Aufgaben der Logistik
Also: Logistikaufgaben, Aufgaben Logistik, Logistische Aufgaben, Logistikfunktionen, Aufgaben der Supply-Chain-Logistik
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The tasks of logistics encompass the planning, control, and execution of all goods, information, and value flows along the supply chain. These typically include procurement, warehousing, transportation, distribution, and disposal.
Key facts
- The core tasks of logistics encompass procurement, warehousing, transportation, distribution, and disposal.
- Logistics manages not only physical goods flows, but also the associated information and data flows.
- A clear division of tasks between internal logistics functions and external service providers is critical for efficiency and delivery capability.
- The measurability of logistics performance – for example through KPIs such as delivery rate, inventory levels, or transportation costs – is a central management tool.
- Digital systems such as WMS, TMS, and ERP support task fulfillment in modern intralogistics.
What are the tasks of logistics?
Logistics has the task of providing the right goods at the right time, in the right place, in the right quantity, quality, and at the right cost. This so-called "7-R principle"
Related terms
- 3PL
3PL (Third Party Logistics) refers to the outsourcing of operational logistics processes – such as warehousing, order picking, or transportation – to an external service provider. The company retains strategic responsibility, while the 3PL vendor handles operational execution.
- 4PL - Fourth Party Logistics
4PL (Fourth Party Logistics) refers to a logistics model in which an external partner coordinates the entire supply chain and manages multiple 3PL providers and carriers without performing any physical transport or warehousing services itself.
- ABC-Analyse
ABC analysis is a method for classifying items, vendors, or processes into three priority classes (A, B, C) based on their economic significance. It forms the basis for differentiated decision-making in warehousing, inventory management, and procurement.
- Absatzlogistik
Distribution logistics encompasses all logistical processes that ensure the flow of goods from the company to the end customer. It includes warehousing, transportation, order fulfillment, and service level management in the outbound area.
- Absatzplanung
Sales planning refers to the systematic forecasting of future sales volumes for defined products, regions, or channels. It forms the foundation for all downstream planning processes in production, procurement, and logistics.
- Cross-Docking
Cross-docking is a logistics method in which goods are transferred directly from inbound to outbound transport at a transshipment point, without going through conventional put-away and storage.
- Cross-Docking
Cross-docking refers to a goods handling process in which items are transferred directly from inbound receiving to outbound shipping without interim storage. The goal is to reduce throughput times and avoid warehousing costs.
- Kommissionierung
Order picking is the process of assembling individual items from warehouse stock to fulfill a specific customer order — the most labor-intensive step in the warehouse.
- Palette
A pallet is a standardized load carrier made of wood, plastic, or metal that consolidates goods so that forklifts and conveyor systems can move them as a single unit.