Which of the following includes managing the movement of raw materials and parts from their sources to production sites; managing the movement of materials, semi-finished, and finished products within and among plants, warehouses, and distribution centers; and the planning and coordinating of the physical distribution of finished goods to intermediaries and final buyers?

a. intermodal transportation
b. contract logistics
c. logistics
d. materials handling

Explanation: management of the movement of raw materials and parts from their sources to production sites; the movement of materials, semi-finished, and finished products within and among plants, warehouses, and distribution centers; planning and coordinating of the physical distribution of finished goods to intermediaries and final buyers are all contained in logistics.

Logistics is a part of operations and is defined as the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, effective flow and storage of raw materials, goods (finished, semi-finished etc), services and related information from their point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of satisfying customer requirements.

Tundexi Tundexi · Answer 2 · 2021-12-17T10:09:39+01:00

The logistics department is responsible for managing the movement of raw materials from their sources to production sites and other stated functions.

Logistics refers to the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the flow and storage of raw materials, goods and services.

The logistics department is responsible for

managing the movement of raw materials and parts from their sources to production sites.
managing the movement of materials, semi-finished, and finished products within and among plants, warehouses, and distribution centers.
planning and coordinating of the physical distribution of finished goods to intermediaries and final buyers.

Hence, the Option C is correct.