Describe the importance and techniques for effective

Question

Describe the importance and techniques for effective logistics.

The CEO expects you to be providing a number of various logistics reports and recommendations to her. She has asked you to prepare a chart on 1-2 pages of frequently used logistics techniques. To demonstrate your understanding of the breadth and depth of the logistics function, research the following terms, and for each of the 8 terms, complete the following:

• Provide a definition, in your own terms, of frequently used logistics techniques.
• Give an example of a real company or industry that uses this logistics technique.
• What would the pros and cons be of using each technique listed below?
  1. Distribution center
  2. Public warehouse
  3. Third-party logistics
  4. Common carrier
  5. Dedicated private fleet
  6. Backhauls
  7. Deadheading
  8. Freight equalization