The original meaning of logistics is "physical distribution" or "goods distribution", which is a part of supply chain activities and a process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient and low-cost flow and storage of goods, services and related information from the place of origin to the place of consumption in order to meet the needs of customers. Logistics takes warehousing as the center to promote the synchronization of production and market. Logistics is the whole process of planning, implementing and managing raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products and related information from the place of origin to the place of consumption by means of transportation, storage and distribution at the lowest cost.
Logistics consists of transportation, distribution, warehousing, packaging, handling, distribution processing and related logistics information.
The specific contents of logistics activities include the following aspects: user service, demand forecasting, order processing, distribution, inventory control, transportation, warehouse management, layout and location of factories and warehouses, handling, procurement, packaging and intelligence information.
Logistics refers to the whole process of planning, implementing and managing raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products or related information from the place of origin to the place of consumption by means of transportation, storage and distribution in order to meet the needs of customers with the lowest cost and high efficiency. Logistics is a system that controls raw materials, finished products, finished products and information. From the beginning of supply, through the transfer and possession of various intermediate links, it reaches the final consumers, thus achieving the clear goals of the organization. Modern logistics is the product of economic globalization, and it is also an important service industry to promote economic globalization.
legal ground
Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Road Transportation
Article 2 Those engaged in road transport operations and road transport-related businesses shall abide by these Regulations.
The road transport business mentioned in the preceding paragraph includes road passenger transport business (hereinafter referred to as passenger transport business) and road cargo transport business (hereinafter referred to as freight transport business); Road transport related businesses include station (field) operation, motor vehicle maintenance operation and motor vehicle driver training.