Chapter 7

Logistics

image LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this chapter, you should be able to:

  1. Define logistics and explain its impact on supply chain management.
  2. Identify and describe key logistics tasks.
  3. Explain reverse logistics and its challenges.
  4. Explain differences between modes of transportation.
  5. Explain the role of warehousing on logistics and describe cross-docking.
  6. Explain the role of third-party-logistics (3PL) providers.

image Chapter Outline

  • What Is Logistics?

    The Logistics Function

    Evolution of Logistics

    Impact on the Organization

    Impact on the Supply Chain

    Reverse Logistics

  • Logistics Tasks

    Transportation

    Storage

    Material Handling

    Packaging

    Inventory Control

    Order Fulfillment

    Facility Location

  • Transportation

    Truck

    Water

    Air

    Rail

    Pipeline

    Multimode

  • Warehousing

    Role of Warehouses in the Supply Chain

    Cross-Docking

    Facility Location

  • Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Providers
  • Chapter Highlights
  • Key Terms
  • Discussion Questions
  • Problems
  • Case Study: Strategic Solutions Inc.

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