Six golden rules of logistics

Logistics managers, also called supply chain managers, direct the flow of raw materials, manufactured products and other goods from place to place. Logistics managers ensure that the right product is delivered at the right place, at the right time, at the right cost, to the right customer, in the right quantity and condition.

The best logisticians strive to meet all transportation logistics needs. Their goal is to provide qualitative freight service at a fair price. It is very important to avoid any damage, deterioration, loss and shortage of cargo. It is also necessary to prevent pollution and contamination of the rolling stock, the railway line and the environment.

Prospective logistics and supply chain managers have to acquire skills and knowledge needed for the job through work experience; they must learn business skills and the details of the supply process.

Logisticians and supply chain managers have to possess some industry-specific experience related to the products or goods they would be working with, since some industries are highly technical.

3. Complete the sentences:

1. Logistics managers direct the flow of …...

2. Their goal is to provide …..

3. It is very important to avoid …...

4. It is also necessary to prevent …...

5. Prospective logistics and supply chain managers have to …...

6. They must learn …….

7. Logisticians and supply chain managers have to possess …...

Learn six golden rules of Logistics.

Logistics managers ensure that the right product is delivered at the right place, at the right time, at the right cost, to the right customer, in the right quantity and condition.

5. Answer the questions to the text:

1. What do supply chain managers direct?

2. What are six golden rules of logistics?

3. What is the goal of the best logisticians?

4. Is it very important to avoid any damage, deterioration, loss and shortage of cargo?

5. It is necessary to prevent pollution and contamination of the rolling stock, the railway line and the environment, isn’t it?

6. How do supply chain managers have to acquire skills and knowledge needed for the job?

7. What must they learn?

8. Why must they possess some industry-specific experience related to the products or goods they would be working with?

6. Retell the text “Six Golden Rules of Logistics”

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