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What is logistics? Introduce the functions and types of logistics

Logistics refers to the process by which general enterprises deliver products to consumers (customers). Items required for delivery to consumers , such as product storage and packaging, and simple product transportation, are included in the logistics process here. Logistics, like "commercial distribution" and "gold distribution", is one of the components of the distribution. Logistics centralized management of this kind of logistics. Through centralized management of logistics, a fast and waste-free logistics process is realized and the entire logistics is optimized. This time, we will introduce the importance of logistics. Logistics refers to the "movement of goods" by which products reach consumers. "Cargo flow" includes six functions: transportation, warehousing, cargo handling, packaging, circulation processing, and information processing. By linking these six functions, we can deliver products to consumers. From the consumer's point of v...

Key points when using Excel to manage inventory

Risks faced by inventory management in Excel (1) Not suitable for large-volume or complex inventory management ①Data loss risk ② Input error ③ Difficult to update in real time ④ Dual registration For example, inventory management in Excel is very risky, and inventory may not be reflected in real time. Key points when using Excel to manage inventory If you accept the above risks and manage your inventory in Excel, please keep the following points in mind. (1) Establish operation rules such as data storage location and backup Let's manage the storage location in a folder to prevent deletion etc. If you have a lot of Excel on your desktop, it may cause you to delete it accidentally. This also makes it difficult to understand which is the inventory management table. In addition, if you create a backup file before opening the file, even if you delete it, you can restore it to the state before opening it, so you can avoid risks. (2) Use checklist How about creating a checklist for each p...

Outsourcing to solve the problem of one month delay in launching new products

Why do ordinary packaging companies look for outsourcing companies? The reason is simple. Although the delivery is normal, when the order volume increases, the internal transportation system cannot keep up with the order volume.  The easiest thing to happen is to deliver the wrong goods. After shipping 100 items, 1 item has an error. The reason is that the service quality of each staff is different. When orders increase and delivery is busy, page creators are also busy packaging business. But this is the problem. Ordinary manufacturing companies are not very good at making rules. When someone other than a full-time employee enters the packaging business, errors may occur. However, the specialty of ordinary companies is not packaging. Therefore, it is best to leave the logistics including packaging to professionals. The biggest problem is the delay in launching new products on the page. The current page maker can turn about 10 products a week. In the company, we have 30 to 40 new pr...

What is commercial distribution? |What is the position in distribution and the difference from distribution?

Commercial distribution is a type of distribution, also known as commercial distribution/transaction distribution, which mainly refers to the circulation of transactions. Commercial distribution can also be said to be a sales transaction or the transfer of ownership of goods. Although commodity circulation and logistics are different words, they are closely related in circulation. By understanding the relationship between commodity circulation and logistics in economic activities, we can exchange products with customers and purchase with business partners. I think you can understand the flow. This time, I will explain the importance of this kind of commercial distribution and why this kind of commercial distribution is also necessary for logistics. Commercial distribution refers to commercial transaction activities such as sales transactions. Also called commercial distribution/transactional distribution. Commercial transaction activities are divided into three categories: "logist...

Warehouse Management|How to make packaging racks to increase productivity?

Packing is a task that needs to be completed dozens or hundreds of times a day. Packing station too The backbone of the distribution center. Logistics Outsourcing (3PL) Sekitsu has also discovered such packaging racks and is working on them. Improve. This alone adds an hour of productivity, thereby reducing the working hours of a total of 6 people a day in a certain location. Small improvements accumulated can bring huge profits. Why don't you look at the scene from the worker's point of view? In addition, the fastest way to discover this awareness is to visit a distribution site that actually increases productivity. The improvement of the packaging racks at the delivery site is often very different when stacked, so Please try it!

What is the advantages of the Gate Assort System?

  DAS (Digital Assortment System) Three advantages: "improving productivity", "reducing personnel", and "preventing sorting errors". -Increase productivity By using DAS to improve productivity, in the prior art, the task of finding the input location of the goods while checking the sorting list, just putting the flashing instructions on the front of the goods for a few minutes has become an added simple task. Therefore, work efficiency is improved, and productivity is also improved. ・Reduce staff If one person is reading the list and the other is organizing, then DAS will support the product and input location, so the list needs to be read. This number of personnel can be reduced. In addition, DAS sorts by scanning barcodes on handheld terminals, so even novices can pass The simple lecture started working immediately. ·Reduce errors Display the sorting and leak-proof instruction number on the digital display device, so that the product can be sorted accord...

What are the characteristics of RFID?

RFID is the abbreviation of Radio Frequency Identification and is a non-contact scanning system. You can attach an "RF tag" that stores electronic information to the product, and use a dedicated reading device to read the electronic information instead of bar codes. RFID is a system that can use radio waves to store and output information. RFID is not only used for logistics, but also for electronic IDs and electronic money that you use every day. Recently, it is also used in clothing stores. The following are the characteristics of RFID: 1. Multiple tags can be read at the same time Usually, when reading the barcode of a product, you need to read the products one by one. Time-consuming. RFID does not need to scan the product barcodes one by one and only needs to hold a dedicated scanner to read the tags at one time. 2. It can be read from a long distance Normally, every time a product is read, it takes time and effort to use a stepladder placed in a higher position or lower ...

The types and operations of distribution warehouses are explained in an easy-to-understand manner

 What is a distribution warehouse? The distribution warehouse is to carry out the goods in the process from the producer to the consumer. Facilities for sorting and delivery. The main service of a distribution warehouse is not only the storage of goods but also includes warehousing, shelving, warehousing, distribution processing, warehousing, etc. In the past, we stored and managed our own products and shipped them ourselves, but if we had a warehouse, we would incur facility maintenance costs, utility bills, labor costs, etc. In addition, the security cost of protecting products from theft is a heavy burden. Therefore, the distribution warehouse company can undertake such a series of tasks, equip it with a system, and provide fast and accurate work, thereby reducing the burden of time and money. The distribution warehouse is not only for storing and storing products but also responsible for the correct and safe delivery of the stored products to customers. The main business is a...

What is the logistics robot market? | Views and introductions about future development

The logistics robot market is currently undergoing earth-shaking changes. With the help of logistics robots, the logistics market, suffering from labor shortages, is moving towards higher efficiency. The purpose of bringing logistics robots to the market is to use robots to make work easier. In actual operation, not only the manpower is insufficient, but also the sufficient inventory of parts cannot be guaranteed. In the future, the logistics market will be transformed into a brand new logistics site with the help of logistics robots. This time, I will explain such a logistics robot market. A logistics robot is a robot that automatically performs tasks such as transportation, warehousing, cargo handling, packaging, and distribution processing. Logistics robots are machines that automatically perform work, which can improve on-site work efficiency. Logistics robots that play an active role in various situations are in great demand at the logistics site.