2. Logistics is a part of the supply chain. Cost optimization is one of the goals of supply chain optimization. Logistics cost accounts for the largest proportion in the supply chain and also has the most room for optimization. However, cost optimization does not refer to the work of a single link or a single process, but requires comprehensive consideration and trade-offs to minimize the total cost.
3. In the process of goods flow, upstream and downstream enterprises are involved. Timely transmission of information is very important. It is very necessary to use information technology to create a highly available system to ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of information, which can effectively reduce costs and improve production efficiency.
4. Modernization refers to the application of various modern equipment and management methods to improve response speed, enhance logistics efficiency, and ensure production safety.
5. Although logistics refers to the physical movement of goods, it depends on many factors such as policies, environment, and infrastructure (such as highways, railways, etc.). It is a social activity and requires all-round synchronous and coordinated development.
6. Specialization means that modern logistics requires specialization in service functions and service objects. Multiple participating enterprises and personnel should possess professional knowledge and awareness.
7. Electronization refers to using information technology systems and related software and hardware to increase the speed of information transmission and replace some traditional working methods, such as barcodes, RFID, GIS, GPS, electronic scales, electronic documents, online approval, etc., so as to improve overall efficiency.
8. "Time requirements" run through the entire supply chain. The time requirements in logistics are also very high. It not only refers to timely delivery of physical objects to the demander, but also includes the feedback of various information from the beginning of the transaction, such as timely issuance of orders, timely feedback on the production process in the warehouse, the nodes where the goods are located during transportation, and the display of the expected completion time. These are all within the category of rapid response.
9. Flexibility refers to the adaptability of the logistics system to dynamic changes in the external environment, logistics service demands, and logistics resources.