logistikai

Logistikai is the Lithuanian term for logistics, the discipline and practice focused on planning, implementation, and control of the efficient movement and storage of goods, services, and information from origin to consumption. The aim is to meet customer requirements while optimizing costs, lead times, and quality.

Core activities include procurement, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, packaging, and customs compliance. It also covers demand forecasting, production planning, routing, and last-mile delivery. Reverse logistics and returns management are increasingly important. Logistics intersects with supply chain management, shaping how producers, distributors, retailers, and service providers collaborate to deliver value.

Technologies and methods: ERP, WMS, and TMS systems coordinate operations; RFID, GPS, IoT sensors enable real-time tracking; data analytics and optimization techniques improve routing, capacity planning, and inventory control. Trends include lean and just-in-time practices, cross-docking, automation in warehouses, e-commerce fulfillment, and a focus on sustainability and resilience against disruptions.

The field supports a wide range of industries, from manufacturing and retail to healthcare and public sector logistics. Education and research in logistikai explore optimization, risk management, and the environmental and social impacts of logistics networks.