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The agricultural sector in India accounts for about 14% of GDP and 10% of export earnings. India’s arable land area of 159.7 million hectares (394.6 million acres) is the second largest in the world, after the USA. Its gross irrigated crop area of 82.6 million hectares 9215.6 million acres) is the largest in the world. … Read more
Procurement and Distribution Procurement and distribution are two of the most important functions in any business. Procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services, while distribution is the process of getting those goods and services to the customer. Both functions are essential to the success of any business, and they need to be well-managed … Read more
Supply Chain Management Supply chain management (SCM) is the management of the flow of goods and services and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customer requirements. SCM activities involve the integration of key business functions within and across enterprises, from procurement, through manufacturing and LogisticsLogistics, … Read more
What is Warehousing? Warehousing is the process of storing goods for a period of time before they are sold or shipped to their final destination. Warehouses can be used to store a variety of goods, including raw materials, finished products, and equipment. Warehousing is an important part of the supply chain. It allows businesses to … Read more
Here is a list of subtopics under logistics: Air freight Air transportation Automated guided vehicles Barcodes Bill of lading Break bulk Bulk cargo Cargo handling Carrier selection Containerization Customs clearance Distribution center Drayage Electronic data interchange Freight forwarder Inventory management Just-in-time manufacturing Logistics management Materials handling Order fulfillment Packaging Palletization Port operations Procurement Railroad transportation … Read more