"Logistics management is that part of supply chain
management that plans, implements, and controls the
efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of
goods, services, and related information between the point
of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet
customers' requirements.
• Logistics management activities typically include inbound
and outbound transportation management, fleet
management, warehousing, materials handling, order
fulfillment, logistics network design, inventory management,
supply/demand planning, and management of third party
logistics services providers