Operations
Logistics
Also known as shipping, distribution
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
Fulfilment
Everything that happens after a customer places an order: picking the item, packing it, shipping it and handling returns.
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.
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