Logistics is about developing and organising an efficient and effective process involving the storage and movement of goods. In a nutshell, it is the management of the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers. Effective logistics management recognizes that all activities of material movement are interdependent and require close coordination. Many people do not realise that inefficiencies in this process can lead to high hidden costs and stifle business operations.