Encyclopedia of logistics knowledge: what are the classification of logistics

1. What is logistics

Logistics is a process that organically combines the functions of transportation, storage, loading, unloading and handling, packaging, circulation processing, distribution and information processing to meet user requirements in the physical flow process of goods from the supply place to the receiving place.

  2. The role of logistics

Services to flow
In the business flow, the ownership of goods is transferred from the supplier to the demander at the moment when the purchase and sale contract is signed. In the whole circulation process, logistics actually appears as the successor and service provider of the business flow.

  Ensure the production

From the procurement of raw materials, it is required to have the corresponding logistics activities, will be purchased raw materials in place, otherwise, the whole production process will become a picnic without rice; In the process of production, the logistics process of raw materials and semi-finished products is also needed.

  Convenient life

Through the international transportation, can let the world famous brand appear in different skin color people; Through advanced storage technology, you can make fresh fruits and vegetables appear in any season, every detail of life, there are logistics.

  3. Classification of logistics

Supply logistics: The logistics activities that take place when supplying raw materials, parts, or other items to downstream customers. The supply logistics of an enterprise is also the procurement logistics of its downstream enterprises. In modern logistics, it is generally called supply logistics rather than procurement logistics because the supplier has the right to operate the physical flow of raw materials, components or other goods.