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KURIAN M J :
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PRAVEEN MOSES P :
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VENU GOPAL V :
Logistics
“Logistics is the process of planning,
implementing and controlling the efficient,
cost-effective flow and storage of raw
materials, in-process inventory, finished
goods and related information from the
point of origin to point of consumption for
the purpose of conforming to customer
Informatio
n
flows
Factory
Transportation
Vendors/plants/ports
Warehousing Transportation
Why Logistics Management?
• In the past, Distribution was not
important. Because of manufacturers’
monopoly
E.g. 10 years waiting for Padmini Cars.
6 years waiting for Bajaj Scooters
• Shift from ‘Sellers’ Market to ‘Buyers’
Market
• Consumers are now Bosses
• To have competitive edge over others
it is necessary to manage logistics
Why Logistics Management?
• Business has become more Complex
& Dynamic now
• Vibrant market (Market is time &
price sensitive)
• Rivals not only copy, they add more
features & give more value for your
money
So why Logistics
Management?
• Complicated business scenario
• Rapid economic boom
• Globalization, Liberalization
• Intelligent consumers
• Quick delivery & after sales service
(24 hrs)
Hence the need of Logistics
Management.
Nature & Concept of Logistics
Management
• Logistics from Greek word ‘Logisticos’
meaning “science of computing and
calculating”
• First used in military sense (Logistical
Support)
(World War II & other wars)
Strategic Logistic Management
includes 4 steps
1. Corporate vision & objectives – To
turn it into winning edges over
others
2. Strategic logistics analysis (i.e.
finding alternatives, evaluation,
selection etc.)
3. Logistics planning & evaluation
4. Managing change
Various Decisions in Logistics
Management
• Plant Location
• Choice of sources/ markets
• Production structure & planning
• Distribution/ Dealer network
design
• Warehouse location/ operations
• Plant layout
Various Decisions in Logistics
Management
• Inventory management/ stock
levels
• Transportation models/ Routing/
Capacity
E.g. Cement Transportation
(wagon shortage) change in packaging
(Jute, plastic)
• Packaging
• Material Handling
• Storage problems in monsoons
Various Agencies Involved
• Shippers
• Suppliers
– Carriers (Rail, Road, Air etc)
– Warehouse providers/ Freight
forwarders
– Terminal operators (port, stevedores)
Contact person:
Gautham Nayak,
Project Manager,
Bosch.
Company
•Robert Bosch Engineering and
Business Solutions Limited is a 100%
owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch
GmbH.
• Automotive technology
• Industrial technology
• Consumer goods and power tools
• Security Systems
Company
Bosch has invented the following: