Chapter 1 Introduction to International Logistics
[Pages:27]Chapter 1 Introduction to International Logistics
Book: International Logistics: Global Supply Chain Management by Douglas Long Slides made by Ta-Hui Yang
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Outline
{ What is logistics? { What is the goal of logistics? { Regional logistics assessment { The role of transportation { A brief history of logistics and transportation
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What is logistics?
{ Peter Drucker (1962)
z The economy's dark continent z Logistics is the most neglected and most
promising business area z Businesses are still learning how to use logistics
effectively
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What is Logistics?
{ Definition of logistics management
z Part of the supply chain management z 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
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What is Logistics?
{ Business logistics: moving cargo { General logistics: moving cargo and moving
people { Moving cargo vs. moving people { We refer to business logistics
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What is Logistics?
{ Definition of supply chain management
z Supply chain management encompasses the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and all logistics management activities.
z Importantly, it also includes coordination and collaboration with channel partners, which can be suppliers, intermediaries, third party service providers, and customers.
z In essence, supply chain management integrates supply and demand management within and across companies
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What is Logistics?
{ Materials management
z What a company does with inputs z The way a company acquires materials such as
raw materials or parts, how a company handle them once they arrive at the company, and how they are shipped out
{ Physical distribution
z The way a company delivers its product to the market, which could be the customers or retailers
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What is Logistics?
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