What is Logistics ?
Logistics: the science and practical management of
the supply of materials
The right type(s) of material(s)
In the right quantity(s)
In the right condition
To the right location(s) and customer
At the right time(s)
For the right cost
Delivered with the right tailored services required by
the buyer
With the right information needed by the customer
during & at the end of the logistics process
ITC M10:U1:1.1-1
, Logistics is also defined as:
“that part of the supply chain
process that plans, implements
and controls the efficient,
effective flow and storage of
goods, services and related
information from the point-of-
origin to the point-of-
consumption in order to meet
customer requirements“
ITC M10:U1:1.1-2
, Logistics Stages
1) Inbound logistics: the transportation of goods into
the purchasing organisation‘s main warehouse
2) Internal distribution: materials management – the
movement of goods within a firm
3) Outbound logistics: the distribution flow of goods
from the organisation to a subsequent customer
Integrated approach: linking these
stages to meet corporate objectives;
also integration within the supply chain
ITC M10:U1:1.1-3
Logistics: the science and practical management of
the supply of materials
The right type(s) of material(s)
In the right quantity(s)
In the right condition
To the right location(s) and customer
At the right time(s)
For the right cost
Delivered with the right tailored services required by
the buyer
With the right information needed by the customer
during & at the end of the logistics process
ITC M10:U1:1.1-1
, Logistics is also defined as:
“that part of the supply chain
process that plans, implements
and controls the efficient,
effective flow and storage of
goods, services and related
information from the point-of-
origin to the point-of-
consumption in order to meet
customer requirements“
ITC M10:U1:1.1-2
, Logistics Stages
1) Inbound logistics: the transportation of goods into
the purchasing organisation‘s main warehouse
2) Internal distribution: materials management – the
movement of goods within a firm
3) Outbound logistics: the distribution flow of goods
from the organisation to a subsequent customer
Integrated approach: linking these
stages to meet corporate objectives;
also integration within the supply chain
ITC M10:U1:1.1-3
