American Logistics Management Association defines logistics as: "Logistics is a process of planning, implementing and controlling the effective flow and storage of raw materials, intermediate stocks, final products and related information from the place of origin to the place of consumption to meet the needs of consumers".

The definition of logistics in China is: the physical flow of goods from the place of supply to the place of receipt. According to the actual needs, the basic functions such as transportation, storage, loading and unloading, handling, packaging, distribution processing, distribution and information processing are organically combined.

connection: the two are basically defined around the process of planning, implementation and control of effective flow and storage.

1. Different perspectives are considered:

One of the logistics standards in the United States is to meet the needs of consumers; However, in China, only products and processes are considered, and services and information are not considered.

2. The emphasis is different:

American standards focus on "planning, implementation and control", that is, solutions, while China's logistics is mainly "organic combination of basic functions" and is in a relatively low-level service combination stage.

Extended information:

The role of logistics

1. Service provider flow

In business flow activities, the ownership of goods is transferred from the supplier to the buyer at the moment when the purchase and sale contract is signed, but the commodity entity has not moved because of this. Except for futures trading with non-physical delivery, the general business flow must be accompanied by the corresponding logistics process, that is, the commodity entity is transferred from the supplier (seller) to the buyer in an appropriate way and way according to the needs of the buyer (buyer).

2, logistics to ensure production

From the beginning of the procurement of raw materials, it requires corresponding logistics activities to put the purchased raw materials in place, otherwise, the whole production process will become a cook without rice; Between the production processes, the logistics process of raw materials and semi-finished products is also needed to realize the liquidity of production. As far as the whole production process is concerned, it is actually a serialized logistics activity.

rationalized logistics can effectively promote the improvement of the whole social and economic level by reducing transportation costs, reducing capital occupation by optimizing inventory structure, and improving efficiency by strengthening management.

3. Logistics facilitates life

In fact, logistics exists in every link of life. Through international transportation, world famous brands can appear on people of different skin colors; Through advanced storage technology, fresh fruits and vegetables can appear in any season; The thoughtful service of the moving company can make people move to their new homes easily; Various forms of luggage consignment business can make people enjoy comfortable interest on the journey.

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