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06.07.2020 01:35 •  Английский язык

Задать 5-7 вопросов по содержанию текста на английском языке. Today, efficient logistics and transportation system are important

prerequisites of the development of any economy. In modern competitive

environment, it is not enough to offer a product that meet customers’ requirements.

The way of its delivery is also very important. The art and science of delivering

goods with speed and precision can help businesses operate more efficiently, lower

costs and gain new customers.

Logistics has evolved throughout centuries to become an integral part of every

business. Logistics has been performed since the beginning of civilization. Raw

materials and finished products had always to be moved, though on a small scale.

Gradually, people began moving from rural to urban areas; the geographical distance

between the point of production and the point of consumption increased

considerably.

There was a time when companies used to develop a product range, plan their

distribution channels, schedule marketing campaigns and deliver the finished

product to their retailers themselves. However, since the early 1990’s logistics

operations have become much more complex. The global logistics market has grown

radically over the years.

The major benefits of efficient logistics operations can be summarized as

follows:

Cost savings by centralizing inventory management.

Faster order fulfilment by relying on a global transportation network.

Improved cash flow.

Flexibility to change distribution patterns for new products based on everchanging customer demands. The main customer groups (market segments) served

by the logistics industry are the following:

Parcel and documents express delivery services.

Freight by air, ocean, road or rail.

Warehousing and distribution.

Supply chain solutions. Logistics is one of the spheres, which still have

potential as far as improving performance is concerned. There are large unused

capacities in logistics processes in terms of costs reduction and quality of service.