Lanțul logistic și ciclul de comandă

The overall objective of logistics is to achieve an acceptable level of service for customers.

One of the "five rights" of a logistics system refers to delivering the right product, at the right time, to the consumers who want it.

Handling involves the movement of materials between internal operations within the organization.

Physical distribution plays a crucial role in logistics by delivering finished products to customers and transporting goods across the supply chain.

One of the tasks of procurement is identifying the right suppliers and negotiating contractual terms and conditions.

The primary goal of logistics is to manage the flow of materials within the organization efficiently.

Incoming logistics refers to the flow of materials from suppliers to the organization.

Formal utility refers to the value or usefulness of raw materials and processed materials assembled into a complete product.

One of the primary goals of logistics managers is to ensure a rapid response to customer requests.

Possession utility adds value to a product by persuading the customer to purchase it.

Logistics is the science that deals with organizing the supply and distribution of materials, associated with the flow of information.

According to Ph. Kotler, logistics involves the implementation and control of physical flows of materials and finished products.

One of the defining elements of logistics is the strategic management of information flows.

Gattorna defines logistics as the process of strategic management of material acquisition and storage specifically to achieve maximum profit.

One of the objectives of logistics, according to M. Christopher (1992), is to choose the most suitable marketing (distribution) channels that will generate maximum profit with the lowest possible costs.

One of the key factors for customer satisfaction, as mentioned in the text, is a command cycle duration as close to zero as possible.

Mass customization combines the benefits of mass production with the flexibility of personalized products.

An example of outsourcing mentioned in the text is subcontracting some logistics activities to specialized companies.

Globalization has resulted in the existence of a global market and the development of free trade zones.

The main advantage of cross-docking systems is the reduction of inventory levels and associated administrative costs.

One of the main tasks of logistics regarding finished product inventories is identifying the best location for storage.

The complexity of coordinating information flow associated with the physical flow of materials presents a source of difficulty.

A current trend in organizing logistics activities is to bring them under the leadership of a logistics director.

The impact of logistics costs on an organization can affect the organization's profit and other performance indicators.

According to Novich, approximately 50% of customer complaints are caused by faulty logistics.

Replacing fax machines with advanced communication technologies is a trend in logistics.

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) at a distance has allowed the reduction of bureaucracy and transaction costs.

Encoding plays a role in logistics by tracking the movement of materials through a logistics system.

Improved logistics can contribute to shortening the time between order placement and delivery by providing the desired service to customers at the lowest possible cost.

Electronic funds transfer (EFT) is a process that primarily benefits customers and suppliers involved in commercial transactions.

Drop-shipping is a system related to keeping stock in vehicles.

One benefit of direct product delivery is access to fewer products.

The need for faster delivery of small quantities to consumers has encouraged the development of courier companies, such as FedEx, UPS and DHL.

One method of reducing inventory levels is to continuously search for ways to reduce the amounts tied up in the logistics chain.

Inventory holding can lead to an increase in the order cycle duration.

Drop-shipping involves coordinating material circulation directly from upstream suppliers to downstream customers.

The development of courier companies has resulted in a reduction in the order cycle duration.