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 A Logistics Reference Guide For E-Commerce

 

Some people are resistant to the idea of outsourcing their logistics to a third party. However, in many cases, it can save you both time and money. In this article, I will discuss some considerations and options with regards to outsourcing your logistics.


What is Logistics?

 

Logistics is the process of managing the flow of materials (raw materials, semi-finished products and finished goods) from their point of origin to the customer. The term is used to refer to all activities involved in transport management: transporting people and cargo by land, sea, air, trucking, rail or pipeline; warehousing products; and distribution.

 


The basics of transportation

 

The logistics industry is the moving and storing of goods, materials, and information on a large scale. It is mainly concerned with the planning and management of movements across multiple modes. Large numbers of people are employed in this wide range of industries, including transportation, distribution, warehousing, communications, and material handling.

 

Shipping & Warehousing

 

Shipping is an important part of any e-commerce business. A good logistics company will provide you with the infrastructure necessary to meet your online needs, such as warehousing, shipping, and pickup and delivery.

 

Distribution centers

 

Distribution centers refer to the warehouses where the products from a specific retailer are kept before they're shipped out to their stores. They act as silos in which products are held so that they don't compete with each other and/or help with inventory management. The product is then generally distributed by trucks or trains, which also means that distribution centers have an important role in logistics.

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