Logistics

The Apics dictionary 2015 defines logistics as:

1. In an industrial context, the art and science of obtaining, producing and distributing material and product in the proper place and in proper quantities.
2. In a military sense (where it has greater usage), its meaning can also include movement of personnel.

Among the primary objectives of logistics are: 

1. providing the most appropriate form of transportaion according to the customers need.
2. providing temporary storage of materials and inventory.

  Because logistics plays such an important role all throughout the value stream there are enormous opportunities with reducing cycle times, improving "changeover of vehicles" and improving the overall flow of activities that fall within logistics.  

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