Logistics management is defined as the art and science of transporting, producing, and distributing materials in the proper quantity at the proper location. The most popular concept in this topic is called the "Seven R's" and consists of the right product, quantity, condition, place, time, customer, and price. Integrated approaches are necessary to the supply chain of any transportation operation. Transportation is one aspect in the form of air, water, road travel, etc. Another approach is warehousing and storage of contents in respective areas. Third and fourth parties are also another approach that take part in the supply chain. For example, UPS (third party) may take on the role of transporting through road and air. An example of a fourth party can pinned on the shipment of specialty parts for cars or bicycles. These industries act as general contractors and may hire a general manager to oversee the entire process on these items.
Logistics management is related to our class content the general importance of having adequate location and space for operations to take place efficiently. We discussed in class the the conflict between the interests of altering two gateways to and from the Tallahassee airport. To do this, representatives of our school and local businesses looked at the logistics of increasing the the use of our regional airport and renovating two roads that connect Innovation Park, FSU, and FAMU. Their view is that having more attractive roads to the colleges will bring in new industry and give people a more positive first impression of Tallahassee.
