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Elastic logistics

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000099

A supply chain strategy that allows businesses to rapidly scale their logistics operations up or down in response to fluctuating demand or market conditions. This approach involves flexible resource allocation, such as variable warehouse space, adaptable transportation networks, and on-demand labor. It contrasts with fixed, rigid logistics infrastructures.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000099
FieldLogistics and supply chain
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000099",
  "term": "Elastic logistics",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "A supply chain strategy that allows businesses to rapidly scale their logistics operations up or down in response to fluctuating demand or market conditions. This approach involves flexible resource allocation, such as variable warehouse space, adaptable transportation networks, and on-demand labor. It contrasts with fixed, rigid logistics infrastructures.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/elastic-logistics/"
}

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