Question: What is the difference between warehouses and distribution centers? Many discussions of supply chains use the terms logistics and supply chains interchangeably. Is this accurate

  1. What is the difference between warehouses and distribution centers?
  2. Many discussions of supply chains use the terms logistics and supply chains interchangeably. Is this accurate or are the two different? If they are different, how do they differ?
  3. Logistics was derived from the Military as a concept. In todays supply chain, what function is closely associated with the military logistics concept of moving supplies and personnel?

4. What is the mode of transportation most common for International shipping? What impact does this have on the supply chain?

5. What is the role of bar codes in todays supply chains? What does an RFID tag provide supply chains that a bar code does not? If no improvement or advantage, why would you use an RFID tag?

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