Die wiskundige grondslag van die bedryfslogistiek as studiegebied
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2006
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Abstract
This article describes the meaning of the word logistics, outlines its mathematical basis and explains the meaning thereof as a contemporary field of study. The concept of logistics management is described in a business context and the strategic, tactical and operational tiers thereof are identified. The relationship that exists between systems analysis and logistics management is indicated. The role and essence of operations research in logistics decision- making are described. The most pertinent operations research topics in the field of logistics as well as the mathematical competencies a logistician should possess, are identified.
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The original publication is available at http://www.satnt.ac.za
CITATION: Pienaar, W. J. 2006. Die wiskundige grondslag van die bedryfslogistiek as studiegebied. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie, 25(2):a151, doi:10.4102/satnt.v25i2.151.
CITATION: Pienaar, W. J. 2006. Die wiskundige grondslag van die bedryfslogistiek as studiegebied. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie, 25(2):a151, doi:10.4102/satnt.v25i2.151.
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Business logistics, Business logistics -- Mathematical aspects
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Pienaar, W.J. 2006. Die wiskundige grondslag van die bedryfslogistiek as studiegebied. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie, 25(2):111-123, doi:10.4102/satnt.v25i2.151.