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4.4 - Manage logistics and warehousing

PCF ID: 10219 | Elements: 32 | Metrics Available: Y | Benchmarkable: 7

Definition

Administering and overseeing all activities related to logistics and warehousing. Outline and establish a strategy for the logistics function. Plan and administer the flow of inbound materials. Administer the operational activities of warehousing and outbound transportation. Manage reverse logistics including returns and exchanges.

Overview

This process group covers manage logistics and warehousing within the broader context of Deliver Physical Products.

Process Hierarchy

Processes

IDProcessPCF IDSub-elementsMetrics
4.4.1Provide logistics governance103387Y
4.4.2Plan and manage inbound material flow209368Y
4.4.3Operate warehousing103408Y
4.4.4Operate outbound transportation103414Y

4.4.1 - Provide logistics governance

PCF ID: 10338

Definition: Outlining the strategy for managing logistics. Translate customer requirements logistic requirements. Create an efficient logistic network and outsourcing portions of logistics activities. Design a logistics strategy that optimizes transportation costs and schedule. Define key performance indicators.

IDActivityPCF IDTasksMetrics
4.4.1.1Translate customer service requirements into logistics requirements103430N
4.4.1.2Design logistics network103440N
4.4.1.3Communicate outsourcing needs103450N
4.4.1.4Develop and maintain delivery service policy103460N
4.4.1.5Optimize transportation schedules and costs103470N
4.4.1.6Define key performance measures103480N
4.4.1.7Define reverse logistics strategy169050N
4.4.1.1 - Translate customer service requirements into logistics requirements

Definition: Determining the requirements for managing the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption by assessing the service requirements of the customers.

4.4.1.2 - Design logistics network

Definition: Developing a network for logistical activities. Create a network of entities through which materials and information flow, encompassing all related activities associated with the flow of transformation of products.

4.4.1.3 - Communicate outsourcing needs

Definition: Conveying outsourcing needs within the organization, with the objective of sourcing the assistance required. Define the portion of logistical activities that can be transferred to outside suppliers. Assess third-party agencies to carefully select the most appropriate agencies for outsourcing. Convey these needs to management or the appropriate authority.

4.4.1.4 - Develop and maintain delivery service policy

Definition: Establishing rules and regulations, as well as the terms and conditions regarding the delivery of service by the company. Develop a delivery plan that specifies what, how, when, and in which way to deliver services to the customer.

4.4.1.5 - Optimize transportation schedules and costs

Definition: Optimizing the schedule and costs of transportation services. Design a logistics strategy by strategically creating delivery routes and systems, which optimizes the overall transportation schedules and costs. Evaluate different transportation sources in order to select the most appropriate and cost-effective sources.

4.4.1.6 - Define key performance measures

Definition: Establishing measures for evaluating the performance of the logistics strategy of the organization. Establish key performance indicators, including the logistics performance index, delivery in full, and delivery on time.

4.4.1.7 - Define reverse logistics strategy

Definition: Establish a strategy that includes rules and regulations for the physical handling, information processing, and disposition of product and packaging returned by the buyer to the seller or an intermediary. Include return approval, transportation coordination, advance communication, product tracking, receipt, disposition of the return, and processing warranty claims in the strategy.

4.4.2 - Plan and manage inbound material flow

PCF ID: 20936

Definition: Creating and executing a strategy for all the internal activities related to the flow/transfer of inbound materials. This process includes planning inbound material receipts, managing inbound material flow, monitoring inbound delivery performance, managing the flow of returned products, controlling the quality of returned parts, and salvaging or repairing returned products.

IDActivityPCF IDTasksMetrics
4.4.2.1Plan inbound material receipts103490N
4.4.2.2Manage inbound material flow103500N
4.4.2.3Monitor inbound delivery performance103510N
4.4.2.4Manage flow of returned products103520N
4.4.2.5Control quality of returned parts127080N
4.4.2.6Salvage or repair returned products201092Y
4.4.2.1 - Plan inbound material receipts

Definition: Managing the receipts of inbound materials. Create a plan accounting for the materials procured from the source of supply and the materials delivered to the distribution center or the warehouse.

4.4.2.2 - Manage inbound material flow

Definition: Managing all the internal activities related to the flow/transfer of materials. Manage materials being delivered to distribution center or warehouse. Gauge the time taken for delivery and if the delivery process is on time.

4.4.2.3 - Monitor inbound delivery performance

Definition: Overseeing the performance of an inbound delivery system. Check the present delivery system's efficiency, cost effectiveness, and adherence to a delivery schedule.

4.4.2.4 - Manage flow of returned products

Definition: Tracking and taking care of the products that have been internally returned either because of their deficiency or in cases of incorrect delivery.

4.4.2.5 - Control quality of returned parts

Definition: Implement a checks and balances system to verify that returned parts meet acceptable quality standards to determine appropriate disposition activity.

4.4.2.6 - Salvage or repair returned products (2 tasks)

Definition: Determining if a returned product can be salvaged or repaired. Salvage or repair is dependent upon the product, the condition of the product, or the availability of a like item.

IDTaskPCF IDDefinition
4.4.2.6.1Perform salvage activities10366Executing activities for reinstating the returned products. Present the customer...
4.4.2.6.2Manage repair/refurbishment and return to customer...14195Administering the reinstatement of the returned product in order to return them ...

4.4.3 - Operate warehousing

PCF ID: 10340

Definition: Tracking the inventory deployment. Accept and store products. Ship the products. Measure the accuracy of the inventory. Assess the performance of the outsourced logistics activities.

IDActivityPCF IDTasksMetrics
4.4.3.1Track inventory deployment103530N
4.4.3.2Receive, inspect, and store inbound deliveries103540N
4.4.3.3Track product availability103550N
4.4.3.4Pick, pack, and ship product for delivery103560N
4.4.3.5Track inventory accuracy103570N
4.4.3.6Track third-party logistics storage and shipping performance103580N
4.4.3.7Manage physical finished goods inventory103590Y
4.4.3.8Manage warehouse transfers209570N
4.4.3.1 - Track inventory deployment

Definition: Tracking the logistical act of delivering or releasing an inventory item or entity to targeted end users. Track how much inventory has been deployed at all the distribution centers, individually.

4.4.3.2 - Receive, inspect, and store inbound deliveries

Definition: Coordinating the incoming inbound materials/products. Accept the delivery of these materials and the subsequent storage. Track them at the warehouse/distribution center.

4.4.3.3 - Track product availability

Definition: Keeping track of the availability of different materials/products at the warehouse and distribution centers.

4.4.3.4 - Pick, pack, and ship product for delivery

Definition: Packing and shipping the product to deliver to the customer. Take care of the internal and external packaging of the products in order to ensure safe transportation of the products from the warehouse to delivery locations. Notify the ERP system and/or Accounts Receivable Dept.

4.4.3.5 - Track inventory accuracy

Definition: Monitoring any discrepancies between electronic records that represent the inventory and the physical state of the inventory. Look for discrepancies such as phantom inventory, which includes products that an inventory accounting system considers to be available at the storage location but are not actually available.

4.4.3.6 - Track third-party logistics storage and shipping performance

Definition: Keeping a track on the storage and shipping performance of third-party agencies. Monitor logistics storage and shipping performance for third-party agencies. Use measures such as a logistics scoreboard, activity-based costing, economic value analysis, and balanced scorecards.

4.4.3.7 - Manage physical finished goods inventory

Definition: Administering the movement of the finished products that are processed by the organization through its warehouses. Track goods through the use of systems such as barcodes in order to monitor the volumes available, quantity of out-flowing goods, remaining shelf life of the product, etc.--ultimately, to best manage the warehouse capacity.

4.4.3.8 - Manage warehouse transfers

Definition: Shipping items from one warehouse to another in a multi-warehouse environment. A warehouse transfer is typically handled electronically in a system designed to replicate the physical processes involved with transferring items from one warehouse to another.

4.4.4 - Operate outbound transportation

PCF ID: 10341

Definition: Creating a plan that specifies the schedule and system for transportation and delivery of the outbound products, as well as tracking the performance of the carrier delivery system. Conduct vehicle management and processing of all carrier-related documents.

IDActivityPCF IDTasksMetrics
4.4.4.1Plan, transport, and deliver outbound product103600N
4.4.4.2Track carrier delivery performance103610N
4.4.4.3Manage transportation fleet103620N
4.4.4.4Process and audit carrier invoices and documents103630N
4.4.4.1 - Plan, transport, and deliver outbound product

Definition: Organizing the transportation and delivery of outbound products. Plan and organize the transportation, shipping, and delivery of the end products. Create a plan that specifies dispatch and delivery of the product to its destination, as well the transportation.

4.4.4.2 - Track carrier delivery performance

Definition: Monitoring delivery performance when carrying products from the warehouse/distribution centers to the retailers or end consumers. Create a performance metrics based on the key performance indicators.

4.4.4.3 - Manage transportation fleet

Definition: Taking care of a range of functions related to the means of transport used for delivering the end products. Manage vehicle financing, vehicle maintenance, vehicle telematics (tracking and diagnostics), driver management, speed management, fuel management, and health and safety management.

4.4.4.4 - Process and audit carrier invoices and documents

Definition: Organizing and inspecting all account statements and any other documentation for the carriers used in delivery. Create, manage, and inspect all documents related to the financial, regulatory, and administrative accounts of all the carriers/freights. Generate receipts for all freight transactions.

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Complete Element List with Definitions

All 32 elements
IDNameDefinition
4.4Manage logistics and warehousingAdministering and overseeing all activities related to logistics and warehousing. Outline and establ...
4.4.1Provide logistics governanceOutlining the strategy for managing logistics. Translate customer requirements logistic requirements...
4.4.1.1Translate customer service requirements ...Determining the requirements for managing the flow of things between the point of origin and the poi...
4.4.1.2Design logistics networkDeveloping a network for logistical activities. Create a network of entities through which materials...
4.4.1.3Communicate outsourcing needsConveying outsourcing needs within the organization, with the objective of sourcing the assistance r...
4.4.1.4Develop and maintain delivery service po...Establishing rules and regulations, as well as the terms and conditions regarding the delivery of se...
4.4.1.5Optimize transportation schedules and co...Optimizing the schedule and costs of transportation services. Design a logistics strategy by strateg...
4.4.1.6Define key performance measuresEstablishing measures for evaluating the performance of the logistics strategy of the organization. ...
4.4.1.7Define reverse logistics strategyEstablish a strategy that includes rules and regulations for the physical handling, information proc...
4.4.2Plan and manage inbound material flowCreating and executing a strategy for all the internal activities related to the flow/transfer of in...
4.4.2.1Plan inbound material receiptsManaging the receipts of inbound materials. Create a plan accounting for the materials procured from...
4.4.2.2Manage inbound material flowManaging all the internal activities related to the flow/transfer of materials. Manage materials bei...
4.4.2.3Monitor inbound delivery performanceOverseeing the performance of an inbound delivery system. Check the present delivery system's effici...
4.4.2.4Manage flow of returned productsTracking and taking care of the products that have been internally returned either because of their ...
4.4.2.5Control quality of returned partsImplement a checks and balances system to verify that returned parts meet acceptable quality standar...
4.4.2.6Salvage or repair returned productsDetermining if a returned product can be salvaged or repaired. Salvage or repair is dependent upon t...
4.4.2.6.1Perform salvage activitiesExecuting activities for reinstating the returned products. Present the customer with additional inc...
4.4.2.6.2Manage repair/refurbishment and return t...Administering the reinstatement of the returned product in order to return them back to customers. R...
4.4.3Operate warehousingTracking the inventory deployment. Accept and store products. Ship the products. Measure the accurac...
4.4.3.1Track inventory deploymentTracking the logistical act of delivering or releasing an inventory item or entity to targeted end u...
4.4.3.2Receive, inspect, and store inbound deli...Coordinating the incoming inbound materials/products. Accept the delivery of these materials and the...
4.4.3.3Track product availabilityKeeping track of the availability of different materials/products at the warehouse and distribution ...
4.4.3.4Pick, pack, and ship product for deliver...Packing and shipping the product to deliver to the customer. Take care of the internal and external ...
4.4.3.5Track inventory accuracyMonitoring any discrepancies between electronic records that represent the inventory and the physica...
4.4.3.6Track third-party logistics storage and ...Keeping a track on the storage and shipping performance of third-party agencies. Monitor logistics s...
4.4.3.7Manage physical finished goods inventoryAdministering the movement of the finished products that are processed by the organization through i...
4.4.3.8Manage warehouse transfersShipping items from one warehouse to another in a multi-warehouse environment. A warehouse transfer ...
4.4.4Operate outbound transportationCreating a plan that specifies the schedule and system for transportation and delivery of the outbou...
4.4.4.1Plan, transport, and deliver outbound pr...Organizing the transportation and delivery of outbound products. Plan and organize the transportatio...
4.4.4.2Track carrier delivery performanceMonitoring delivery performance when carrying products from the warehouse/distribution centers to th...
4.4.4.3Manage transportation fleetTaking care of a range of functions related to the means of transport used for delivering the end pr...
4.4.4.4Process and audit carrier invoices and d...Organizing and inspecting all account statements and any other documentation for the carriers used i...

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