Publisher's Synopsis
With the world's growing demand for products and supplies, companies are increasingly looking to apply new technologies in the context of solutions combined with cost reductions in the logistics chain. However, new technologies are being developed and companies tend to reorganize themselves into two physical structures, thus seeking to improve their performance in a more secure way. Having control and performance and following administrative rules guarantee part of this. According to Balloou, "if you don't control, your plan will fail" is an old administrative refrain that simply affirms the need to include the control function in logistics management. Consumption of products and services, costs, service level requirements, legal restrictions, everything can change over time.
