57-470: [REDACTED] Look up mobility or mobile in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Mobility may refer to: Social sciences and humanities [ edit ] Economic mobility , ability of individuals or families to improve their economic status Geographic mobility , the measure of how populations and goods move over time Mobilities ,
114-526: A "Director of Operations" or a "Logistics Officer" working on similar problems. Furthermore, the term " supply chain management " originally referred to, among other issues, having an integrated vision of both production and logistics from point of origin to point of production. All these terms may suffer from semantic change as a side effect of advertising. Logistical activities can be divided into three main areas: order processing, inventory management, and freight transportation. Traditionally, order processing
171-453: A call for professionals called supply chain logisticians. In business, logistics may have either an internal focus (inbound logistics) or an external focus (outbound logistics), covering the flow and storage of materials from point of origin to point of consumption, a key factor in supply-chain management . The main functions of a qualified logistician include inventory management , purchasing , transportation, warehousing , consultation, and
228-668: A contemporary paradigm in the social sciences and humanities that explores the movement of people, ideas and things Individual mobility Hypermobility (travel) , the social aspects and environmental impacts of excessive travel Private transport , e.g., car-based Transport Sustainable transport , refers to the broad subject of transport that is or approaches being sustainable Active mobility (also known as soft mobility), based on non-motorized transportation methods Social mobility , movement of people between one social classes or economic levels Arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Mobility (chess) ,
285-471: A device designed to assist walking Mobilization , the act of assembling and making both troops and supplies ready for war Motility , a biological term which refers to the ability to move spontaneously and actively, consuming energy in the process Motion (physics) , a change in position of an object with respect to time and its reference point Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
342-471: A device designed to assist walking Mobilization , the act of assembling and making both troops and supplies ready for war Motility , a biological term which refers to the ability to move spontaneously and actively, consuming energy in the process Motion (physics) , a change in position of an object with respect to time and its reference point Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
399-442: A large number of goods to a user. Generally, there are three types of intermediaries, namely: agent/broker, wholesaler, and retailer. The nodes of a distribution network include: A logistic family is a set of products that share a common characteristic: weight and volumetric characteristics, physical storing needs (temperature, radiation, etc.), handling needs, order frequency, package size, etc. The following metrics may be used by
456-422: A medium Electron mobility , how quickly an electron can move through a metal or semiconductor Electrophoretic mobility , the velocity of a dispersed charged particle in electrophoresis Other uses [ edit ] Mobility (military) , the ability of military units or weapon systems to move to an objective Mobility Carsharing , car sharing cooperative of Switzerland Functional mobility, one of
513-422: A medium Electron mobility , how quickly an electron can move through a metal or semiconductor Electrophoretic mobility , the velocity of a dispersed charged particle in electrophoresis Other uses [ edit ] Mobility (military) , the ability of military units or weapon systems to move to an objective Mobility Carsharing , car sharing cooperative of Switzerland Functional mobility, one of
570-547: A relatively consistent consumption rate regardless of war or peace. Some classes of supply have a linear demand relationship: as more troops are added, more supply items are needed; or as more equipment is used, more fuel and ammunition are consumed. Other classes of supply must consider a third variable besides usage and quantity: time. As equipment ages, more and more repair parts are needed over time, even when usage and quantity stay consistent. By recording and analyzing these trends over time and applying them to future scenarios,
627-494: A significant need for logistics solutions and so have developed advanced implementations. Integrated logistics support (ILS) is a discipline used in military industries to ensure an easily supportable system with a robust customer service (logistic) concept at the lowest cost and in line with (often high) reliability, availability, maintainability, and other requirements, as defined for the project. In military logistics , Logistics Officers manage how and when to move resources to
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#1732775642450684-503: A single customer's demand to be fulfilled efficiently. Track and tracing , which is an essential part of production logistics due to product safety and reliability issues, is also gaining importance, especially in the automotive and medical industries. Construction logistics has been employed by civilizations for thousands of years as the various human civilizations tried to build the best possible works of construction for living and protection. Now, construction logistics has emerged as
741-484: A specialist provider. The term production logistics describes logistic processes within a value-adding system (ex, a factory or a mine). Production logistics aims to ensure that each machine and workstation receives the right product in the correct quantity and quality at the right time. The concern is with production, testing, transportation, storage, and supply. Production logistics can operate in existing as well as new plants. Since manufacturing in an existing plant
798-736: A stockpile of finished goods beforehand can reduce the frequency of transportation to and from the customers and cope with the randomness of customer demands. However, maintaining an inventory requires capital investment in finished goods and maintaining a warehouse. Storage and order picking occupy most of the warehouse maintenance cost. Freight transportation forms a vital part of logistics and allows access to broad markets as goods can be transported to hundreds or thousands of kilometers away. Freight transportation accounts for two-thirds of logistical costs and significantly impacts customer service. Transportation policies and warehouse management are closely intertwined. The rise of commercial transactions through
855-421: A vital part of construction. In the past few years, construction logistics has emerged as a different field of knowledge and study within supply chain management and logistics. The Seven R's is a popular concept used to enforce best practices in logistics management which consists of the following: In military science, maintaining one's supply lines while disrupting those of the enemy is a crucial—some would say
912-710: A warehouse. A distribution network would require several intermediaries to bring consumer or industrial goods from manufacturers to a user. Intermediaries would markup the costs of the products during distribution, but benefit users by providing lower transportation costs than the manufacturers. The number of intermediaries required for the distribution network depends upon the types of goods being distributed. For example, consumer goods such as cosmetics and handicrafts may not require any intermediaries as they can be sold door-to-door or can be obtained from local flea markets. For industrial goods such as raw materials and equipment, intermediaries are not needed because manufacturers can sell
969-416: Is a constantly changing process, machines are exchanged and new ones added, which allows for improving the production logistics system accordingly. Production logistics provides the means to achieve customer response and capital efficiency. Production logistics becomes more important with decreasing batch sizes. In many industries (e.g. mobile phones ), the short-term goal is a batch size of one, allowing even
1026-449: Is concerned with maintaining army supply lines with food, armaments, ammunition, and spare parts apart from the transportation of troops themselves. Meanwhile, civil logistics deals with acquiring, moving, and storing raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods. For organisations that provide garbage collection, mail deliveries, public utilities, and after-sales services, logistical problems must be addressed. Logistics deals with
1083-551: Is measured in the Logistics Performance Index . Distribution logistics has, as its main task, the delivery of the finished products to the customer. It consists of order processing, warehousing, and transportation. Distribution logistics is necessary because production time, place, and quantity differ with the time, place, and quantity of consumption. Disposal logistics has the main function of reducing logistics cost(s) and enhancing service(s) related to
1140-635: Is presumably the origin of the term logistic in logistic growth and related terms. Some sources give this instead as the source of logistics , either ignorant of Jomini's statement that it was derived from logis , or dubious and instead believing it was in fact of Greek origin, or influenced by the existing term of Greek origin. Jomini originally defined logistics as: ... l'art de bien ordonner les marches d'une armée, de bien combiner l'ordre des troupes dans les colonnes, les tems [temps] de leur départ, leur itinéraire, les moyens de communications nécessaires pour assurer leur arrivée à point nommé ... ...
1197-490: Is the part of supply chain management that deals with the efficient forward and reverse flow of goods, services, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption according to the needs of customers. Logistics management is a component that holds the supply chain together. The resources managed in logistics may include tangible goods such as materials, equipment, and supplies, as well as food and other consumable items. In military logistics , it
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#17327756424501254-568: The New Oxford American Dictionary defines logistics as "the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies", and the Oxford Dictionary on-line defines it as "the detailed organization and implementation of a complex operation". As such, logistics is commonly seen as a branch of engineering that creates "people systems" rather than "machine systems". According to
1311-550: The European Union , logistics costs were 8.8% to 11.5% of GDP as of 1993. Dedicated simulation software can model, analyze, visualize, and optimize logistics' complexity. Minimizing resource use is a common motivation in all logistics fields. A professional working in logistics management is called a logistician. The term logistics is attested in English from 1846, and is from French: logistique , where it
1368-871: The Romans during the Punic Wars and the success of the Anglo-Portuguese army in the Peninsula War was due to the effectiveness of Wellington's supply system, despite the numerical disadvantage. The defeat of the British in the American War of Independence and the defeat of the Axis in the African theater of World War II are attributed by some scholars to logistical failures. Militaries have
1425-473: The US Armed Forces can accurately supply troops with the items necessary at the precise moment they are needed. History has shown that good logistical planning creates a lean and efficient fighting force. The lack thereof can lead to a clunky, slow, and ill-equipped force with too much or too little supply. One definition of business logistics speaks of "having the right item in the right quantity at
1482-421: The basic activities of daily living (ADL) in the fields of health care and rehabilitation E-mobility known as electric vehicle (EV) See also [ edit ] Flexibility (anatomy) , a.k.a. limberness, the range of movement in a joint or series of joints Logistics , the management of the flow of resources between points to meet some requirements Mobile (disambiguation) Mobility aid ,
1539-421: The basic activities of daily living (ADL) in the fields of health care and rehabilitation E-mobility known as electric vehicle (EV) See also [ edit ] Flexibility (anatomy) , a.k.a. limberness, the range of movement in a joint or series of joints Logistics , the management of the flow of resources between points to meet some requirements Mobile (disambiguation) Mobility aid ,
1596-651: The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (previously the Council of Logistics Management), logistics is the process of planning, implementing and controlling procedures for the efficient and effective transportation and storage of goods including services and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements and includes inbound, outbound, internal and external movements. Academics and practitioners traditionally refer to
1653-460: The ability of a chess piece to move around the board and chess game "Mobility" (song) , a 1990 song by Moby Mobility (video game) , a 2001 computer game Computing and telecommunications [ edit ] Mobile computing , human–computer interaction by which a computer is expected to be transported during normal usage Mobility model , model of the motion of users of mobile phones and wireless ad hoc networks Personal mobility ,
1710-460: The ability of a chess piece to move around the board and chess game "Mobility" (song) , a 1990 song by Moby Mobility (video game) , a 2001 computer game Computing and telecommunications [ edit ] Mobile computing , human–computer interaction by which a computer is expected to be transported during normal usage Mobility model , model of the motion of users of mobile phones and wireless ad hoc networks Personal mobility ,
1767-483: The ability of telecommunication user to access services on the basis of a personal identifier Education [ edit ] Academic mobility , students and teachers in higher education studying or teaching elsewhere for a limited time Apprentices mobility , students and teachers in vocational education, or training studying or teaching elsewhere for a limited time Physics [ edit ] Electrical mobility , ability of charged particles to move through
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1824-483: The ability of telecommunication user to access services on the basis of a personal identifier Education [ edit ] Academic mobility , students and teachers in higher education studying or teaching elsewhere for a limited time Apprentices mobility , students and teachers in vocational education, or training studying or teaching elsewhere for a limited time Physics [ edit ] Electrical mobility , ability of charged particles to move through
1881-421: The art of well-ordering the functionings of an army, of well combining the order of troops in columns, the times of their departure, their itinerary, the means of communication necessary to assure their arrival at a named point ... The Oxford English Dictionary defines logistics as "the branch of military science relating to procuring, maintaining and transporting material, personnel and facilities". However,
1938-514: The company's autonomy, or minimizing procurement costs while maximizing security within the supply process. Advance logistics consists of the activities required to set up or establish a plan for logistics activities to occur. Global logistics is technically the process of managing the "flow" of goods through a supply chain from its place of production to other parts of the world. This often requires an intermodal transport system via ocean, air, rail, and truck. The effectiveness of global logistics
1995-466: The disposal of waste produced during a business's operation. Reverse logistics denotes all those reusing products and materials operations. The reverse logistics process includes the management and the sale of surpluses, as well as products being returned to vendors from buyers. It is "the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost-effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods, and related information from
2052-507: The event of an emergency. The reason for enlisting emergency logistics services could be a production delay or anticipated production delay, or an urgent need for specialized equipment to prevent events such as aircraft being grounded (also known as " aircraft on ground "—AOG), ships being delayed, or telecommunications failure. Humanitarian logistics involves governments, the military, aid agencies , donors, non-governmental organizations, and emergency logistics services are typically sourced from
2109-493: The forward and reverse flows. This can be achieved through intermodal freight transport , path optimization, vehicle saturation, and city logistics . RAM logistics (see also Logistic engineering ) combines both business logistics and military logistics since it concerns highly complicated technological systems for which reliability , availability and maintainability are essential, e.g., weapon system and military supercomputers. Asset control logistics : companies in
2166-422: The 💕 [REDACTED] Look up mobility or mobile in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Mobility may refer to: Social sciences and humanities [ edit ] Economic mobility , ability of individuals or families to improve their economic status Geographic mobility , the measure of how populations and goods move over time Mobilities , a contemporary paradigm in
2223-739: The inbound movement of materials, parts, or unfinished inventory from suppliers to manufacturing or assembly plants, warehouses, or retail stores. Outbound logistics is the process related to the storage and movement of the final product. The related information flows from the end of the production line to the end user. Given the services performed by logisticians, the main fields of logistics can be broken down as follows: Procurement logistics consists of market research , requirements planning, make-or-buy decisions, supplier management, ordering, and order control. The targets in procurement logistics might be contradictory: maximizing efficiency by concentrating on core competencies, outsourcing while maintaining
2280-444: The internet gives rise to the need for "e-logistics". Compared to traditional logistics, e-logistics handles parcels valued at less than a hundred US dollars to customers scattered at various destinations worldwide. In e-logistics, customers' demands come in waves when compared to traditional logistics, where the demand is consistent. Inbound logistics is one of the primary logistics processes concentrating on purchasing and arranging
2337-521: The most crucial—element of military strategy , since an armed force without resources and transportation is defenseless. The historical leaders Hannibal , Alexander the Great , and the Duke of Wellington are considered to have been logistical geniuses: Alexander's expedition benefited considerably from his meticulous attention to the provisioning of his army, Hannibal is credited to have "taught logistics" to
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2394-579: The movements of materials or products from one facility to another; it does not include material flow within the production or assembly plants, such as production planning or single-machine scheduling . Logistics occupies a significant amount of the operational cost of an organisation or country. Logistical costs of organizations in the United States incurred about 11% of the United States national gross domestic product (GDP) as of 1997. In
2451-702: The officers of the general staff were named: marshall of lodgings, major-general of lodgings; from there came the term of logistics [ logistique ], which we employ to designate those who are in charge of the functioning of an army. The term is credited to Jomini, and the term and its etymology criticized by Georges de Chambray in 1832, writing: Logistique : Ce mot me paraît être tout-à-fait nouveau, car je ne l'avais encore vu nulle part dans la littérature militaire. … il paraît le faire dériver du mot logis , étymologie singulière … Logistic : This word appears to me to be completely new, as I have not yet seen it anywhere in military literature. … he appears to derive it from
2508-426: The organizing and planning of these activities. Logisticians combine professional knowledge of each of these functions to coordinate resources in an organization. There are two fundamentally different forms of logistics: one optimizes a steady flow of material through a network of transport links and storage nodes, while the other coordinates a sequence of resources to carry out some project , such as restructuring
2565-585: The places they are needed. Supply chain management in military logistics often deals with a number of variables in predicting cost, deterioration, consumption , and future demand. The United States Armed Forces ' categorical supply classification was developed in such a way that categories of supply with similar consumption variables are grouped together for planning purposes. For instance, peacetime consumption of ammunition and fuel will be considerably lower than wartime consumption of these items, whereas other classes of supply such as subsistence and clothing have
2622-409: The point of consumption to the point of origin to recapture value or proper disposal." More precisely, reverse logistics moves goods from their typical final destination to capture value or proper disposal. The opposite of reverse logistics is forward logistics . ' Green logistics describes all attempts to measure and minimize the ecological impact of logistics activities, including all activities of
2679-429: The products made by a factory are ready for consumption they still need to be moved along the distribution network according to some logic, and the distribution center aggregates and processes orders coming from different areas of the territory. That being said, from a modeling perspective, there are similarities between operations management and logistics, and companies sometimes use hybrid professionals, with for example
2736-476: The retail channels, both organized retailers and suppliers, often deploy assets required for the display, preservation, and promotion of their products. Some examples are refrigerators, stands, display monitors, seasonal equipment, poster stands & frames. Emergency logistics (or humanitarian logistics ) is a term used by the logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing industries to denote specific time-critical modes of transport used to move goods rapidly in
2793-473: The right time at the right place for the right price in the right condition to the right customer". Business logistics incorporates all industry sectors and aims to manage the fruition of project life cycles , supply chains , and resultant efficiencies. The term business logistics has evolved since the 1960s due to the increasing complexity of supplying businesses with materials and shipping out products in an increasingly globalized supply chain, leading to
2850-641: The social sciences and humanities that explores the movement of people, ideas and things Individual mobility Hypermobility (travel) , the social aspects and environmental impacts of excessive travel Private transport , e.g., car-based Transport Sustainable transport , refers to the broad subject of transport that is or approaches being sustainable Active mobility (also known as soft mobility), based on non-motorized transportation methods Social mobility , movement of people between one social classes or economic levels Arts, entertainment, and media [ edit ] Mobility (chess) ,
2907-415: The terms French : maréchal des logis , lit. 'marshall of lodgings' and French : major-général des logis , lit. 'major-general of lodging': Autrefois les officiers de l’état-major se nommaient: maréchal des logis, major-général des logis; de là est venu le terme de logistique, qu’on emploie pour désigner ce qui se rapporte aux marches d’une armée. Formerly
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#17327756424502964-408: The terms operations or production management when referring to physical transformations taking place in a single business location (factory, restaurant or even bank clerking) and reserve the term logistics for activities related to distribution, that is, moving products on the territory. Managing a distribution center is seen, therefore, as pertaining to the realm of logistics since, while in theory,
3021-458: The title Mobility . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mobility&oldid=1113056845 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages mobility From Misplaced Pages,
3078-453: The title Mobility . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mobility&oldid=1113056845 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Logistics Logistics
3135-479: The word lodgings [ logis ], a peculiar etymology … Chambray also notes that the term logistique was present in the Dictionnaire de l'Académie française as a synonym for algebra . The French word: logistique is a homonym of the existing mathematical term, from Ancient Greek : λογῐστῐκός , romanized : logistikós , a traditional division of Greek mathematics ; the mathematical term
3192-411: Was a time-consuming activity that could take up to 70% of the order-cycle time. However, with new technologies such as bar code scanning, computers, and network connection, customer orders can quickly reach the seller in no time, and the availability of stocks can be checked in real time. The purpose of having an inventory is to reduce the overall logistical cost while improving service to customers. Having
3249-466: Was either coined or popularized by Swiss military officer and writer Antoine-Henri Jomini , who defined it in his Summary of the Art of War ( Précis de l'Art de la Guerre ). The term appears in the 1830 edition, then titled Analytic Table ( Tableau Analytique ), and Jomini explains that it is derived from French : logis , lit. 'lodgings' (cognate to English lodge ), in
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