Introduction to Logistics/Supply Chain Management

Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

The CEO expects you to be providing a number of various logistics reports and recommendations to her. She has asked you to prepare a chart on 1–2 pages of frequently used logistics techniques. To demonstrate your understanding of the breadth and depth of the logistics function, research the following terms, and for each of the 8 terms, complete the following:

• Provide a definition, in your own terms, of frequently used logistics techniques.
• Give an example of a real company or industry that uses this logistics technique.
• What would the pros and cons be of using each technique listed below?
  1. Distribution center
  2. Public warehouse
  3. Third-party logistics
  4. Common carrier
  5. Dedicated private fleet
  6. Backhauls
  7. Deadheading
  8. Freight equalization

Provide citations and references to support your information.