What is logistics? Introduction to logistics

1. Logistics is a process in which the functions of transportation, storage, loading and unloading, packaging, distribution processing, distribution and information processing are organically combined to meet the requirements of users during the physical flow of goods from suppliers to receivers.

2. 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 of goods to the place of consumption of goods by means of transportation, storage and distribution at the lowest cost.

3. The concept of logistics was first formed in the United States and originated in 1930s. Its original meaning was "physical distribution" or "goods distribution". 1963 was introduced to Japan, which means "the circulation of things" in Japanese. After 1970s, the word "logistics" in Japan gradually replaced "circulation of things".

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