Origin & Definition of Terms
With a story of success that stretches back 5,000 years, logistics has long been an indispensable part of life. As it moves forward, logistics is responding to growing demands with innovative thinking.
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Trends & Challenges
The world is in motion. Social structures are changing, and the economy is growing together. In response, modern logistics has to react flexibly to regional differences and new developments.
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Services & Range of Activities
No matter if it is a question of special logistics, fast CEP services, tailored contract logistics for individual customers or traditional TTS and mail services – logistics offers the optimal solution for every wish and need.
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Tasks & Functions
The tasks and functions of logistics are extremely varied. They extend from order processing, proper storage and optimal packaging to suitable means of transport.
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Processes & Principles
Like a thread, logistics runs through all manufacturing processes – beginning with procurement, extending through production and distribution, and ending with the provision of replacement parts and disposal.
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Management & Organization
Within a company, logistics can be managed, organized and monitored in a number of ways. Furthermore, increasing numbers of companies and services are being linked to one another.
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Technologies & Innovations
As progress spreads around the world, new opportunities are being created for logistics. New areas like intralogistics and innovative technologies and software systems offer promising potential for future.
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