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Inbound logistics and outbound logistics are the lifeblood of a company that sells physical products to customers. These processes bring in all the supplies, raw materials, and inventory the company needs (inbound logistics) and put products into customers’ hands (outbound logistics).   Understanding these processes inside and out—and using that knowledge to optimize the way they operate—holds significant benefits for any business. In this article, we’ll offer an overview of both inbound and outbound logistics. We’ll also cover the differences between these two sets of processes, so you get a solid, start-to-finish foundation in logistics. Inbound vs. Outbound vs. Reverse Logistics Want to learn more...

Data drives better decisions. That’s the foundation underpinning supply chain analytics, a discipline that allows organizations to mine insights from its procurement, manufacturing, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution activities.   Leveraging these insights, companies gain the opportunity to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, better manage potential risks, plan more effectively, and create a more resilient supply chain that’s capable of flexing in response to today’s challenges.   In this article, we’ll walk you through a complete explanation of supply chain analytics: what it is, why it’s important, what benefits it can offer, and what challenges companies might encounter in this arena. With this understanding, you’ll have...

Outbound logistics is the final piece of the puzzle for many companies—the processes that put products in the hands of their customers. Outbound logistics activities generate business-sustaining revenue. And, when done right, outbound logistics also generate loyal customers who buy from that same business again and again.   In other words, when it comes to outbound logistics, there’s a lot at stake—and plenty of incentive to get it right.   In this article, we’ll offer you a solid foundation in outbound logistics: what it means, what it involves, and how a company can benefit from optimizing these processes. You’ll finish with a complete understanding of...

Inbound logistics moves supplies, raw materials, and/or inventory to a business. In other words, inbound logistics provide an organization with the items it needs to sell products to its customers. Given this, it’s easy to see why inbound logistics are absolutely crucial to any business’s supply chain.   In this article, we’ll take a deeper look inbound logistics. What, exactly, qualifies as inbound logistics? How, exactly, do inbound logistics work? (We’ll include examples!) And, maybe most importantly, what benefits and challenges does it present to an organization and its supply chain manager?   With all the answers to these questions, you’ll get a solid foundation...

More than 1.1 million revenue tons of cargo moved through the Port of Guam during the 2022 fiscal year.   If your shipment will join this year’s count—or it’s one of the ~20,000 yearly metric tons headed for A.B. Won Pat International Airport—you might find yourself wondering how long it will take your freight to arrive on Guam.   Below, we’ll walk you through the air freight and ocean freight transit times from common Guam origin and destination points. These transit times will give you a solid idea for how long it will take your freight to arrive. We’ll also walk you through the answers...

Once a product reaches a customer’s hands, it would be easy to think that the supply chain has met its end. However, in some cases, there’s another link that returns the product to the seller or manufacturer.   That’s where the concept of reverse logistics comes in.   Return, refurbishing, remanufacturing, recycling, and disposal processes all fall under the umbrella of reverse logistics. Paying special attention to this link in the supply chain holds a number of benefits for companies, including higher levels of customer satisfaction and the possibility for recapturing value. Of course, reverse logistics isn’t without its challenges—or, as a supply chain manager...