Third-Party Logistics System Based on Lean Logistics

Abstract:

Currently the development of third-party logistics enterprises in China is facing opportunities and challenges, and urgently needs new management model. This paper discusses the third-party logistics system based on lean logistics from four aspects: lean-agile distribution, value stream analysis, the SLP and information platform construction. This study establishing a new management model provides innovative ideas and methods to third-party logistics enterprises to effectively promote the transformation and upgrading of the third-party logistics business models.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 765-767)
• Pages: 3241-3244
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.765-767.3241
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Wei Wei Han
• Keywords: Lean Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Value Stream

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