Logistics is sometimes understood as a set of complex operational processes. From origin to destination, from the factory to final customer, there are an amount of suppliers and different types of transport are involved. Additionally, there are still vast information systems, locations scattered around the world, with different laws and restrictions, time zones and other external factors that can drastically impact supply chain flow overnight.
With the market evolution and other external influences the concept of logistics has been acquiring other meanings. If a few years ago this concept encompassed only goods transporting and warehousing, over time logistics processes have undergone changes that have driven the advancement of a new model: INTEGRATED LOGISTICS.
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Integrated Logistics …
Consists of the integration of all processes and operations in the logistics chain from the origin of a product to its delivery to the final costumer.
This enables greater control over all processes, more accurate information, and more efficient scheduling of the logistics process.
The ability to collect, organize, analyze and store data, in real time, allows the company to be prepared for seasonal fluctuations, understand customer behavior and make strategic decisions geared to their needs
In other words, Integrated Logistics requires:
• Partnership: Identify customers’ needs.
• Infrastructures: Ensure the necessary resources.
• Transportation: By road, ocean and air.
• Warehousing: Handling, warehouse and stock management.
• Technology: Manage warehouse features and resources.
• Digitization: 360º visibility through real-time data mapping.
• Expertise: Pro-active and efficient, customer-oriented support.
But after all, what are the principals?
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Sales opportunities maximization.
• Traceability throughout the supply chain.
• Reduction of operating costs.
• Increased profitability.
• Results monitoring.
• Management optimization.
Flexibility
Digital Skills
Resilience
For us these are the keywords for an agile and efficient Integrated Logistics model. This is the reason why we ensure uninterrupted analysis and monitoring throughout all the critical points of your supply chain.
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Sources:
Maersk. (2022). What is truly integrated logistics?. Consultado a 24 de abril de 2023, em: https://www.maersk.com/insights/integrated-logistics/benefits-of-integrated-logistics?utm_source=salesforce_mc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=M_5E65E328CC50F_63FC39DC8689D&utm_term=M_5E65E328CC50F_63FC39DC8689D+Read_how_Mod3_CTA_Web_Other_NoVertical_Email_Body&utm_content=C3F204E1923F34D72DC37669D29E8EAFA5DC44251611A3181414225B6D5B8558&utm_id=111344&sfmc_id=218020888
Mais Polímeros. (2019). Logística Integrada: o que é, sua aplicação e benefícios. Consultado a 24 de abril de 2023, em: https://maispolimeros.com.br/2019/09/19/logistica-integrada-o-que-e-sua-aplicacao-e-beneficios/
Benner. (2023). Logística integrada: o que é e quais são as suas vantagens?. Consultado a 24 de abril de 2023, em: https://www.benner.com.br/logistica-integrada/
