LOGISTICS

LOGISTICS

1. Concept

   • refers to the processes of coordination, management and transportation of commercial goods from the place of distribution to the final customer. Therefore, logistics takes care of the product in terms of its storage, inventory, transportation, delivery and/or return
     • Approach
       • The internal logistics approach refers to all the processes that are part of the supply chain and that are carried out within the company's facilities.
         • Objectives
           • As a main objective, logistics seeks to satisfy the demand for the best conditions of services, quality and cost. To guarantee, on the one hand, the quality of the product and/or service, which will provide a competitive advantage and cost reduction, which will increase the company's profit.

2. ENTRY

   • It is one of the main processes of logistics, they concentrate on purchasing and organizing the inbound movement of materials, parts and / or finished inventory from suppliers to manufacturing or assembly plants, warehouses or retail stores
     • Inbound logistics covers the reception, storage and management of all the materials or products that are acquired to maintain the company's operations and satisfy the level of demand from the end customer.
       • Inbound logistics or supply logistics is responsible for activities related to the supply of raw materials in order to ensure their availability during the production process
         • Elements that make up the inbound logistics.

3. INTERNAL

   • Internal logistics is, by definition, the part of logistics that refers to the organization of the set of flows of materials and information that occur within the company itself. For example: merchandise movements in the warehouse, stock control. etc
     • The internal logistics approach refers to all the processes that are part of the supply chain and that are carried out within the company's facilities
       • The main objectives of internal logistics are as follows: Guarantee the entry of raw materials.
         • The main function of internal logistics is to provide all the operating units of the company with the necessary supplies and on time

4. EXIT

   • The outbound logistics approach has to do with the packaging and transportation of all those finished products that leave the company for the final customer.
     • Have the intermediate infrastructure between the point of production and the client. Design and planning of distribution routes optimally and efficiently.
       • Distribution logistics, also known as outbound logistics, is a stage or phase of the supply chain that is responsible for managing the activities related to the distribution of products to buyers, including storage and delivery.

5. REVERSE

   • Reverse logistics is responsible for the recovery and recycling of containers, packaging and hazardous waste; as well as the processes of returning excess inventory, customer returns, obsolete products and seasonal inventories
     • Reverse logistics involves lean logistics, inbound and outbound logistics approaches. In general terms, its functions are: Attend to certain after-sales service requests, such as returns or product exchange.
       • The main objective of reverse logistics in companies is to recover and recycle all packaging, waste and hazardous waste; as well as achieving the return of excess inventory, customer returns, obsolete products and seasonal inventories
         • Reverse logistics is responsible for the recovery and recycling of containers, packaging and hazardous waste; as well as the processes of returning excess inventory, customer returns, obsolete products and seasonal inventories.

6. URBAN

   • Urban logistics or also called "last mile logistics" involves all movements related to commercial activity, and the supply and distribution of goods in cities
     • Urban logistics involves all logistics activities of distribution and supply of products that are carried out in the urban area of cities.
       • The objective of Urban Logistics. This is defined as the process for optimizing logistics and transport activities carried out in urban areas, considering, among others, the environment, traffic congestion and energy expenditure.

7. SERVICES

   • Logistics services are those activities that, when outsourced, can be executed by external providers specialized in logistics
     • The internal logistics approach refers to all the processes that are part of the supply chain and that are carried out within the company's facilities.
       • As a main objective, logistics seeks to satisfy the demand for the best conditions of services, quality and cost

8. COMERCIAL

   • Commercial logistics is the set of processes necessary to produce a good or service and deliver it to the customer.
     • Commercial logistics deals with the real flows of a company, that is, its materials, through methods, strategies and techniques to ensure a correct distribution of the products that will reach the consumer.
       • The ultimate goal of trade logistics is the efficient supply of all trade and sales merchandise at merchandise distribution centers to minimize storage costs and generate optimum profit for a trading company.

9. SLENDER

   • Lean logistics is a philosophy that was born in Japan inspired by the Toyota production process and consists of using a series of tools in order to create an environment of continuous improvement that allows companies.
     • Are excess inventory, excessive lead times, and high costs. the main objective for its eradication is to reduce costs and maintain balance throughout it, respect schedules and maintain an ideal inventory in the processes.
       • Lean logistics is one that allows to reduce the waste of time, materials and processes and obtain the conditions of maximum use of company resources.