ABSTRACT

Logistic systems are systems of big dimensions that are geographically dispersed in space. eir complexity is caused by many factors, including interactions between decision-makers, drivers, workers and clients; vehicles, transportation and warehousing processes; communication systems and modern computer technologies, which are very complex. Logistics has been dened by the Council of Logistics Management as “... the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the ecient, eective ow and storage of goods, services, and related information from point of origin to point of consumption for the purpose of conforming to customer requirements.” is denition includes inbound, outbound, internal, and external movements, and return of materials for environmental purposes.