
Logistics can be defined as collaboration of different segments such as supply, material management and distribution. As per the council of logistics management logistics can be stated as process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements. Logistics is the management of things from the origin to the end consumer and involves activities such as material handling, packaging, transportation, inventory, security and warehousing.