The definition and future perspective of modern logistic.

Modern logistics is a hot spot in the current economic work. On the one hand, the country has a strong support and rapid development, and on the other hand, there are many problems in development. Therefore, we must adhere to the reality, strengthen macro-control, do a good job in theoretical research, and lead logistics enterprises to take the road of sustainable development.

Basic Concepts of Logistics

1. What is logistics? Commodity circulation includes four interrelated and independent circulation forms, namely business flow, logistics, information flow and capital flow. Logistics is the circulation of the physical form of commodities. It mainly addresses the differences in place and time of production and consumption. The "Logistics Terminology Standard" promulgated by the state in April 2001 defines logistics as follows: Logistics is "the physical flow process of items from the supplying place to the receiving place. , distribution, information processing and other basic functions to implement an organic combination.”

2. What is logistics management? There is also a definition in the "Logistics Terminology Standard": "The planning, organization, coordination and control of logistics activities in order to achieve a satisfactory level of service at the lowest logistics cost."

Logistics management is a technology. It has both enterprise logistics management of micro-operations and macro-logistics management of countries, localities and industries.

The key to enterprise logistics management is to control logistics costs, speed up turnover, and improve resource utilization. The specific requirements are: do a good job in material procurement management, do a good job in material inventory control, rationally organize transportation and storage, scientifically formulate material consumption quotas, and strengthen enterprise logistics planning.

3. What is modern logistics? Modern logistics is the application of modern management system, management organization, management technology and management method in logistics. Specifically, it includes logistics specialization, management systematization, transportation rationalization, warehousing automation, packaging service standardization, loading and unloading mechanization, plus distribution integration, and information networking.