Article | REF: AG1322 V3

Managing International Logistics - Transport and Customs

Author: Jacques DUBOIN

Publication date: October 10, 2020

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2. Defining a logistical choice

As the supply chain is a major element of management and therefore of production costs, all logistics management must include :

  • defining the company's challenges and goals ;

  • naming the players ;

  • flow management ;

  • identifying the infrastructure needed to build the value chain;

  • an inventory of costs to get an overview of their amount and origin.

The study of flows is therefore an essential economic element.

2.1 Issues and purpose

The constant pressure of competition in today's markets calls for a fundamental rethinking of business flows....

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