ecologistics

In future, classic logistical targets will be supplemented by the target “safeguarding of resources”. In view of the close chaining of logistic processes, holistic and sustainable approaches are needed to achieve an optimum oriented economic and ecological general condition of logistic systems. This article introduces the need of new strategies in logistics and the relevance of new concepts to increasing the logistical performance.

Against the backdrop of increasing importance of ecological aspects within all company functions, logistics has to be repositioned to comply with upcoming ecological challenges. This article introduces the concept of ecologistics and its measures within all fields of corporate logistics. As an example distribution logistics is detailed in its effort to consider ecological relevant aspects within the planning and control and the configuration of logistical structures.