The relationship of logistics to supply chain management: developing a common industry definition
- 1 November 2001
- journal article
- Published by Emerald in Industrial Management & Data Systems
- Vol. 101 (8), 426-432
- https://doi.org/10.1108/02635570110406730
Abstract
Over the past few years there has been confusion and disagreement among general business practitioners and operations professionals concerning the terms “logistics” and “supply chain management”. Various formal definitions have been offered for both terms. In addition, the common usage of each term in industry varies. Business terms are often defined over time, by the common use or application of the term. Examines the historical definitions of both terms, looks at current practitioner views of the terms, and proposes a hierarchy for the relationship between logistics and supply chain management.Keywords
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