Logistics refers to the whole process of planning, implementation and management of raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products or related information from the origin of commodities to the place of consumption of commodities through transportation, storage, distribution and other means to meet the needs of customers at the lowest cost and efficiency. Logistics is a system that controls raw materials, finished products, finished products and information. From the beginning of supply, through the transfer and ownership of various intermediate links, it reaches the physical movement in the hands of final consumers, so as to achieve the clear objectives of the organization. Modern logistics is not only the product of economic globalization, but also an important service industry to promote economic globalization. The world's modern logistics industry is growing steadily, and Europe, the United States and Japan have become important logistics bases worldwide.

Seven components: transportation, storage, packaging, handling, handling, processing, distribution and related logistics information of objects.

The specific contents include the following aspects: user service, demand forecasting, order processing, distribution, inventory control, transportation, warehouse management, layout and location of factories and warehouses, handling and loading, procurement, packaging, intelligence information.

1. Transportation

Logistics activities that use facilities and tools to move items from one point to another.

2. Inventory

Inventory control: logistics operation activities that control, classify and manage inventory quantity and structure.

3. Packaging

Packaging is the general name of containers, materials and accessories used according to certain technical aspects to protect products, facilitate storage and transportation, and promote sales in the process of circulation. It also refers to the operation activities of applying certain technical methods in the process of adopting containers, materials and auxiliary objects to achieve the above purpose.

4. Handling

Handling is a logistics operation that mainly moves items horizontally in the same place. Handling is an operation for the transportation and storage of products.

5. Circulation processing

Distribution processing is a general term for simple operations such as packaging, segmentation, measurement, sorting, marking, labeling, assembly, etc. in the process of goods from the place of production to the place of use.

6. Information management

Collect and process planning, forecasting, dynamic information related to logistics and information related to production, market, cost, etc., so that logistics activities can be carried out effectively and smoothly.