There are many shifts and changes that occur in an organizations logistics, all of which have a direct or indirect impact on the supply chains logistic operations.
The supply chain is a network of organizations that are involved, through upstream and downstream linkages, in different processes and activities that produce value in the form of products and services in the hands of the ultimate consumer. (Christopher 1998). With the logistical activities defined as, the process of strategically managing the procurement, movement and storage of materials, parts and finished inventory (and related information flows) through the organization and its marketing channels in such a way that current and future profitability are maximised through the cost effectiveness of orders. (Christopher 1998).
The supply chain basically has three main parts, supply, manufacturing, and distribution, and the chain regularly starts with the suppliers of suppliers and ends with the customers of your......
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