This term refers to organizing the flow of work, from obtaining raw materials to getting finished products to customers.

• Logistics

• Materials Management

• Physical Distribution

• Inventory Management

This term refers to the process of physically moving or carrying raw materials during production, warehousing, and distribution.

• Transportation

• Materials Management

• Physical Distribution

• Inventory Management

This term refers to getting the right goods at the right time in the right quantity to the right place.

• Warehousing & Storage

• Logistics

• Physical Distribution

• Inventory Management

This term helps control costs and ensures products are available when needed. It also requires tracking and managing to keep an accurate count.

• Transportation

• Logistics

• Physical Distribution

• Inventory Management

This is the point where finished products are stored safely and securely and await transportation to other locations.

• Materials Management

• Logistics

• Warehousing & Storage

• Inventory Management

This occurs when the goods are moved via truck, train, plane, or ship.

• Materials Management

• Logistics

• Warehousing & Storage

• Transportation