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Briefly describe the concept of logistics, what is the process of logistics?

China's word "logistics" is a foreign word introduced from Japanese materials, which originated from the translation of the word "logistics" in Japanese materials.

The definition of logistics in China's logistics terminology standard is: logistics is a process that organically combines the functions of transportation, storage, procurement, loading and unloading, packaging, distribution processing, distribution and information processing to meet the requirements of users during the physical flow of goods from suppliers to receivers.

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English name: logistics

Definition: A part of supply chain activities is 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: Focus on storage and promote the synchronization of production and market.

Logistics flow chart: