Maciej Bielecki
Lodz University of Technology
Department of Production Management and Logistics, Poland
E-mail: maciej.bielecki@p.lodz.pl

Barbara Galińska
Lodz University of Technology
Institute of Social Science and Technology Management, Poland
E-mail: barbara.galinska@p.lodz.pl

Abstract

Strong dynamics of social, political and economic changes in 21st century
generates new problems the citizens, politicians and managers need to face.
Significant increase in the variety and scale of the problems has been evident in the
economic sphere, particularly in case of manufacturing companies. It resulted in the
continuous search for better solutions to be implemented in company organization and
management.
The analysis of academic studies in logistics indicates one of the serious issues
is the existing knowledge implementation and its long-term improvement. Lean
Supply Chain, Agile Supply Chain, Leagile Supply Chain, Flexible Supply Chain,
Resilient Supply Chain, Green Supply Chain are some of the new concepts developed
for the complimentary use in logistics. The legitimate questions arises whether the
above-mentioned logistics management concepts could be combined into one
coherent idea called Total Logistics Management.
The article presents the concept and assumptions of Total Logistics Management
used as the 21st century manufacturing company management perspective.

Key words: concept, logistics, management, company, TLM

Last Update: October 26, 2017