Logistics refers to the activities of controlling, planning and organizing the transportation of goods and personnel, as well as the storage and distribution of materials involved in the production, distribution and sales process. In the globalized economic structure, logistics technology has become an important part of the entire production and circulation system. As a new type of distribution mechanism, it can make enterprises all over the world share the same market, reduce production cost and optimize economic benefits.
Logistics, as one of the basic components of modern industrial system, is of great significance to the whole social production development and economic activities. This is because modern logistics relies on the scientific management of production, circulation, storage and distribution, which can reduce the impact of production process to the surroundings, bring down production costs, and raise the efficiency of distribution.
In the circulation process, logistics is the most important link. In order to reduce the circulation cost of goods, logistics plays a very important role. The development of logistics not only reduces the overhead cost of enterprises, but also meets the needs of customers’ demanding time and cost. Flexible and reliable logistics services and transport functions are the important factors that help enterprises maintain their competitiveness in the market.
In every process of modern production, logistics plays an important role. First, through the transportation of goods, the circulation of resources and materials between the production stage and the market can be realized, which effectively reduces the cost of production and improves the efficiency of production. Second, logistics management provides accurate and timely information to ensure the safety and timely delivery of goods, which greatly improves the efficiency of circulation. Third, through the monitoring and tracking of goods, the whole process of circulation is under control.
Nowadays, logistics technology has become increasingly advanced. Through the effective combination of logistics management, transportation network and information system, more efficient and comprehensive services can be obtained. With the increasing popularity of the Internet, electronic commerce, logistics and ordering systems have become more and more perfect, providing customers with convenient and quick services. In fact, the development of logistics technology is closely related to the growth of economic and cultural development, and has become an important part of economic operation in our society.
