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An organization's logistics management involves efficiently regulating the flow of goods and services all the way from their point of origin to the final recipient of the good or service - the consumer. In order to accomplish this effectively, an organization must integrate, in the most efficient manner it possibly can, its three most important elements: time, resources and people.
Logistics management is the planning and scheduling of transport operations through proper fleet management, with effective inventory control system that manages the flow of raw materials through the finishing process and responsible for customers satisfaction bearing in mind time of delivery and cost containment. It also entails fuel management and materials handling. Moreover, communication is an aspect which is basically determined information from different parties. To avoid reverse Logistics, effective communication should exist between the end user's and manufacturers considering the quality of the product at the point of delivery. It also entails validating vehicles particulars and accessories to avoid delays and additional cost from Governmental agencies. In Logistics management, there is need for Development and Support Strategy (DSS) team. In case of any extraneous variable, this support team will be able to fill up the gap. Basically Logistics Management comprises three components: Packaging, Warehousing and Transportation. Fleet management is particularly important and often involves the use of vehicle tracking systems (vehicle tracking devices combined with software, which allows companies to track their fleet of vehicles either in real time or historically).
The three fundamental development phases of management theories in the study of public management include idea development, manufacturing, and distribution of product.
All three topics are interrelated but distinct as well. Logistics and operations fall under the umbrella of supply chain management. Operations are related to the whole set of activities involved in creating value for the goods or services offered by the given business. Total Freight International - TFI provides the best platform to serve the dynamic business environment with its giant supply chain network that enables the timely delivery of the product or service at a minimal cost.
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