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LOGISTICS IN RETAIL

NIKHIL BABY

WHAT IS LOGISTICS IN RETAIL Retail logistics is the organized process of managing the flow of merchandise from the source of supply to customer The main objective of logistics management is to reduce the inventory holding cost and improve profits

BENEFITS OF LOGISTICS IN RETAIL

NEW CONCEPTS OF LOGISTICS IN RETAIL

Third party logistics

Supply of logistics related operations b/w traders by an independent organizations. exFederal Express, DHL, Maersk Logistics.

FOURTH PARTY LOGISTICS


concept of a fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider was first defined by Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) as an integrator that assembles the resources, planning capabilities, and technology of its own organization and other organizations to design, build, and run comprehensive supply chain solutions. Whereas a thirdparty logistics (3PL) service provider targets a single function, a 4PL targets management of the entire process.

REVERSE LOGISTICS

Process of moving goods from their typical final destination, for the purpose of capturing the value or proper disposal .

Stands for all operations related to the reuse of products & materials

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