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Logistic Operating Curves (LOC) qualitatively and quantitatively depict the interaction between logistic objectives in the form of curves.
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The company’s internal supply chain comprises the core processes: source, make, and deliver (Fig. 1, upper). Each of these core processes focuses on different logistic objectives. These objectives to some extent both contradict and complement one another. A field of tension is created between logistic performance and logistic costs (Fig. 1, middle). Finding an optimum within this field of conflict is impossible for companies. They have to position themselves in the field of tension between the logistic objectives. Among other uses, Logistic Operating Curves provide an excellent tool for accomplishing this (Fig. 1, lower).
Core processes, objectives, and exemplary Logistic Operating Curves
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Nyhuis, P. (2016). Logistic Curves. In: The International Academy for Produ, Laperrière, L., Reinhart, G. (eds) CIRP Encyclopedia of Production Engineering. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35950-7_7-3
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