The business practice of hiring a party outside a company to perform services or create goods that were traditionally performed in-house by the company's own employees and staff.

• Third Party Logistics

• Outsourcing

• Contractual

• Inbound Logistics

This refers to the outsourcing of logistics and supply chain management functions

to external companies or service providers.

• Third Party Logistics

• Outsourcing

• Contractual

• Inbound Logistics

This refers to the process of receiving and storing raw materials

and components that are needed for production.

• Third Party Logistics

• Outsourcing

• Contractual

• Inbound Logistics

Identifying and selecting suppliers that can provide the materials or components

needed for production at a competitive price and with reliable delivery.

• Transportation

• Purchasing

• Sourcing

• Storage

Negotiating purchase agreements with suppliers, including pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms.

• Transportation

• Purchasing

• Sourcing

• Storage

Coordinating the movement of goods from suppliers to the company’s warehouses or production facilities. This may involve working with freight carriers, customs brokers, and other logistics providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

• Transportation

• Purchasing

• Sourcing

• Storage

Organizing and storing materials in a way that allows for efficient retrieval and use in the production process. This may involve using store equipment such as pallet racks or shelving and implementing inventory management systems to track the movement of materials.

• Transportation

• Purchasing

• Sourcing

• Storage

• Order processing, Custom packaging and labeling,

• Shipping and delivery coordination; and

• E-commerce order fulfillment are services offered in ______.

• Returns Management

• Freight Management

• Order Fufillment

• Supply Chain Consulting

• Strategic supply chain planning,

• Process optimization and improvement; and

• Network design and reconfiguration are services offered in ______.

• Returns Management

• Freight Management

• Order Fufillment

• Supply Chain Consulting

• Return authorization and processing,

• Inspection and assessment of returned goods; and

• Disposal or recycling of returned items are services offered in ______.

• Returns Management

• Freight Management

• Order Fufillment

• Supply Chain Consulting