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Supply logistics, the great unknown
Supply chains are very complex living beings. They are made up of many parts and it is often easy to walk over one of them without paying enough attention to it. Somewhat hidden under the general concept of supply chain is supply logistics, and today we want to give it the space it deserves. So we are going to analyze and explain one of the parts of logistics that has the greatest potential for improvement for companies. What is supply logistics Supply logistics includes all actions aimed at ensuring that our company has a continuous and controlled flow of all the essential materials for its proper functioning. In other words,…
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just in time; logistics just in time
It is over 60 years old, but it is still the object of desire and the ideal of many supply chains across the globe. The Just in Time philosophy (‘Just in Time’ in English) pursues an objective that is easy to state but more difficult to achieve: having the exact amount of material (whether raw materials or finished products) in the right place and at the right time . Its origin comes from Japan after World War II, with the Toyota brand at the forefront of this revolution. The idea behind just in time (JIT) is, by eliminating stocks, making the entire production process more efficient, optimizing costs and being…
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What is the Logistics Chain
Logistics Chain or Supply Chain. Where does one begin and where does the other end? We often use them synonymously, although in reality they are not, since their tasks, functions and objectives differ. To help us distinguish them, we are also going to propose some definitions, to help establish their respective fields of action. What is the Logistics Chain “Logistics is about getting the right product to the right customer, in the right amount, in the right condition, in the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost,” as defined by John J. Coyle, professor of logistics. at Penn State University and author of several books on…
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