introductio to logistics

LOGISTICS

EVOLUTION of LOGISTICS

EVOLUTION• The term "logistics" comes from the Greek word "logos“

and the Greek work "logistiki”

• However, some other authorities claim that the word ’Logistics’ is derived from the French word ‘loger’.

• It is agreed that Logistics originated from the military's need to supply themselves with arms, ammunition and rations as they moved from their base to a forward position.

• In ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine empires, there were military officers with the title Logistikas

EVOLUTION (Contd)

• In military science, logistics includes all the activities of armed-force units in support of combat units, including transport, supply, communications, and medical aid

EVOLUTION (Contd)

• The term ‘logistics’ was first used by Henri Jomini, Alfred Thayer Mahan, and others,

• The term was adopted by the U.S. military in World War I

• And gained currency in other nations in World War II.

• Its importance grew in the 20th century with the increasing complexity of modern warfare.

Questions

EVOLUTION in CORPORATE WORLD

• Fragmentation (1960-1980): This era was known as fragmentation because everything was disintegrated

• Evolving Integration (1980-2000): At this stage of time new concepts of Logistical management were evolving

• Total integration (2000-present): In the present scenario because of technological advances logistics has evolved as part of management

Questions

DEFINITION

• There are two uses of the word distribution which must be clearly differentiated……Firstly, the use of the word to describe physical distribution such as transportation and storage; secondly, the use of the word distribution to describe what is better termed ‘marketing’ 1927 ––Ralph Borsodi, ‘‘The Distribution Age’.

DEFINITION

• “A term employed in Manufacturing and Commerce to describe a broad range of activities concerned with the efficient movement of finished products from the end of the production line to the customer, and in some cases includes the movement of raw materials from the source of supply to the beginning of the production line” 1967 ––National Council of Physical Distribution Management

DEFINITION

• “The integration of two or more activities for the purpose of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of raw materials, in-process inventory & finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption” 1976 ––National Council of Physical Distribution Management

DEFINITION

• “The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost—effective flow and storage of raw materials, in--process inventory, finished goods and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to purpose customer requirement” 1985 ––Council of Logistics Management

DEFINITION

• “The process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, and services, and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirement” 1992 – Council of Logistics Management

DEFINITION

• “Logistics is that part of the supply-chain process that plans, implements and controls the efficient flow of storage of goods, services and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption in order to meet customer’s requirements”1998 ––Council of Logistics Management

DEFINITION

• Logistics – 1) In an industrial context, the art and science of obtaining, producing, and distributing material and product in the proper place and in proper quantities. 2) In a military sense (where it has greater usage), its meaning can also include the movement of personnel - - 2008 the Association for Operations Management (APICS)

DEFINITION

• Supply Chain – the global network used to deliver products and services from raw materials to end customers through an engineered flow of information, physical distribution, and cash - 2008 the Association for Operations Management (APICS)

Questions

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