What is meant by logistics?

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Logistics is the process of determining the best methods of procuring, maintaining, packaging, transporting, and storing of materials and personnel in order to satisfy customer demand. Logistics is the physical side of the supply chain and includes: material handling, packaging, warehousing, staging, and transportation of equipment, parts, subassemblies, tools, fuels, lubricants, office supplies, information, and anything else that is needed to keep the organization functioning.

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A) Technician A B) Technician B C) Both technicians D) Neither technician

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If the parking brake will not hold on a hill or requires excessive lever movement always check and adjust the ________ before adjusting the parking brake cable

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The instantaneous rate at which work is done is called the ____.

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