learning activity 19

Apprentice: Carlos Rubiel Henao Escobar

NATIONAL LEARNING SERVICE SENA TECHNOLOGIST IN LOGISTICS

MANAGEMENT
a. Define the terms: "logistics" and "supply chain

 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.

 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.
b. What does logistics management imply?

 Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory,

warehousing, material handling, packaging and security.
c. 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.
d. What are the factors considered in the “logistics re-engineering” process?
 The logistics re-engineering is a business management strategy process that
considers the following factors: the nature of the product, the optimal or
preferred location of source or manufacture, freight and transport costs and the
destination market, seasonal trends, import and export regulations, customs
duties and taxes.
 e. What are the main functions of a logistician?

 The main functions of a qualified logistician include, among other things,

inventory management, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, consultation
and organizing and planning of these activities.
 f. Specify the responsabilities of professional logisticians

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.
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Logistics planning allows companies to gain clear visibility into their operations,
improve customer relationships, and reduce the need to hold excess inventory. This
helps to increase the order fulfillment rate, which increases the profitability of the
company.
continuous improvement is necessary to facilitate solid and sustained growth. By improving the efficiency of their
logistics processes, companies can gain and maintain an advantage over their competitors. strategies that minimize
costs, fully utilize production capacity, and improve the overall quality of the customer experience. If you are
wondering how you can improve logistics in a company, you must start with an accurate vision of everything that
happens in the business. To do this, you can take advantage of the available technology to give a greater boost to the
activities in the company and thus integrate the logistics processes. For example, by incorporating software for a
certain area in the company, specific tasks can be carried out in a simpler and more efficient way. Next, we will indicate
some aspects to improve the efficiency in the logistics of a company:
planning constant communication data analysis determine the type of logistics required teamwork
connection with all parties involved adequate technology apply corrective actions and measures improve
the distribution network inputs for operational processes. Although logistics management is a complex
process, using the above strategies can help you make the most of all your storage, personnel,
transportation, and communication resources. Improved logistics planning will inevitably lead to higher
productivity, happier customers, and a more profitable business.

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