Keegan, a distribution specialist, has been looking for ways to improve the flow of parts and materials from his company's warehouses to the production line, and the movement of work in process throughout the company's factories. These efforts suggest that Keegan's primary interest is in improving his company's inbound logistics.

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Keegan is concerned with materials handling rather than inbound logistics. Materials handling involves the movement of goods within a firm's own facilities, such as within its warehouses, from warehouses to the factory floor, and to workstations in the factory. Inbound logistics is concerned with bringing materials, packaging, other goods and services, and information from suppliers to producers.

Keegan, a Distribution Specialist, Has Been Looking for Ways to Improve