Demystifying Logistics

Logistics is present in virtually everything we buy, produce, store, and transport. Yet understanding how all its processes connect can seem complex.Demystifying Logistics provides a clear, practical, and progressive introduction to the fundamentals, operations, and technologies that are part of modern logistics.Throughout the book, readers will discover how supply chains, logistics flows, warehousing, inventory management, material handling, picking, dispatch, costs, performance indicators, and logistics planning are interconnected.The journey also explores tools and concepts such as ERP, WMS, Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement, before moving on to current topics including artificial intelligence, automation, RFID, the Internet of Things (IoT), ESG, Industry 4.0, and digital twins.By connecting technical concepts with practical situations, the book helps readers understand logistics as an integrated system in which materials, information, people, technology, and decisions are all part of the same operation.It is especially suitable for students taking their first steps in logistics, professionals seeking to organize and expand their knowledge, entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to better understand the processes involved in their operations, and readers who want to build a broad foundation before exploring specific areas of logistics in greater depth.From fundamentals to modern logistics, this book provides a foundation for understanding how logistics works and continuing your learning journey.