Question: The CEO expects you to be providing a number of various logistics reports and recommendations to her. She has asked you to prepare a chart on 1-2 pages of frequently used logistics techniques. To demonstrate your understanding of the breadth and depth of the logistics function, research the following terms, and for each of the 8 terms, complete the following:
- Provide a definition, in your own terms, of frequently used logistics techniques.
- Give an example of a real company or industry that uses this logistics technique.
- What would the pros and cons be of using each technique listed below?
1.Distribution center
2.Public warehouse
3.Third-party logistics
4.Common carrier
5.Dedicated private fleet
6.Backhauls
7.Deadheading
8.Freight equalization
Provide citations and references to support your information.