What aspect of supply chain management does "logistics" specifically deal with?

Logistics in supply chain management specifically focuses on the transportation and storage of goods. This involves the planning, implementation, and control of the movement and storage of products and materials from point of origin to point of consumption. The goal of logistics is to ensure that goods are delivered to the right place at the right time, in the right condition, and at the right cost. This includes managing warehouses, coordinating transportation methods, and optimizing routes to reduce costs and improve service.

Quality control, supplier negotiations, and sales forecasting, while important aspects of supply chain management, do not encompass the logistics function. Quality control focuses on maintaining standards in products and services, supplier negotiations deal with contracts and relationships with vendors, and sales forecasting involves predicting future sales to inform production and inventory decisions. These areas support logistics but are distinctly separate from its primary function.