The first core element of logistics we are going to look at is transportation.
The transport industry uses air, sea, road and rail to move passengers and freight. It enables the efficient management of supply chains by ensuring goods and services are available wherever and whenever required and that they arrive in good condition.
Cost-efficient Logistics Management within an organisation relies on a responsive, economical transportation network. With this in place, an organisation can implement major strategic changes which can reduce costs whilst increasing customer service levels with very little disruption to the overall supply chain flow.
Within the industry, and relating to the moving, supplying and storage of goods, transport can be further broken down into the following areas;
- Air Freight
- Road Haulage
- Sea Freight
- Rail freight
- Storage and warehousing
- Wholesaling
This is not an exhaustive list; however, it is the main categories you will find under the transport banner.