TITLE

Logistics--what does it really mean?

AUTHOR(S)
Oakden, Roger
PUB. DATE
April 1995
SOURCE
Asian Business Review;Apr95, p56
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Explains the meaning and scope of logistics in the transport industry. Planning for which products to sell; Updating of warehouse inventory; Role of the factory manager.
ACCESSION #
9509114074

Tags: LOGISTICS

 

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