Key Differences and Common Aspects of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Abstract

Supply chain management and logistics are two concepts between which there may be differences and common aspects. The purpose of this article is to describe the two concepts as well as a comparison between the common aspects and the differences between them. The term logistics is an older term and on the other hand the term of supply chain management refers to several processes. Logistics is an activity in supply chain management. There are many differences between them, but also many common aspects but both are inseparable. Therefore, they do not contradict each other, but complement each other. Supply chain management helps logistics to stay in touch with the transport, warehousing and distribution team.