Explanation of logistics management terms

Logistics management refers to the planning, organization, command, coordination, control and supervision of logistics activities in the process of social reproduction according to the flow law of material entities, in order to achieve the best coordination and cooperation between logistics activities, reduce logistics costs and improve logistics efficiency and economic benefits; Modern logistics management is a professional discipline based on system theory, information theory and cybernetics.

Logistics refers to the use of modern information technology and equipment to achieve a reasonable service model and advanced service process. Logistics appears with the appearance of commodity production and develops with the development of commodity production, so logistics is an ancient traditional economic activity. The essence of logistics: service. The essence of logistics management is not to create value, but to improve profit space by reducing costs.

The content of logistics management includes three aspects: first, the management of various elements of logistics activities, including transportation, warehousing and other links; The second is the management of all elements of the logistics system, that is, the management of six elements, including people, money, goods, equipment, methods and information; Third, the management of specific functions in logistics activities mainly includes the management of logistics planning, quality, technology, economy and other functions.