisfaction, and increase productivity.
THANKS

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