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TALLER NUEv Ronald
TALLER NUEv Ronald
TALLER NUEv Ronald
Logistics can be defined as the management of the flow of goods, information and other
resources, energy and people between the point of origin and the point of consumption
in order to meet the requirements of consumers. Logistics involves the integration of
information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, packaging and
security. Logistics may have an internal focus (inbound logistics), or external focus
(outbound logistics). If the company manufactures a product from parts purchased
from suppliers, and those products are then sold to customers, one can speak about a
supply chain. Supply Chain can be defined as a network of facilities and distribution
options that performs the function of procurement of materials, transformation of these
materials into intermediate and finished products, and the distribution of these finished
products to customers.
Logistics is part of supply chain management. It plans, implements, and controls the
efficient 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..
Describe what service providers do in order to increase efficiency of the supply chain.
Service providers work in close partnerships with their customers; they jointly explore
the opportunities for increasing efficiency of the supply chain and improving service
levels by using the latest systems and techniques.
Logisticians are responsible for the life cycle and supply chain operations of a variety of
products. They are also responsible for customs documentation. They regularly work
with other departments to ensure that the customers needs and requirements are met.
2. In the previous text, there are 29 underlined words; take them out in a list .
And in front of each one find out its meaning in English
Word Meaning
3. Read the next text. Then, prepare a presentation in PowePoint (.ppt) outlining
the main ideas. Check the learning material to develop this presentation. Finally,
record yourself on a video or just audio (.mp4) making the presentation to a
prospective audience.
To implement a plan that will successfully optimize your logistics operations, consider
strategies that minimize costs, fully utilize production capacity, and improve the overall
quality of customer experience.
Optimize transportation. The rising cost of transportation accounts for increased prices
in virtually every industry. To reduce transportation costs, companies should examine
every factor that might increase or decrease expenses.
This starts with the design of products and packaging for optimal size and weight.
Proper load and delivery route planning ensures trucks are always carrying full
loads.
Finally, identify and utilize the most cost-effective packaging and shipping methods
for products.
Encourage feedback. The success of a company depends on input from all of its
employees or teams, regardless of their role in the logistics process. Carefully consider
feedback and suggestions from staff concerning practices that could further improve
logistics efficiency.
While logistics management is a complex process, utilizing the above strategies can
help you make the most of all warehousing, staffing, transportation, and communication
resources. The improvement of logistics planning will inevitably lead to higher
productivity, happier customers, and a more profitable company. (Diversified Distribution
Services Inc. 2016)