Operations
Logistics
The moving and storing of goods — warehousing, transport and delivery to the customer.
Example
Choosing between a courier partner and your own delivery fleet is a logistics decision.
Related terms
Supply Chain
Everything it takes to get a product from raw material to your customer’s hands — suppliers, manufacturing, storage and delivery.
Lead Time
How long it takes from placing an order to actually receiving it. Longer lead times force you to hold more stock.
Fulfilment
Everything that happens after a customer places an order: picking the item, packing it, shipping it and handling returns.
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