Logistics: The Engine That Moves the Supply Chain
If the supply chain were a car, logistics would be its engine. Without logistics, products wouldn’t physically move, and customer orders would never be fulfilled. Logistics covers transportation, warehousing, inventory movement, and last-mile delivery. Supply chain management ensures that the right products exist in the right place at the right time for logistics to deliver them. A breakdown in logistics—like delayed trucks or damaged goods—can disrupt the entire supply chain, no matter how well it’s planned. Therefore, companies must invest equally in both strong logistics operations and smart supply chain strategies.